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Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 14 | Research Development

In this episode of Spotlight on Soybeans, learn about the strong partnership between the University of Missouri and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, which has resulted in valuable research and innovations that benefit Missouri soybean farmers, like Justin Roan. Roan discusses how he utilizes...

University of Missouri Partnership

In this episode of Spotlight on Soybeans, MO Soybean Merchandising Council Board Member, Justin Rohn, discusses the partnership between Missouri soybean growers and the University of Missouri. Learn why he encourages continued collaboration between the two entities to better serve Missouri farmers. The post

Foliar fungicide evaluations

Iowa State University recently released findings from its 2024 foliar fungicide evaluations, which is conducted on an annual basis. Extension plant pathologist Alison Robertson says six locations across Iowa are used for trials, and she tells Brownfield the data is beneficial for corn growers.  The...

Dr. John Delony’s passion for archery, hunting, and the outdoors

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Dr. John Delony – bestselling author, mental health expert and host of ‪@TheDrJohnDelonyShow‬ on the Ramsey Network. John dives into his hunting roots and the importance of getting children involved with...

Farmer, processor say passage of FMMOs important

Farmers and processors are pleased the federal milk marketing order updates have been approved, but more regional changes could be coming. Hatley, Wisconsin farmer and new Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative President Heidi Fischer says, “As a dairy farmer myself, the approval of the referendum...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 17, 2025

Mar. corn closed at $4.84 and 1/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.34, up 15 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $297.20, up $2.80Mar. soybean oil closed at 45.69, up 66 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.38 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/4...

More cash cattle trade develops Friday

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were mixed, uncertain about how much higher cash and wholesale prices can go. February live was up $.15 at $196.75 and April was down $.17 at $197.50. March feeders were $.32 higher at $268.05 and April...

Corn farmers look to save with generic fungicides

An extension plant pathologist says some farmers are looking at fungicides for cost savings. Alison Robertson with Iowa State University tells Brownfield corn growers are concerned about input costs. “And I saw that there’s a lot of interest in generic fungicides. I think generic...

Soybeans, corn end week on solid ground

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, pulling contracts to a higher weekly finish. Beans continued to monitor weather in South America. Near-term forecasts had at least some rain in dry parts of Argentina and southern Brazil, but coverage and totals were uncertain....

Main ingredients for soybean success

A professor of crop physiology at the University of Illinois says research has shown two primary management components of high yielding soybeans. Dr. Fred Below says farmers can’t manage the weather, but they can manage planting dates. “You get the leaf area out there...

Biodiesel plants shut down across Iowa

Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The head of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says several biodiesel plants have idled across the state. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield the plants stopped production after the blenders tax credit ended on December 31st. “They were going to have all...
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