High pressure currently camped over the Corn Belt will drift eastward, allowing moisture associated with a weak disturbance to overspread the mid-South and Midwest later Friday into Saturday. Wintry precipitation (snow, sleet, and freezing rain) will affect the western Corn Belt, with local travel disruptions persisting into the weekend. A second disturbance, slightly stronger, will…… Continue Reading
The Value of Nitrogen Stabilizers
As growers plan for next year, they might be looking for areas to cut back on in terms of costs. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic Services talks about one area he recommends they leave alone. The post The Value of Nitrogen Stabilizers appeared first on Brownfield Ag…… Continue Reading
Army vs. Navy Is Must-See Football on Your TV This Weekend
Even if you don’t like College Football, this game is about much more than just football Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Mild temps on the Plains, seasonal across the Corn Belt next week; more moisture ahead
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near-normal temperatures across most of the eastern half of the U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in Maine and from the Pacific Coast to the High Plains. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with wetter-than-normal conditions in…… Continue Reading
New ‘Yellowstone’ Teaser Drops Major Clue About Season 5 Finale
‘Yellowstone’ fans may think they know how this ends, but there’s reason to suspect an evil plot twist is coming. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Macy’s Expands List of Store Closings; Speeding up Timeline
A new report sheds light on the store’s plan to close locations by the end of January. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
More cash cattle trade activity on Thursday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were lower on technical selling, while waiting to see how much direct cash business is left to be done this week. February live was down $.52 at $190.85 and April was $.45 lower at $192.17. January feeders were $.70 lower at $258.35 and March was down $.80…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin prepares for milk testing
Wisconsin’s state veterinarian says state officials are getting ready for the federal order requiring raw milk testing for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Darlene Konkle says they are taking steps to begin H5N1 testing. “We’re currently evaluating the contents of the order and the supplemental information that we’ve received, and again, our division, the Division…… Continue Reading
Illinois farmers find value in Farm Bureau
Many Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members tell Brownfield they find value in their membership even amongst the ongoing legal dispute with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Montgomery County farmer Ethan Brown says the organization gives farmers a voice. “The story we need to tell to the folks in government and the folks outside of…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 12, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.43 and 1/2, down 4 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.95 and 3/4, up 1/4 centJan. soybean meal closed at $289.50, down $1.60Jan. soybean oil closed at 42.67, up 23 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.58 and 1/2, down 4 and 3/4 centsFeb. live cattle closed at $190.85, down 52 centsJan.…… Continue Reading
