Markets face uncertainty as USDA data disrupted due to government shutdown
The president of AgResource Company says the ongoing government shutdown is disrupting key USDA data that’s important to the market. Dan Basse says traders are already looking at the Brazilian crop. […]
Avian influenza affects another Wisconsin flock
Wisconsin has three new cases of avian influenza in the past three weeks. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says the newest case is a backyard flock in […]
A Soybean Harvest Update
In this episode of Spotlight on Soybeans, we talk with Marc Zell, a farmer from Linn County and a Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Board member. He says the early planted […]
A somewhat more active pattern for the Heartland; mild Oct. temps to continue for most
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HFC says regulatory relief would make hemp more profitable for farmers
The president of the Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) says the organization continues to push for a new farm bill that strengthens the growing industry. Andrew Bish tells Brownfield, “What I […]
ASA remains concerned about trade escalations
The head of the American Soybean Association says the escalation of trade tensions with China are concerning. Steve Censky says an announcement from President Trump that he intended to cancel […]
Indiana Pork connecting producers and consumers through Ivy Tech Meat Fabrication Lab
A long-standing partnership is helping consumers understand how pork is raised and prepared. Jeanette Merritt, communications director for Indiana Pork, says the Ivy Tech Community College Meat Fabrication Lab is giving […]
MSU research shows soybeans thrive in northern regions with competitive yields
The Director of Michigan State University’s Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center says there’s a steady push northward to grow soybeans in the state. James DeDecker tells Brownfield about 10,000 […]
Cattle futures higher to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, watching direct business develop. Boxed beef was higher during the session. December live cattle closed $2.62 higher at $242.52 […]
Corn and soybeans fall as U.S. harvest and South American weather drive markets
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, pulling contracts to a lower weekly finish. The trade continues to monitor the U.S. harvest and South American planting weather, expecting generally […]