Sep. corn closed at $3.65 and 1/4, down 2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.58 and 1/2, down 9 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $310.80, down $6.50Sep. soybean oil closed at 41.80, up 65 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.14 and 1/4, up 6 centsOct. live cattle closed at $178.62, down 77 centsSep. feeder cattle closed at…… Continue Reading
Illinois farmland values soften in first half of ‘24
The Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers says farmland values in the state were down in the first half of 2024. Luke Worrell, chair of the organization’s Farmland Values & Lease Trends Committee, tells Brownfield the results of their mid-year survey were expected, primarily due to lower commodity prices. “We saw about…… Continue Reading
10 Stars’ Haunting Last Performances Before They Died
There’s something inherently haunting about the last song an artist ever performs live before they die. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Combined U.S./Canada hog herd higher
The combined U.S. and Canadian hog herd is larger than last year. The USDA and Statistics Canada say the joint supply of 88.481 million head in June 2024 was up 1% from June 2023. That included a 2% rise in the market hog inventory, which canceled out a 3% decline in the breeding herd, with…… Continue Reading
CLAAS announces new partnerships for service, distribution
CLAAS has announced new partner agreements with companies in Missouri and Wisconsin, following the closure of some Ziegler Ag stores. Daryl Theis tells Brownfield an agreement has been reached with Parallel Ag to provide parts and service for CLAAS combines in central Missouri. “Our urgency is paramount in terms of taking care of customers,” he…… Continue Reading
Another year-to-year rise for broiler hatchery numbers
Broiler sets and placements continue to move above year ago levels. The USDA says 247.583 million broiler-type eggs were placed into incubation, down 1.065 million on the week, but up 3% on the year, with average hatchability holding at 79.5%. Placements of broiler-type chicks into meat production were 193.576 million head, 403,000 higher than the…… Continue Reading
Chairman Thompson, Sec. Vilsack weigh in on continued farm bill uncertainty
Pressure is mounting to get a farm bill done yet this year. “We’re going to give the Senate a great bill to be able to work with,” House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson said Wednesday at the 2024 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Thompson tells Brownfield he’d like to see a House vote…… Continue Reading
Let’s Go, Girl: Shania Twain Opening New Bar in Nashville
A Shania Twain-named bar is coming to downtown Nashville. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Sorghum brings economic potential to rural America
The CEO of Sorghum United says there’s tremendous potential for sorghum to have a larger economic impact in rural America. Nate Blum says the cereal grain, which is popular in India and Africa, fits well into most farming operations. “If we can locate regional value additions to food, fuel and fiber products that are using…… Continue Reading
Kelsea Ballerini Shares Heartbreaking News About Dog Dibs
Kelsea Ballerini’s beloved dog, Dibs — named after her hit song — has cancer. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
