Director of Nebraska Pork Producers Association announces retirement
A search is underway for the next director of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association. Board President Ryan Preister tells Brownfield the organization is looking to replace long-time director Al Juhnke. […]
How do farmers feel about seed treatment alternatives?
An economist at the American Soybean Association says a recent study found wide use of seed treatments across the U.S. Jacquie Holland tells Brownfield… “They are an easy and kind […]
Dairy margins, fluid milk consumption improving
Dairy margins continued to improve in November. The National Milk Producers Federation says the monthly margin under the Dairy Margin Coverage Program for September set a second-straight record high at […]
House Bill 683 could be good news for Ohio farmers
The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says farmers need more financial assistance in the midst of the state’s historic drought. Brian Baldridge says he recently testified before the […]
National Farmers Union watching tax reform
The National Farmers Union is looking at how possible changes to federal tax policy might impact farmers. President Rob Larew says several provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act […]
Cash hogs steady to higher on Monday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, February live cattle closed $.70 lower at $187.92 and April lives closed $.65 lower at $190.12. January feeder cattle closed $2.62 lower at $256.85 and […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 2, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.32 and 1/2, down 1/2 centJan. soybeans closed at $9.85 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $287.90, down $4.00Jan. soybean oil […]
New farmers see opportunity in Christmas trees
The Executive Director of the Real Christmas Tree Board says the industry has seen a resurgence of young farmers over the past decade. Marsha Gray tells Brownfield, “I think it […]
Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 11 | Strategic Planning
In this Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast episode, Mark Lehenbauer, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) Chair, discusses how the MSMC is using the checkoff to update its strategic plan and focus […]
Ag issues to monitor in 2025
The head lobbyist for Syngenta says there are several ag issues that need to be prioritized in 2025. Mary Kay Thatcher says tax reform is near the top of the […]
