Analyst remains concerned about nitrogen fertilizer market
An analyst is concerned about the future of the nitrogen fertilizer market. Josh Linville from StoneX tells Brownfield he’s watching four areas that will greatly influence the price and availability […]
Studies support greater biofuel usage to reduce transportation emissions
Recent independent studies support a greater reliance on biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Scott Richman with the Renewable Fuels Association says one study looked at the impact of electric […]
Man listed as missing in Rock Valley flood found dead
A man who had been missing is now confirmed to have died in the flooding in northwest Iowa. Rock Valley Police Chief Monte Warburton tells us 52-year-old Kyle Kreykes of […]
Russia wheat struggles could spark market volatility
Global wheat supplies are expected to tighten because of Russian production challenges. CoBank grains and oilseeds economist Tanner Ehmke says weather problems are going to limit the size of this […]
Tar spot confirmed in NW Missouri
An agronomist in northwest Missouri says tar spot has been confirmed this week. Erin Marlow with Cropwise Consulting says “we have a visual confirmation.” Marlow says the disease has been […]
COFCO and GROWMARK acquisition raises some questions
The director of the Quentin Burdick Center for Cooperatives says there are questions about China’s largest food and ag company becoming the sole owner of a grain facility along the […]
Sen. Marshall pushing for conservation flexibility
A member of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says the farm bill needs to offer better resources to producers impacted by drought conditions. Roger Marshall of Kansas tells Brownfield enhancements […]
House lawmakers ask CFIUS to investigate COFCO-GROWMARK transaction
Two U.S. Representatives from Illinois sent a letter to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. asking them to investigate an acquisition involving COFCO International Ltd and GROWMARK, Inc. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 27, 2024
Jul. corn closed at $4.13 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $11.52 and 1/4, down 10 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $361.10, up 20 […]
H5N1 detected in two additional Iowa dairy herds
More cases of H5N1 in dairy cattle have been reported in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the disease was recently detected in two dairy herds […]
