The USDA says that as of the week ending October 10th, corn, sorghum, and wheat inspections are ahead of the paces needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year kicked off June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA next supply, demand, and production…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin’s dairy farm families are committed to treating their cows and land with the utmost care and respect, showing quality care yields quality products, and quality products create happy dairy lovers. They drive our state forward through sustainable farming practices and genuine love for their work, thus boosting Wisconsin’s economy. No other place in the…… Continue Reading
The chairman of the Michigan Corn Growers Association says record corn and soybean yields will challenge profitability this season. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “That does contribute to a higher basis on corn and lower prices overall.” “That’s certainly a battle we’ve got to walk through this year. It’s nice to have the volumes, but obviously…… Continue Reading
The Global Dairy Trade index fell by three-tenths of a percent Tuesday. Price gains in the Cheddar cheese and anhydrous milk fat markets nearly made up for losses in the butter, Mozzarella cheese, lactose, and skim milk powder markets. Cheddar cheese was up 4.2% to $4,702 per metric ton, or $2.13 per pound. Anhydrous milk…… Continue Reading
If you want to work, they are ready and willing to pay you enough to stay. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
The director of government relations with the Illinois Soybean Association says he’s hopeful that a new five-year farm bill can be completed this year. However, Andrew Larson says he’s also realistic. “Obviously, everybody’s preference is to pass a new farm bill, but we know that there’s a lot.” He says, “We talked about the WRDA…… Continue Reading
He admits it hasn’t been good. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA is projecting big corn and soybean crops. CONAB sees soybean production at 166.054 million tons, which would be up 12.7% from last year on an increase in planted area and improved yields. Combined corn production is pegged at 119.739 million tons, potentially 3.5% more than a year ago with an…… Continue Reading
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes corn checkoff dollars to support the conservation efforts of farmers across the state. In this Managing for Profit, Megan Dwyer, director of conservation and nutrient stewardship for the Illinois Corn Growers Association, discusses the group’s latest efforts. The post Focusing on Nutrients appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Across the Corn Belt, freezes occurred early Tuesday in many Midwestern locations from the upper Mississippi Valley westward, effectively ending the growing season in those areas. However, recent warm, dry conditions have assisted with crop maturation, minimizing concerns about this later-than-average first freeze. Chilly weather covers the remainder of the Corn Belt, with a few…… Continue Reading
