Agriculture News
Trade group optimistic on U.S.-India deal, but questions remain for dairy
The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says he remains optimistic the U.S. can get a trade deal done with India. Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield, “India had a delegation
Celebrating 35 years of USB with Vanessa Kummer
In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers. Listen as we talk with Vanessa Kummer about farmer-led investments
Possible trade deal with India not likely to include U.S. dairy
An ag leader says a possible trade deal between the U.S. and India will likely help sell products like fruits, nuts, and ethanol, but not dairy products. Farmers for Free
A more active pattern underway for some; cooler to colder weather arriving for most
Across the Corn Belt, showers and thunderstorms in the vicinity of a cold front extend southward from Lake Superior. Previously, locally severe thunderstorms late Thursday resulted in spotty wind and
Cattle futures higher on an oversold bounce
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by an oversold bounce, watching direct business develop. June live cattle closed $.42 higher at $243.50 and August live
Data center development causing land-use debates across the country
The executive director of public policy for Indiana Farm Bureau says the rapid development of data centers continues to spark land use debates. Katie Nelson says there are concerns about the impact
Rising urea prices signal increased fertilizer market risk as Iran conflict continues
An ag economist says urea costs are the highest they’ve been in four years. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says the longer the conflict in Iran goes, the higher prices could
Wheat surges on drought, input cost concerns
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Planting weather mostly looks favorable in much of the Midwest, which should keep the overall pace well ahead of average. Beans
Elanco expert urges poultry producers to strengthen pest control practices
A technical consultant with Elanco Animal Health says poultry producers should take a thorough approach to pest control. Dr. Alissa Welsher tells Brownfield managing the housing facilities is a good
West central Indiana farmer wraps up planting
A west central Indiana farmer says he wrapped up planting this week. Jason Brier, who farms in Warren and Fountain Counties near Attica, tells Brownfield… “We got the bean planter
