Un-controlled brush and grass fires have been reported across Missouri this spring. Missouri Fire Marshal Tim Bean says there have been more than 300 fires across the state in the first few months this year and some have impacted hundreds of acres. That’s why it’s important to make sure conditions are right before burning ground.…… Continue Reading
U.S. Senate to vote on government funding plan
The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says Friday’s scheduled U.S. Senate vote on a Continuing Resolution to keep the government operating will raise questions no matter the outcome. “There is no good situation that involves a government shutdown.” Jonathan Coppess tells Brownfield, “What does it mean if you continue…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures waiting on direct business to develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were lower, waiting for direct business to develop. Boxed beef was mixed at midday. April live cattle closed $.65 higher at $202.05 and June lives closed $.40 higher at $198.27. April feeder cattle closed $.75 lower at $297.97 and May feeder cattle closed $.35…… Continue Reading
Dairy robots change but don’t eliminate labor
A Minnesota family that converted from a milking parlor to robotic milking says the change improved herd health and allowed them to focus on what they’re good at. Suzanne Vold with Dorrick Dairy near Glenwood, Minnesota tells Brownfield the decision to move from milking in a parlor to robotic milking was a combination of labor…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 13, 2025
May corn closed at $4.65 and 1/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.10 and 3/4, up 10 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $307.10, up $6.90May soybean oil closed at 41.28, down 40 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.62 and 1/2, up 8 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle closed at $202.05, up…… Continue Reading
Food & ag industries urging MAHA Commission to use sound science
Many in the food and ag industries are urging the newly established Make America Healthy Again Commission to prioritize sound science and data in its upcoming product evaluations. John Bode, president of the Corn Refiners Association, says decisions that aren’t rooted in fact are a disservice to public health and consumer trust. “Decisions are made…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, wheat buy back some losses
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. CONAB raised its soybean estimate for Brazil 0.8% on the month to 167.37 million tons, but it’s still below the most recent official USDA guess, with harvest over 60% complete. If realized, that would be up 13.3% from last year. The Rosario Grain Exchange Argentina cut its…… Continue Reading
Ohio Master Farmers make up nearly a century of no-till
This year’s Ohio Master Farmers share nearly a hundred years of no-till experience between them. Piketon County’s Dan Corcoran farms in partnership with his brothers and nephew raising corn, soybeans, wheat, popcorn, and beef cows. “Our biggest challenge is we farm on a lot of sandy ground so drought is our worst enemy, and we…… Continue Reading
Michigan Farm Bureau hopeful for legislative wins
A lobbyist with Michigan Farm Bureau says she expects to see support for several bills that would benefit agriculture during this year’s session in Lansing. Rebecca Park tells Brownfield the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak has increased lawmakers’ attention on ag issues. “I do think that there is an understanding of how important agriculture is, not only…… Continue Reading
Strong U.S./Canada oilseed crush in 2024
The U.S. and Canada combined to crush more oilseeds in 2024 than 2023 as producers tried to meet demand expectations. A joint report from the USDA and Statistics Canada shows 2.637 billion bushels of soybeans were crushed for meal and oil, 84 million more than the previous year. Combined crude soybean oil production climbed 957,211…… Continue Reading
