Farm Bureau President says nutrition guidelines “missed an opportunity”
Wisconsin’s Farm Bureau President praises USDA’s recently-announced school nutrition guidelines for keeping flavored milk in school meals, but he says the agency missed an opportunity. Brad Olson tells Brownfield the […]
Rain affecting ag transportation
Parts of the inland waterway system have gone from low water to mild flooding. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition tells Brownfield having too much water also affects barge […]
Grassley suggests Senate farm bill framework lacks details on spending
The farm bill framework released by Senate Ag Committee leadership is coming under fire from Republicans. Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the version brought forth by chair Debbie Stabenow, […]
Changes coming soon to LGM
A farm insurance specialist says changes are coming soon to the Livestock Gross Margin program. Michelle Sell with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield there are several LGM changes that will take […]
Cattle, hog futures lower heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were down, watching direct markets and waiting for widespread direct business to develop. June live cattle closed $.52 lower at $175.85 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 9, 2024
Jul. corn closed at $4.56 and 1/2, down 2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $12.08 and 1/2, down 19 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $372.90, down $5.60Jul. soybean oil […]
USDA purchase helping apple industry survive
A Michigan grower says USDA’s latest apple purchase will better position farmers for this year’s season. Fifth-generation fruit grower Don Rasch tells Brownfield two back-to-back record production years have lowered […]
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Wheat sees modest gains as soybeans, corn fall further
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Recent rain has delayed planting, but parts of the U.S. and Midwest should see a drier pattern near-term, allowing some to catch […]
No HPAI detections in Nebraska’s dairy herds
The president of Nebraska Farm Bureau says producers need to keep monitoring their dairy herds for symptoms of the H5N1 influenza virus. Mark McHargue tells Brownfield state officials are watching […]
