The director of government affairs at the American Soybean Association says keeping ag issues in front of Congress during its lame duck session is crucial. Kyle Kunkler says nearly 300 ag groups signed a letter to members of the House and Senate Ag Committees about ag input misconceptions. “It helped to provide some really clear examples…… Continue Reading
Nebraska students encouraged to apply for Midwest Dairy Program
Midwest Dairy is accepting applications for its 2025 Ambassador Program. Dairy ambassadors promote the dairy community by attending dairy industry meetings, ag literacy festivals, state fairs and other events throughout the year. The program is open to Nebraska high school juniors and seniors as well as full-time college students interested in the dairy industry. The…… Continue Reading
Major Furniture Chain Shutting Down All 328 Locations + Calling It Quits
American Freight Furniture announces bankruptcy and massive liquidation sale with deep discounts on all items. Shop online for amazing deals! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Greensburg, Indiana based business owner uses local soybeans for international food products
A southern Indiana production facility is creating additional revenue and demand for food-grade soybeans. Mayasari Effendi says it started by asking local farmers about U.S. soybean production. “More and more people were asking about healthy food, so that is why my tempeh started growing,” she says. She tells Brownfield she partnered with the Indiana Soybean…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn up after USDA adjustments
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding a few cents to what would have already been a higher weekly finish. The USDA lowered production, yield, and ending stocks from October, but all are should still be up on the year. South American production was unchanged with Brazil’s soybean exports slightly higher. With the…… Continue Reading
Ten-Year-Old Celebrates Birthday at McDonald’s Where She Was Born
Discover the heartwarming reunion a decade in the making at a local McDonald’s. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
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‘Yellowstone’: 10 Most Epic Death Scenes [Seasons 1-5]
Including Dan Jenkins, the Beck Brothers, Garrett Randall, the two meth bros that kill Jimmy’s grandfather, Roarke Carter and Wade Marrow. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 8, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.31, up 3 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $10.30 and 1/4, up 4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $296.20, down $2.30Dec. soybean oil closed at 48.77, up 45 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.72 and 1/2, up 1 centDec. live cattle closed at $183.70, down $2.12Jan. feeder cattle closed at $241.42,…… Continue Reading
Boozman: a farm bill is the priority
A U.S. Senator from Arkansas expected to be chairman of the 2025 Senate Ag Committee says getting a new farm bill is the priority moving forward. “This is at the top of the list,” he says. “This is all we’re going to be thinking about until we get it done.” John Boozman tells Brownfield time…… Continue Reading
Nebraska cattle producer says labor challenges are an ongoing concern
A western Nebraska cattle producer says the industry is facing headwinds as fewer generations return to the family farm. Jaclyn Wilson tells Brownfield finding qualified labor is becoming more challenging. “It’s about being competitively priced. It’s about pushing the lifestyle. It’s about, you know, offering opportunities that maybe they wouldn’t see in a corporate job,…… Continue Reading
