The president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says the Continuing Resolution released Tuesday is good news for American agriculture. Chuck Conner says the proposal includes much-needed financial assistance for farmers. He says while it won’t make producers whole again, it will help. “There is assistance primarily aimed at the Southeast region…… Continue Reading
Man Almost Dies After Being Bitten by Family Hamster
A man is literally breathing a sigh of relief after being bitten by a hamster. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
12 Most Dangerous Jobs in the Country
Do you work in one of these or know someone who does? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Drone usage still in early stages for specialty crops
An Extension educator says spray drone adoption has lagged for non-row crop farmers. Michigan State University Extension’s Michael Reinke tells Brownfield, “Because most of the research in the past and the adoption has been in the field crops, they are still on the fence waiting to see data, waiting to see efficacy projects.” Reinke spends…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures waiting for direct business to develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, mostly lower ahead of direct business. Feeders closed higher on the lower move in corn. February live cattle closed $.22 lower at $189.75 and April live cattle closed $.17 lower at $191.57. January feeder cattle closed $1.92 higher at $257.47 and March feeders closed $1.90 higher…… Continue Reading
‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Finale Is a Record-Setter
In case you thought the show was losing its touch. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
TFI economist assesses “stable” nitrogen supply
A fertilizer market analyst says she expects a stable nitrogen supply in 2025. Veronica Nigh, senior economist with The Fertilizer Institute, tells Brownfield, “We’re well positioned from a production capacity on the nitrogen side to carry into 2025 with the ability to produce an increasing amount to nitrogen for the marketplace.” She says there are…… Continue Reading
Number of U.S. farms continue to decline
Data from the USDA shows the number of farms in the U.S. is declining and a farm real estate specialist says he expects the trend to continue. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, says it’s getting more and more expensive to run an operation. “We’ve seen such a run up in land values that…… Continue Reading
Michigan farmer recaps exceptional harvest season
A farmer in Michigan’s thumb-area says favorable weather conditions led to a better-than-expected crop year. Carla Schultz and her family raise soybeans, corn, pigs, beef cattle, alfalfa, black and navy beans, and wheat. “We actually were above average for both soybeans and corn. That makes me feel good when input costs are high and commodity…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 17, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.43 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.76 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $287.20, up 30 centsJan. soybean oil closed at 40.62, down 110 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.45, down 5 centsFeb. live cattle closed at $189.75, down 22 centsJan. feeder…… Continue Reading
