Soybeans and corn up, wheat mixed ahead of USDA, CONAB reports
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade continued to get ready for Friday’s numbers from the USDA and CONAB. The USDA is expected to lower U.S. […]
USMCA review seen as key opportunity to strengthen North American trade
Some experts says the upcoming review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement is an opportunity to strengthen the agreement. Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, and […]
Bovine TB detected in Michigan
A second case of bovine tuberculosis has been confirmed in a northern Michigan beef herd this year. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the disease was detected as […]
U.S. ethanol production pulls back from record levels as margins narrow
U.S. ethanol production backed off from the prior week’s all-time high. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.075 million barrels per day, a decline of 48,000 on the […]
Dairy farmers rewarded for emission improvements through EmPower+
Dairy farmers will be rewarded for their voluntary carbon reduction efforts as part of a new program with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Jen Block, director of value chain partnerships, tells Brownfield […]
Farm machinery interest at an all-time high, continues to squeeze profit margins
An ag economist says tighter margins have made it more difficult for farmers to pay off equipment debt. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says farm machinery interest rates have hit an all-time […]
New cases of HPAI confirmed in northern Indiana, brings total to more than 450,000 birds impacted
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to impact commercial poultry facilities in northern Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been confirmed in five commercial […]
Illinois hemp growers say federal hemp ban delivers shock to CBD industry
A pair of Illinois hemp growers say the federal government’s move to redefine hemp and outlaw beneficial products like CBD is a shock. Stacy McCaskill, founder of Hempstock Pharms in […]
West central Minnesota farmer wraps up harvest, counts blessings after wet season
A west central Minnesota farmer is feeling fortunate as the harvest season ends. Anne Schwagerl farms near Beardsley. “A week ago we wrapped up our harvest and we were in […]
U.S. government reopens
The U.S. government shutdown has ended, and an ag policy analyst says it will take time for business at the USDA to get back to normal. Jim Wiesemeyer tells Brownfield […]