Illinois grain storage levels elevated

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says there’s more grain in storage in the state than usual. Jerry Costello tells Brownfield, “We’re exceedingly high compared to what our norms are.”  He says, “We had the highest amount of stored grain of any state in the United States. Normally we’re a little over 15%.…… Continue Reading

Soybeans up ahead of tariff talks with China

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Pakistan bought 225,000 tons of new crop U.S. soybeans ahead of the open and there was spillover support from higher moves in soybean and crude oils. The trade’s waiting for this weekend’s tariff talks between the U.S. and China. Still, it is uncertain just how much…… Continue Reading

States picking up cultured-protein labeling legislation

The National Ag Law Center says legislation to regulate cell-cultured proteins has been on the rise at the state level. Elizabeth Rumley tells Brownfield, “I think that we will just continue to see what states decide to do in their individual state, whether we come up with this cohesive framework that’s moved to the federal…… Continue Reading

Market advisor says most farmers wisely sold during winter rally

A broker and marketing advisor says most farmers wisely sold some old-crop corn and soybeans during the brief winter market rally. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield the January to February rally attracted a lot of old crop sales. “That was a real problem before the rally really caught its second wind if you will,…… Continue Reading

NCGA pushing for corn & ethanol’s inclusion in India trade deal

The president of the National Corn Growers Association says the organization is pushing the Trump administration to ensure corn is included in any new trade deal with India. Kenneth Hartman, Jr. tells Brownfield India’s 1.4 billion people are an attractive market. “We’re very happy that he’s working on emerging markets and India is one of…… Continue Reading

Report shows Nebraska net farm income to double

A new report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln projects that net farm income in the state will double to a record of nearly $10 billion in 2025. But, UNL extension policy specialist Brad Lubben says, the numbers don’t tell the full story. “It doesn’t seem to mesh with the sentiment, comments or public perception of…… Continue Reading

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