How the conversation with consumers are changing

Growing demand for pork is crucial to the producer’s bottom line. Kiersten Hafer, vice president of data and insights for the National Pork Board, says the pork industry is changing how it’s communicating with consumers.  She tells Brownfield it’s important the industry is focused on meeting their needs. AUDIO: Healthy Living on consumer conversations about…… Continue Reading

Nitrogen optimization program already helping farmers plan for ‘25

The State of Wisconsin is backing a nitrogen optimization pilot program, and some of the early research is helping farmers plan for 2025. Matt Ruark with the University of Wisconsin says field experiments will continue as the second year of the study begins.  He tells Brownfield his team is working with farmers around the state…… Continue Reading

Minnesota farmer optimistic despite challenging 2024

A central Minnesota farmer is optimistic about 2025 despite what he calls a “pretty challenging year” in 2024. Roy Schneider, who farms about 400 acres and raises poultry and cattle near Foley, says last spring was so wet he had several drowned outs. “I had several thoughts of going back and replanting it, and each…… Continue Reading

Hog futures supported by higher cash business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, and feeders were higher ahead of the week’s direct cash business.  Feeders did find support from the mostly lower move in corn. February live cattle were unchanged at $197.40 and April lives were $.05 lower at $198.15.  March feeder cattle closed $.30 higher at $268.20…… Continue Reading

Minnesota expands deep winter greenhouse project

University of Minnesota Extension is working with several farms across the state to increase the scale and effectiveness of deep winter greenhouses. Greg Schweser with the university’s regional sustainable development partnerships says the project brings together small and medium-sized fruit and vegetable growers. “We had people interested in developing these passive solar greenhouses they could…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 14, 2025

Mar. corn closed at $4.74 and 1/2, down 2 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.47 and 1/2, down 5 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $305.80, down $2.00Mar. soybean oil closed at 46.22, up 23 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.46 and 1/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsFeb. live cattle closed at $197.40, unchangedMar. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading

Confirmation hearings this week include Zeldin for EPA administrator

A confirmation hearing for President-elect Trump’s nominee for EPA administrator takes place this week. Former Congressman Lee Zeldin will appear before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Thursday. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield he’s encouraged by a recent meeting with Zeldin. “I think he’s had enough contact with Trump to know that Trump…… Continue Reading

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