The value of beef to a healthy diet
Work continues on the 10th edition of the Dietary Guidelines. Shalene McNeill, the executive director of nutrition research at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the guidelines are updated every […]
NCGA representative hopeful for resolution to Mexico’s GM corn ban
A policy expert with the National Corn Growers Association says she’s hopeful the Mexican decree banning genetically modified corn imports will be overturned before the end of the year. Nancy […]
Hogs futures higher on stronger pork values during the session
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were mostly lower ahead of the week’s direct cash business. October live cattle closed $.05 higher at $179.05, and […]
New Michigan Sugar facility doubles molasses processing
A new processing facility is helping Michigan sugarbeet growers capture additional returns from the same acres. Michigan Sugar Company’s Rob Clark tells Brownfield a Molasses Desugarization Facility at the company’s […]
Dairy Distillery Alliance breaks ground on biofuel project
A new alliance plans to convert a milk byproduct into ethanol for sustainable aviation fuel. Canadian-based Dairy Distillery CEO Omid McDonald tells Brownfield this isn’t the first time the technology […]
Ag Economy Barometer slightly improves in June
According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment improved slightly from last month. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture tells Brownfield the rise was surprising. […]
Cattle markets, input costs headline Rep. Hinson’s Women in Ag Roundtable
Some cattle producers say they are cautiously optimistic about the continued strength in the markets. Lisa Kubik of Traer tells Brownfield live and feeder cattle futures continue to trade near […]
CME cash dairy prices mixed
Cash dairy prices closed mixed Tuesday the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey down $0.0125 at $0.5975. Four sales were made from $0.5975 to $0.6050. Blocks up $0.06 at $1.90. One […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 6, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.88 and 3/4, down 2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.14, down 17 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $330.60, down $8.10Sep. soybean oil closed at […]
Man convicted of murdering Algona policeman seeks new trial
The man convicted in the shooting death of Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram is asking for a new trial. Attorneys for 44-year-old Kyle Lou Ricke filed a motion Monday in […]
