Governor Pillen News Conference
Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican will cover Gov. Pillen’s news conference to announce a partnership for veterinarian education. The post Governor Pillen News Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full […]
Morel mushroom hunting season is here
On this latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Iowa State University’s Chelsea Harbach joins Brent Barnett for a conversation about morel mushroom hunting. The post Morel mushroom hunting season is here […]
Crop rotation change not market driven
A north Iowa farmer says changes to his crop rotation are not market driven. Casey Schlichting of Clear Lake tells Brownfield he will be planting a few more corn acres […]
Midwest Dairy report highlights successes in 2024
New data indicates dairy product sales grew along with consumer trust in 2024. Midwest Dairy board chair Charles Krause, a dairy farmer from Minnesota, says their annual report highlights collaboration […]
Soils slow to warm in southeast Minnesota
A southeast Minnesota farmer doubts he’ll begin planting before May 1st. Ed McNamara of Goodhue says soil conditions are cool and dry. “To be honest with you I’m surprised with […]
Cattle, hog future higher to end the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by strength in the broader markets. June live cattle closed $1.60 higher at $196.80 and August live cattle […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 11, 2025
May corn closed at $4.90 and 1/4, up 7 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.42 and 3/4, up 13 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $299.60, up $1.70May […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat see solid daily, weekly gains
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a strongly weekly gain. Unknown destinations bought 121,000 tons of U.S. beans ahead of […]
Kansas farmer says planting progress is off to a great start
A Central Kansas farmer says corn planting is in great shape in his area. Rick Schlender raises corn, soybeans and wheat about an hour northwest of Wichita. “Dryland corn in […]
Planting expected to pick up next week in southwest Iowa
A southwest Iowa farmer says corn and soybean planting has started in his area. Kevin Ross farms near Minden and says he’s hearing some growers got an early start to […]