Middle East opportunities for U.S. commodities
A grain buyer from Jordan says there’s an opportunity for U.S. commodities in the Middle East. George Khayyat operates Regional Food Processing and has been importing grains for four decades. […]
Rural Health Dollars Should Follow Need – Not Politics
Commentary. At Brownfield Ag News, I have told our team of ag reporters many times that when it comes to covering agricultural issues, the rule is simple: focus on policy, […]
New Elanco Animal Health headquarters to drive ag innovation
Elanco Animal Health’s new global headquarters in Indianapolis will strengthen its roll in agriculture and animal health. Elanco Animal Health’s president and CEO Jeff Simmons says the move is […]
Grassley warns farm program payments, trade talks at risk in shutdown
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests the government shutdown could significantly impact farmers and ranchers. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield local Farm Service Agency offices are closed. “If you’re in the […]
China’s silence on soy imports worries Nebraska farmer
A farmer in northeast Nebraska says he’s eagerly awaiting any soybean export sales to the world’s top buyer. Greg Anderson says China’s lack of demand for the U.S. product is […]
Expert: Managing feed toxins boosts livestock health and productivity
A livestock expert says effectively managing toxins in feed can improve the animal’s overall health and productivity. Dr. Aldo Rossi with AMLAN International says bacteria and mycotoxins are found at […]
First New World screwworm drug receives FDA conditional approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced conditional approval of the first parasite control product that prevents and treats New World screwworm in cattle. According to Zoetis, their new […]
Grains slip after USDA numbers; China demand, South America eyed
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA says September 1st grain stocks were below a year ago at 316.498 million bushels, even after an upward revision on […]
Nicholson: U.S. soybean futures hold, but basis “sloppy” without China buys
China’s lack of interest in U.S. soybeans is keeping a global oilseed strategist on alert as harvest continues. Stephen Nicholson with Rabobank says soybean futures prices have held up relatively […]
Cash hogs mixed with huge closing negotiated movement at major markets
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle were up and feeders were sharply higher, getting ready for the week’s direct business. Feeders took the lead on the lower move in corn and […]