Farm Bureau members discuss their priorities with legislators
An Indiana Farm Bureau district director says it’s important for members to stay focused on priorities during this year’s legislative session. Corina Brant tells Brownfield, “With the LEAP project last […]
Longshoremen’s contract important to farmers
The Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says farmers needed the newly announced longshoremen’s labor deal. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield keeping ports open maintains a consistent and reliable supply […]
Michigan dairy quarantines possible following HPAI monitoring
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says dairy farms could be quarantined following positive HPAI milk testing results. Michigan was one of the first states to participate […]
Cattle futures sharply higher waiting for direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher ahead of the week’s direct business. Boxed beef was also higher at midday. February lives closed $3.90 higher […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 9, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.56, up 2 centsMar. soybeans closed at $9.99, up 4 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $299.30, down $1.50Mar. soybean oil closed at 42.76, up […]
Most farms lack succession plan
A commercial agriculture educator with the University of Illinois Extension says many farming operations lack sufficient succession plans. Kevin Brooks says less than one in five farm owners has an […]
Beagle Brigade gets long-term future with new law
The popular Beagle Brigade program that prevents foreign pests and diseases from impacting U.S. agriculture has a more certain future thanks to a recently passed law. Chase Adams is the […]
Soybeans, corn firm ahead of several USDA reports
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade was getting ready for the USDA numbers out Friday, including the delayed export sales report. The big report day […]
Dordt University Announces Key Leadership Transitions
Dordt University has announced significant changes in its administrative cabinet. Dr. Brandon Huisman has been named Vice President of Advancement and Marketing, and Greg Van Dyke will serve as Vice […]
Marshall not concerned about farm bill getting overlooked
A U.S. Senator from Kansas is hopeful Congress can pass a new farm bill in 2025. But Roger Marshall tells Brownfield he doesn’t expect farm bill discussions to begin until […]
