Two Republican lawmakers on the U.S. Senate Ag Committee say they support expanding farmer aid in the next continuing resolution. A proposal from Chairman John Boozman and Senate Ag Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven would expand the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program funding to cover a greater share of farmer losses, make prevent-plant acres eligible… ... Continue Reading

The Commissioner of Agriculture in Minnesota says he’s encouraged following a recent visit with the Mexican Consulate in St. Paul. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield Mexico is a top market for Minnesota and U.S. ag exports. “Trying to continue to build that relationship. Mexico for corn, ham, turkey, those are all top markets.” He tells Brownfield… ... Continue Reading

There are mixed opinions among House Agriculture Committee members on a farm bill timeline. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield Chair GT Thompson remains optimistic. “We met last week and talked about how important it is to finish up this farm bill, we’ve got to get it done. We are hoping, we are hoping that… ... Continue Reading

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, ending the week with modest losses following the recent USDA numbers. Crop conditions generally look favorable in South America, but parts of Argentina could use rain. Brazil is on track for a record crop and until some appreciable issues pop up with that crop in Argentina,… ... Continue Reading

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder were down sharply on technical liquidation, watching direct business develop.  February live cattle closed $3.90 lower at $232.15 and April live cattle closed $4.45 lower at $233.97.  March feeder cattle closed $8.10 lower at $356.45 and April feeder cattle closed $8.02 lower at $354.90.  There was a […]

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Mar. corn $4.24 and 3/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $10.57 and 3/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $290.00, up 80 centsMar. soybean oil 52.61, down 36 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.18, up 7 and 1/2 centsFeb. live cattle $232.15, down $3.90Mar. feeder cattle $356.45, down $8.10Feb. lean hogs $88.27, up 47 centsFeb.… ... Continue Reading

The state veterinarian in Missouri says increased biosecurity continues to benefit many of the state’s poultry farmers. Dr. Steve Strubberg tells Brownfield “the farms have good biosecurity practices in place to prevent bringing diseases in to maybe not share workers or equipment with other farms or making sure they are being cautious if they do… ... Continue Reading

A weed science professor at the University of Illinois says herbicide use in compliance with updated Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations may not be as challenging as once thought. “A year and a half, two years ago, we really weren’t quite sure where these things were actually going to shake out.” Aaron Hager says all… ... Continue Reading

CHS Incorporated is taking over operations at the COFCO grain terminal near St. Louis at the end of January. John Griffith, the executive vice president of ag business at CHS, says the terminal completes a key link in the co-op’s farm-to-export supply chain. “We’ve gone through St. Louis with grain for decades and we just… ... Continue Reading