Southern Illinois farmer focused on corn
A southern Illinois farmer says their planting season is well underway. Ralph Voss, who farms in Clinton County, outside of Carlyle, tells Brownfield… “We’re about half done with corn and […]
Corn markets looking for news
A market analyst says the corn futures markets is looking for a reason to push above $4.50. Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor at Total Farm Marketing, tells Brownfield… “If it doesn’t, […]
Officials optimistic about trade opportunities in India
USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor is optimistic about future trade opportunities with India. Taylor told reporters during a call Wednesday that the country reduced tariffs on several […]
Interest rate cuts unlikely, economist says
An ag economist says higher interest rates are one of the biggest risks facing the ag industry. Dennis Shields is the chief economist for the Farm Credit Administration. “For the […]
Favorable short-term weather outlook for Delta region
An atmospheric scientist says short-term weather outlooks show increased chances of precipitation across the Delta region. Matt Makens tells Brownfield it could also bring some severe storm systems. “We could […]
Naig recaps 2024 Iowa Legislative Session
Iowa’s 2024 legislative session has ended and state ag secretary Mike Naig says a number of agricultural priorities were supported. “A continued investment in sustained efforts around water quality and […]
Milk is safe to drink
The US Food and Drug Administration reported this week that viral fragments of the highly pathogenic avian influenza have been found in pasteurized milk. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the […]
A very mild, unseasonably warm pattern ahead for the Heartland; seasonal showers for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the U.S. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to northern […]
CME milk, cash dairy down again Wednesday
Milk futures and cash dairy prices were lower again Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. May Class III milk was down $0.35 at $17.78. June was down $0.31 at $17.91. July was down $0.23 […]
Cattle futures sharply lower at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower with boxed beef lower at midday, watching direct business unfold. June lives closed $1.90 lower at $175.25 and […]
