Soybeans, corn both see modest gains
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Contracts saw a bounce after Tuesday’s losses, with help from a higher move in bean oil. Soybean oil saw some gains […]
IL Pork Producers take message, and bacon, to the IL state capitol
IL Pork Producers brought their message, and bacon, to the IL state capitol Wednesday. Jennifer Tirey is executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association. “Bacon Day for Illinois!” She […]
Farm bill outlines expected to increase dairy program limits
The Chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee tells Brownfield dairy farmers will benefit from updates outlined in his draft farm bill released Wednesday. Congressman Glenn GT Thompson of Pennsylvania […]
2023 flour milling down from 2022
U.S. flour milling dipped in 2023. The USDA says 904.461 million bushels of wheat were used to produce flour last year, 3% less than the 2022 total, with flour production […]
March corn for ethanol use, soybean crush higher
Corn for ethanol use continues to be a strong source of demand, even with lower returns for producers. The USDA says 468.75 million bushels of corn were used for fuel […]
Planting nearly finished in southern Ohio
The Chairman of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association says he’s a solid five days away from finishing planting. Clarksville fifth-generation farmer John Settlemyre tells Brownfield conditions this past […]
Broiler sets, placements climb higher
Broiler sets and placement continue to rise, implying higher production. The USDA says 246.848 million eggs were set into incubators last week, an increase of 1.537 million from the previous […]
House Ag Committee chair provides a glimpse of the upcoming farm bill
The House Ag Committee has released a summary of the new farm bill that includes new investments for agriculture. The framework indicates a boost in base acres for the Ag […]
A morel dilemma
Depending on your location, morel mushroom season runs from as early as March to as late as June. The key is the weather—daytime temperatures in the 60s and nighttime temperatures […]
Ethanol production rises as stocks tighten
U.S. ethanol production bounced back last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 987,000 barrels a day, up 33,000 on the week as some plants ended seasonal maintenance, […]
