Ag News
Ham breakfast highlights growth at state fair
At what northwest Missouri farmer Renee Fordyce calls “the great big ag family reunion,” otherwise known as the governor’s ham breakfast, lawmakers, agriculturalists and Governor Mike Parson focused on the growth happening at the Missouri [Read More…]
Reports of several late season crop diseases in southwest Iowa and northwest Missouri
An agronomist in southwest Iowa is seeing several late season crop diseases in his state and beyond. John Long with Brevant Seeds says the main threat in corn is tar spot. “We’ve seen tar spot [Read More…]
Recent moisture improves crop outlook in Southeast Minnesota
Recent rain has helped improve the outlook for crops in southeast Minnesota. Ben Storm of Dover tells Brownfield it was extremely dry going into August. “I live in Olmstead County and Olmstead County on the [Read More…]
U.S. takes next steps in dispute process with Mexico
The United States is establishing a dispute settlement panel under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement for Mexico’s ban of GMO corn. Missouri Corn CEO Bradley Schad says this is the next step in the dispute process [Read More…]
Colombian trade team tours Ohio farm, discusses the importance of a quality wheat crop
A trade team from Colombia saw first-hand the quality of this year’s wheat crop during a tour on Wednesday in northwestern Ohio. Enzo Galluzzo is the CEO of Molinos San Miguel, a milling company with [Read More…]
Dairy interests speak up at farm bill session
Dairy advocates expressed their farm bill concerns to the House Ag Committee Chairman. Lane Ruhland is the Government Relations Specialist for Venture Dairy Cooperative, which represents several large dairy farms. She told Chairman Glenn GT [Read More…]
Farmer urges Congress to address Prop 12 in farm bill
House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn GT Thompson heard farm bill priorities from farmers in La Crosse, Wisconsin Wednesday. Familiar issues like protecting crop insurance, expanding base acres, trade, and labor were brought up, but pork [Read More…]
Governor’s Sale of Champions brings in more than $280,000 for Illinois ag youth
More than $280,000 was invested toward the future of Illinois ag youth during the 2023 Governor’s Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair. Governor JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker had the winning [Read More…]
Some changes to the Fuel Up program
For 13 years, the dairy checkoff as partnered with the NFP for the Fuel Up to Play 60 wellness program. But, there are some changes coming this year as the checkoff is shifting to the [Read More…]
Why trade matters to livestock producers’ bottom lines
Global trade matters when it comes to the bottom line for US beef and pork producers. In this Managing for Profit, University of Missouri livestock economist Scott Brown talks about how export are stacking up [Read More…]
An early exposure to different dairy products
For some – yogurt is an acquired taste. But products can be high in protein, calcium, vitamins, and probiotics (which helps keep your gut healthy). Anne Warden at Dairy Management Inc. says from yogurts to [Read More…]
Milk futures down, cash dairy mixed
In Class III milk trade at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Wednesday, September milk was down $.13 at $17.91 and October fell $.31 at $17.80, while November was down $.17 at $18 and December lost $.14, [Read More…]
Agronomist outlines prominent challenges in southern Illinois fields
An agronomist says waterhemp and earworms are some of the biggest challenges in southern Illinois corn and soybean fields. Ben Wiegmann with Beck’s Hybrids tells Brownfield the lack of rainfall during June prevented residual herbicides [Read More…]
Cattle futures lower watching direct business unfold
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower watching corn and direct markets develop. October live cattle closed $.70 lower at $179.27 and December lives closed $.60 lower at $183.57. September feeders [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 16, 2023
Sep. corn closed at $4.69 and 1/2, up 5 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $13.34 and 3/4, up 11 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $404.50, up 70 centsSep. soybean oil closed at 66.77, [Read More…]
Soybeans, corn find some support at midweek
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans were back to focusing on weather and the hot, dry pattern expected to emerge in the Midwest later this week. That could cause at least [Read More…]
Exhibitors donate to Hogs for Hunger
Swine exhibitors at the Missouri State Fair are donating their pigs to the Hogs for Hunger Initiative. Keegan Brewer, a Sweet Springs FFA member from central Missouri, tells Brownfield 2 of his hogs were donated. [Read More…]
Breeding for corn tar spot resistance
Plant breeders are making progress identifying tar spot-resistant corn hybrids. AgReliant Genetics manager of product breeding Mike Popelka says the crop disease continues to spread since it was discovered in North America less than ten [Read More…]
Rice producers prepare for harvest
A farmer in the Missouri Bootheel says he will start to drain rice fields this week. Mike Martin says harvest is 2 to 3 weeks away. “The crop is making good progress, he says. “When [Read More…]
Hay fields and pasture start to green up in MO
The widespread rains and cooler temperatures through mid-August are revitalizing pastures and Missouri producers are glad to see it. In southwest Missouri, Glenn Cope tells Brownfield they have received close to 5 inches of rain [Read More…]