CLAAS apprenticeship program aims to grow pipeline of engineers

An agricultural machinery manufacturer is looking to grow its pipeline of engineers through an apprenticeship program in Omaha, Nebraska.   John Schofield, with CLAAS tells Brownfield… “They have a a split role. They’re working at CLAAS, but they’re also working college classes for three years to kind of build up to a guaranteed job with…… Continue Reading

Broiler sets, placements up 4% on year

U.S. broiler sets and placements were up solidly on both the week and the year. The USDA says 247.440 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, up 8.883 million on the week and 4% on the year as hatcheries try to meet demand expectations. The average hatchability improved slightly, remaining just below 80%. 189.344 million…… Continue Reading

Ethanol production tightens, stocks rise

U.S. ethanol production trickled slightly lower over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.11 million barrels per day, down 3,000 on the week, but up 87,000 on the year. The four-week average for production is a record 1.1 million barrels per day. The most recent information from Iowa State University’s…… Continue Reading

Organic dairy assistance deadline extended

The USDA is extending the application period for dairy farmers to enroll in marketing assistance for this year. Producers now have until December 13th to sign up for the Farm Service Agency’s Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. The $58 million available will provide cost-chare payments on up to nine million pounds of milk for farmers.…… Continue Reading

New soybean traits attracting costumers

The vice president of product management with Benson Hill says end users are seeking more from their soybeans. Aaron Robinson tells Brownfield… “Soybean varieties that have either ultra-high protein, low oligosaccharides, anti-nutrients, improved feed quality, improved oils for food applications, as well as products that fit the export market,” he says. He says quality traits…… Continue Reading

Torres Small stresses urgency in disaster assistance hearing

The deputy secretary of USDA says disaster recovery is an essential role of the federal government. During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing Wednesday, Xochitl Torres Small said farmers and ranchers aren’t able to plan for every possible impact from natural disasters. “Those impacts might include losing your home, losing your business, and if you’re a…… Continue Reading

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