Spring migration nears end, but avian flu concerns persist
Ag officials in the Upper Midwest remain on alert as spring migration winds down. Minnesota ag commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield highly pathogenic avian influenza has been hit or miss […]
Concerns mount as fertilizer disruptions continue
The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused increased fertilizer prices and tighter supplies. During a webinar Thursday hosted by the […]
Trade group optimistic on U.S.-India deal, but questions remain for dairy
The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says he remains optimistic the U.S. can get a trade deal done with India. Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield, “India had a delegation […]
Celebrating 35 years of USB with Vanessa Kummer
In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers. Listen as we talk with Vanessa Kummer about farmer-led investments […]
Possible trade deal with India not likely to include U.S. dairy
An ag leader says a possible trade deal between the U.S. and India will likely help sell products like fruits, nuts, and ethanol, but not dairy products. Farmers for Free […]
A more active pattern underway for some; cooler to colder weather arriving for most
Across the Corn Belt, showers and thunderstorms in the vicinity of a cold front extend southward from Lake Superior. Previously, locally severe thunderstorms late Thursday resulted in spotty wind and […]
Cattle futures higher on an oversold bounce
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by an oversold bounce, watching direct business develop. June live cattle closed $.42 higher at $243.50 and August live […]
Data center development causing land-use debates across the country
The executive director of public policy for Indiana Farm Bureau says the rapid development of data centers continues to spark land use debates. Katie Nelson says there are concerns about the impact […]
Rising urea prices signal increased fertilizer market risk as Iran conflict continues
An ag economist says urea costs are the highest they’ve been in four years. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says the longer the conflict in Iran goes, the higher prices could […]
Wheat surges on drought, input cost concerns
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Planting weather mostly looks favorable in much of the Midwest, which should keep the overall pace well ahead of average. Beans […]