The B20 Club
The B20 Club is a collaboration between the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the American Lung Association that recognizes and supports Indiana-based fleets that run on biodiesel blends of 20% of […]
Tasks pile up during wet weather
A Wisconsin farmer says a lot of fieldwork needs to be done, but it must stop raining first. Chris Dukelow and his family farm near Abbotsford. He tells Brownfield they’ve […]
Row crop use of LaserWeeder gets closer
New venture capital funding will help expand laser weeding technology into row crops. Founder and CEO of Carbon Robotics Paul Mikesell says the LaserWeeder uses artificial intelligence to eliminate weeds. […]
ISA Provides Soy Market Outlook
The Iowa Soybean Association says the market landscape has changed a lot in 60 years since ISA was founded. On this episode, a trade expert with the association discusses the […]
Wet spring causes weed challenges
The wet spring is causing weed pressure concerns. Central Illinois farmer Elliott Uphoff says many fields still need to be worked prior to planting. “Some of that fall chemical […]
Cattle futures supported by higher boxed beef
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s On Feed numbers, with boxed beef sharply higher at midday. June […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 21, 2024
Jul. corn closed at $4.58, down 2 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $12.36 and 1/4, down 11 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $372.30, down $1.80Jul. soybean oil […]
Crops off to a good start
A Michigan sugarbeet grower says he’s nearly finished planting after working through some variable weather conditions. Sanilac County’s Rick Gerstenberger tells Brownfield planting started earlier than normal… “First beets went […]
Wheat sees mixed finish as soybeans, corn droop
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Beans saw a correction, even with the persistent planting delays in the Midwest and Plains. Just over half of the U.S. […]
Togetherall provides peer-to-peer farmer support
A spokesman for Farm Foundation says farmers are finding needed mental health resources through its confidential online platform. Tim Brennan tells Brownfield the Farm Family Wellness Alliance and American Farm […]
