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“Definitely some concern” about Trump tariff threats among Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association members

Monday, December 2

Ag groups are anxious to see how the incoming administration handles trade policy. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says it’s unclear whether President-elect Trump will follow through on tariff threats made throughout his campaign. “We don’t know enough at this point,... Read More.

Improved Crop Protection

Monday, December 2

Corteva Agriscience Enlist field specialist Andy Carriger says flexibility is huge when it comes to managing weeds and insects. He tells Brownfield Enlist corn products offer multiple herbicide tolerances and better defense against above and below-ground pests. The post Improved Crop Protection appeared first... Read More.

Cattle futures supported by week’s sharply higher cash business

Friday, November 29

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were up following the sharply higher cash business earlier in the week. December lives closed $.02 lower at $187.97 and February lives closed $.02 higher at $188.62. January feeders closed $.70 higher... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 29, 2024

Friday, November 29

Dec. corn closed at $4.23, up 7 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.89 and 1/2, up 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $287.10, down $3.40Dec. soybean oil closed at 41.61, up 86 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.32 and 1/4, down 5 and 1/2... Read More.

Ethanol leader urges Trump administration to quickly set RVO guidelines

Friday, November 29

The President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association hopes President elect Trump moves quickly to set future Renewable Volume Obligation levels for blending ethanol and gasoline. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield the U.S. should already have renewable fuel standards in place for 2026 and... Read More.

Soybeans, corn, wheat mixed in a quiet post-holiday session

Friday, November 29

Soybeans ended the day mixed with another day of unsurprising light-volume trade, this time post-holiday. The USDA announced a sale of soybeans to unknown destinations for the current marketing year. The USDA also announced 151,700 mt of soybeans received by unknown destinations. Export sales... Read More.

Iowa farmer continues to share cover crop success stories

Friday, November 29

Pictured: Brownfield’s Brent Barnett (left) with southwest Iowa farmer Mark Peterson at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City A southwest Iowa farmer says he continues to adopt conservation practices that help improve soil health on his farm. Mark Peterson, who also represents Practical... Read More.

Optimism for a turnaround in ag equipment sales

Friday, November 29

The ag division president for Great Plains Manufacturing says there is some hope for a turnaround for ag equipment sales in 2025. James Shurts tells Brownfield more orders are starting to come in and are more relevant. “There’s no ambiguity in the election. It’s... Read More.

Southern Illinois land market holding steady

Friday, November 29

Owners of a southern Illinois reality firm say the region’s land market is holding steady. Brad Chandler, with Property Peddler, Inc., which has four locations across the area, tells Brownfield, “I kind of thought 2023 might have been the peak, but from what our... Read More.

Success starts with the seed

Friday, November 29

A marketing manager at Croplan says success in 2025 starts with seed selection. Robert Cossar says farmers should be taking hybrid data into consideration. “It’s not just about the performance, but how we also manage it and that’s where our answer plots come in,”... Read More.

Minnesota Farm Bureau cautiously optimistic about sustainable aviation fuel

Friday, November 29

Sustainable aviation fuel is generating a lot of interest as an emerging market for crops. But Minnesota Farm Bureau vice president Carolyn Olson says a lot of uncertainty remains. “Surrounding some of the tax credits and whether or not Minnesota farmers will qualify for... Read More.

Farmland market softening continues

Friday, November 29

Pictured: David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) An ag economist says a few factors have caused the farmland market to show signs of softening. David Widmar is with Agricultural Economic Insights and... Read More.