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E15 bill introduced in U.S. House

A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House that would enable year-round sales of E15 fuel blends nationwide. A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE), Angie Craig (D-MN), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), and Sharice Davids...

No harvest activity yet for northwest Iowa farmer

A northwest Iowa farmer says he’s still waiting to get started on this year’s harvest. Kelly Nieuwenhuis raises corn and soybeans on 2700 acres in O’Brien County. “We’ve got all the equipment ready, but the crops aren’t quite there yet,” he said Friday. “We’re...

Practicing risk management

How farmers can manage risk on their operations. We’ll hear from Beth Sheckelhoff with Ohio State Extension about how to prepare management practices. The post

Corn Belt Ports expand

The executive coordinating director of Corn Belt Ports says Iowa farmers along the Mississippi River will have better long-term access to export markets thanks to the formation of the Ports of Eastern Iowa Authority. Robert Sinkler tells Brownfield… “For the first time in history...

Hog inventory up slightly, pork demand remains crucial

A livestock economist says the slight year-over-year increase to the U.S. hog herd could pressure producer profitability. Iowa State University’s Lee Schulz says there are modest profits in the industry right now and that should continue for the next few months.  “But getting into...

AFBF outlines “severe consequences” port strike could have on ag

An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says the looming port strike could have severe consequences for the U.S. ag industry. Danny Munch says the most significant disruptions would be felt in containerized agricultural exports. “They take up about 50% of U.S. waterborne...

Brownfield Ag Weather Today

Hurricane Helene reached Florida’s Big Bend Thursday night, just 13 months after Category 3 Hurricane Idalia and less than 2 months after Category 1 Hurricane Debby crossed the same general area.  Helene is forecast to be a major hurricane at landfall, with maximum sustained...

Midday cash livestock markets

Direct cash cattle trade activity is starting to pick up.  Deals have been reported in Kansas at $184 to $185 live and in Texas at $185 live, $2 higher than the previous week’s weighted averages.  Asking prices are at $185-plus live in the South...

Cattle futures up on stronger cash trade

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up watching direct cattle business develop.  October live cattle closed $1.05 higher at $184.10 and December lives closed $.50 higher at $184.82.  October feeder cattle closed $.90 higher at $246.92 and November feeders closed...

Christmas tree grower says season has been great

A northern Illinois Christmas tree grower says it’s been nearly an ideal summer for her crop. Sadie Asher says she and her husband, Shane, are developing a 21-acre agri-tourism operation in Henry County. “Growing up in the corn and soybean world, showing hogs, showing...

Minnesota farmer selected to American Farm Bureau leadership program

A Minnesota farmer is one of 10 American Farm Bureau members selected to participate in AFBF’s Partners in Advocacy Leadership program. Amanda Durow of Hastings says it’s an exclusive, executive-level opportunity for farmers. “It’s a two year program, and we’re building skills on advocacy,...

Rehoming 1,100+ cows in a matter of hours

More than a thousand milking cows in northeast Ohio found a new temporary home overnight after a barn fire earlier this week. Mandy Orahood with Ohio Farm Bureau is a close neighbor to the Comp family whose milking parlor caught fire late Sunday. She...
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