Minnesota House Ag Committee puts finishing touches on omnibus bill
The chair of the Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee says they are finalizing an omnibus bill that includes funding for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation Program. “Keeping […]
New Hampton police chief resigns after incident at store
The New Hampton Police Chief has resigned just days before his first anniversary on the job. New Hampton Mayor Steve Geerts accepted the resignation of Police Chief Tim Pederson after […]
Agronomist urges farmers to have flexibility as challenges arise
An agronomist for AgroLiquid says some unusual weather patterns have created additional challenges for farmers heading into the growing season. Stephanie Zelinko tells Brownfield weed control is at the top […]
Rep. Bost: Farm bill moving by Memorial Day
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee expects work on the next farm bill to pick up sooner rather than later. Congressman Mike Bost, of Illinois, tells Brownfield… “The […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 17, 2024
May corn closed at $4.30 and 1/4, down 3/4 centMay soybeans closed at $11.49 and 1/2, up 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $338.70, up $3.40May soybean oil […]
Hog futures mixed at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were mostly lower, waiting for direct business to develop. June live cattle closed $.40 lower at $175.32 and August […]
Modest midweek gains for soybeans
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Soybeans also had some help from the higher move in meal, which continues to respond to the solid domestic crush […]
Year-Round E15 Act introduced in U.S. House
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House that would allow E15 to be sold during the 2024 summer driving season. Congressman Zach Nunn says the Year-Round E15 Act […]
Consumer education programs driving U.S. pork demand in Central America
Exports of U.S. pork to Central America continue to grow and the U.S. Meat Export Federation says consumer education programs help drive demand. Lucia Ruano says funding from the USDA […]
Planting progress seemingly normal
A mid-Michigan farmer says soils have been too cold and wet to get an early jump on planting. Andrew Braun tells Brownfield, “It’s warmer right now, but it’s supposed to cool […]
