USDA announces disaster assistance
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced more than $340 million in assistance for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities impacted by natural disasters. The Secretary made the announcement at a stop […]
SNAP a farm bill sticking point
Two Democratic members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee say Republican proposals that would cut funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are a hurdle for a new farm […]
NPB highlights sustainability commitments during Earth Month
The National Pork Board says it’s working with supply chain partners to help them achieve their sustainability commitments. Jamie Burr, NPB’s chief sustainability officer, says their We Care Ethical Principles […]
What’s behind this year’s honeybee losses?
Commercial beekeepers estimate they’ve lost more than 70 percent of their colonies nationwide. Michigan State University Extension’s Ana Heck tells Brownfield, “Beekeepers are usually able to split surviving colonies to […]
What’s behind this year’s honey bee losses?
Commercial beekeepers estimate they’ve lost more than 70 percent of their colonies nationwide. Michigan State University Extension’s Ana Heck tells Brownfield, “Beekeepers are usually able to split surviving colonies to […]
Cattle futures higher following a sluggish start to the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up on the rally in the Dow, the higher boxed beef during the session, and ahead of widespread direct business. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 22, 2025
May corn closed at $4.75 and 3/4, down 6 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.35, up 5 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $291.90, down $1.00May soybean oil closed at […]
Soybeans up modestly as corn, wheat drift lower
Soybeans were modestly higher on fund and technical buying, ending the session near the middle of the day’s range. Beans followed the lead of crude oil, while watching U.S. planting […]
Retrofitting to plant 100 acres an hour
A Michigan farmer says this season he’s been able to seed about 100 acres an hour with a new custom-built high-speed planter. Clint Hagen tells Brownfield the farm has a […]
Tariffs could contribute to a rise in inflation
Some ag economists are concerned trade tensions with China could lead to a rise in inflation and have long-term impacts to ag exports. David Widmar is with Agricultural Economic Insights. “If […]
