A central Wisconsin dairy farm is finding success in the first phase of transitioning to milking with robots. Jay Heeg with Heeg Brothers Dairy near Colby, Wisconsin says they currently milk 1,050 in their parlor and 450 in the new robot milking barn, which opened in December of 2023. Heeg tells Brownfield they’re making the…… Continue Reading
Federal impoundment lawsuits could reshape ag
The director of the National Agricultural Law Center says several lawsuits around the U.S. President’s ability to impound Congressionally approved funds could reshape agriculture. Harrison Pittman says modern agriculture relies on a close relationship with the federal government. “In 2024, more than 40% of producer income came from the federal government,” he says. He tells…… Continue Reading
Illinois farmer gives planting timeline update
A central Illinois farmer says he’s targeting an early April planting date. Derek Martin raises corn and soybeans in Logan County. “We’ve got everything machinery wise ready to go. Right now we’re just kind of hanging back and waiting on Mother Nature to tell us it’s time to go.” He tells Brownfield he didn’t get…… Continue Reading
Could a federal E15 solution become a reality this year?
There’s optimism among some ethanol supporters that a permanent fix for year-round E15 could become a reality this year. “I think we’re as close as we’ve ever been to getting this across the finish line,” said farmer Kelly Nieuwenhuis from northwest Iowa. Nieuwenhuis is a past president of both the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and…… Continue Reading
Growth Energy praises U.S., Vietnam MOU on ethanol use
The government of Vietnam has announced a directive that promotes the usage of U.S. ethanol within the country. Emily Marthaler, director of global policy with Growth Energy, says the U.S. ethanol industry recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnam’s largest petroleum distributor. “Currently they use a five percent blend in one of their grades…… Continue Reading
Wheat up on weather concerns, lower dollar
Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts down and deferred months up. Brazil’s harvest is close to 70% complete and harvest conditions are favorable in most of Argentina. Export demand for U.S. beans is slow, largely because of the South American price advantage. The USDA’s next set of supply, demand, and production numbers and CONAB’s updated…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 17, 2025
May corn closed at $4.61, up 2 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.15 and 1/2, down 1/2 centMay soybean meal closed at $304.30, down $1.60May soybean oil closed at 42.10, up 51 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.68 and 1/2, up 11 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle closed at $205.02, up $1.85Apr. feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Iowa Soybean 2025 Video Series
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Minnesota House and Senate far apart on ag budget funding
The Minnesota House and Senate are far apart on agriculture budget funding. Senate Ag, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development chair Aric Putnam says his committee has been very diligent and thoughtful about spending. “Unfortunately the House went a little crazy on us about two weeks ago and passed a budget with funny money, which makes…… Continue Reading
US Rep Nikki Budzinski Ag Roundtable
Brownfield’s Jared White attends US Rep Nikki Budzinski Ag Roundtable The post US Rep Nikki Budzinski Ag Roundtable appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
