USDA production data shows shifting Cornbelt dynamics and demand differences
A commodity broker says USDA’s production report showcases regional differences over the growing season. Illinois-based Mark Talaski with Advanced Trading tells Brownfield states edging the Corn Belt are starting to matter more. […]
Lawmakers, farm groups push for answers on rising input costs
Input prices remain at record highs, and there are questions in the ag industry about what’s causing it. Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue says he’s not accusing companies of […]
New legislation seeks to delay hemp rule changes
The general counsel of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable says new legislation is aimed at delaying changes to the federal definition of hemp. “The bill that kept the government open last […]
Biofuels leader says Congress must act on year-round E15 by end of January
A leader in the biofuels industry says a federal solution for year-round E15 needs to be passed by Congress this month. Monte Shaw is the executive director of the Iowa […]
No dairy cow culling in sight
A market advisor says dairy prices are going down as cow numbers and production goes up, and that’s not likely to change soon. Mike North from Ever.ag tells Brownfield USDA […]
Falling interest rates begin to ease the cost of buying farmland
The slow decline of interest rates is making farmland more affordable. Compeer Financial senior appraiser Rachel Daberkoh says the Federal Reserve fund rate began shifting downward during the final quarter […]
Temps next week to vary north to south; a more active pattern ahead for all of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for below-normal temperatures across much of the northern half of the U.S., including the Midwest and Northeast, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail […]
Cattle futures higher waiting on widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up waiting for the rest of the week’s business to develop. February live cattle closed $.90 higher at $236.05 and […]
Whole milk goes back to school: Is butter next?
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering legislation that would make sure more real dairy butter can be served in more schools. Chad Zuleger with the Dairy Business Association says Wisconsin lawmakers are […]
Soybeans gain on new export sales, solid weekly numbers
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Unknown destinations and China both bought U.S. soybeans ahead of the open. Unknown picked up a total of 545,000 tons, with 470,000 […]