The executive director for the Nebraska State Dairy Association says a new processing facility could provide monumental growth for the industry. “I honestly think this puts us on the map.” Kris Bousquet says the $186 million, 240,000-foot facility near the eastern town of Seward is the first large-scale plant to be built in nearly 40…… Continue Reading
Corn, pork, soybean export sales up on week
The USDA’s reporting a generally good week of export sales for a few key commodities. Old crop corn during the week ending June 12th saw an improvement, led by solid demand from Japan and Mexico, with soybeans also up on the week mainly to Germany and Mexico, and new crop sales for both were above…… Continue Reading
New Illinois Beef president focused on consumer demand
The new president of the Illinois Beef Association says he’s honored to take the reins of the organization. Shannon Welsh, whose cow/calf herd is based in McDonough County, tells Brownfield, “I love cattle, and the cattle industry, and the cattle people. They’re the best, well any livestock people.” He says, “But I think people need to…… Continue Reading
Farmers for Free Trade calls on Trump admin to pull back tariffs
The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says the Trump administration should consider pulling back on its aggressive tariff strategy. Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield farmers depending on major markets like China. “If we lose a market like China – our number one export market for U.S. soybeans, about 15 billion dollars per year in…… Continue Reading
‘Hee Haw’ Star Gailard Sartain Dead at 78
He had a long and varied career in television and film. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Heat wave to hit Corn Belt, farmer already concerned about crop health
An extreme heat wave is expected to impact most areas of the U.S. Corn Belt this weekend and one farmer says that sets up a scary situation for his crops. Randy Uhrmacher, who raises corn and soybeans in south central Nebraska, says drought conditions have already intensified after missing recent moisture. “There’s really no subsoil…… Continue Reading
Post-Harvest Marketing Should Include ‘Exit Strategy’
University of Missouri economist Ben Brown advises having a clear exit strategy to avoid holding onto the crop, whether on paper or in storage. Brown, who is also affiliated with the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI), notes that soybean demand growth has primarily come from soybean oil used in fuel, which is currently…… Continue Reading
Justin Moore Conspiracy Theories? Including One About Zach Top
Including whether or not the government is spying on us. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 24 | Endangered Species Act Requires Some Navigation Know-How
Since its establishment during the Nixon Administration in 1973, the interpretation of the Endangered Species Act has evolved. Missouri Soybeans’ Technical Conservation Agronomist, Kaitlin Flick-Dinsmore, provides some clarification on navigating the ESA and working with the EPA. The post Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 24 | Endangered Species Act Requires Some Navigation Know-How appeared first…… Continue Reading
Area All-State Baseball Teams
MHSBCA Class 1 FIRST TEAM Player of the Year – Gavin Williams, sr., St. Elizabeth Pitcher – Gavin Williams, sr., St. Elizabeth Pitcher – Gabe Berry, jr., Otterville Catcher – […]… Continue Reading
