Cattle futures mostly higher ahead of direct trade
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were steady to modestly higher ahead of the week’s direct business, while feeders were up on the lower move in corn. December live was […]
Be careful if cutting back on 2025 crop inputs
An agronomist says with commodity prices so low, farmers are looking for more ways to lower crop production costs in 2025. Scott Rowntree with Pioneer in Wisconsin says corn acreage […]
Iowa veterans honored for their sacrifices
Veterans Day Ceremonies across the state today honored the men and women who served the country. Andrew Nelson, the chaplain of the 185th Air National Guard Unit in Sioux City […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 11, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.30, down 1 centJan. soybeans closed at $10.22 and 1/4, down 8 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $295.10, down $1.10Dec. soybean oil closed at 48.14, down […]
Michigan Ag Council provides personal connections for consumers
A coalition of Michigan agricultural organizations is enhancing transparency throughout the food supply chain. Michigan Ag Council manager Hailey Gilbert tells Brownfield, “We have commodity partners, we have agribusiness partners, […]
Planning for the next growing season
A central Iowa farmer says the busy season isn’t over just because harvest has finished up. Tim Bardole tells Brownfield some recent precipitation has helped boost conditions for fall fieldwork. […]
Farm Bureau stresses farm bill need with Congress
Farm Bureau members are redoubling their efforts pushing lawmakers to pass a new farm bill with only five weeks left on the calendar in Congress. Michigan Farm Bureau’s National Legislative […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat see losses to start week
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. With the U.S. harvest essentially over, beans are monitoring demand and planting and development weather in South America, which generally looks favorable. […]
Michigan dairy digestor projects gain state approvals
Progress is nearly complete for several dairy farm anaerobic digester projects in Michigan. Founder and CEO of the global waste solutions company Brightmark Bob Powell tells Brownfield the company has partnered […]
Michigan dairy digester projects gain state approvals
Progress is nearly complete for several dairy farm anaerobic digester projects in Michigan. Founder and CEO of the global waste solutions company Brightmark Bob Powell tells Brownfield the company has partnered […]