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Pioneer field agronomist concerned about effects of drought

Agronomists are concerned about the long term impacts of Ohio’s statewide drought. Pioneer field agronomist Troy Putnam says drought conditions have expanded. “I think it’s interesting to watch some of the the numbers start to come in. We are just now getting started,” he...

Certified Ag Dealers and Fox Factory Vehicles launch first ever AGwagon

Certified Ag Dealership has launched the first purpose-built truck for farmers and ranchers. CEO Pat Driscoll says it was designed by farmers with their needs in mind. “One of the very first things that our fourteen farmers and ranchers said is that they needed...

Long term effects to Ohio’s soil and water amid drought

There are concerns about the long-term impacts of this year’s drought. The severe drought conditions plaguing much of Ohio will cause challenges well beyond this growing season.  Jeff Duling is the president of the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. “It’s compacting....

Grassley talks Senate Ag Committee temporary relief plan

Senate Ag Committee chair Debbie Stabenow is reportedly considering temporary relief for farmers in absence of a new farm bill. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says that would be a step in the right direction. “It’s to make sure that the 2018 prices for PLC...

RFA seeks update on EPA feedstock audits

The Renewable Fuels Association has asked the EPA for an update on its investigation into imported biofuel feedstocks. President and CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield the U.S. imports more than six billion pounds of supposedly-used cooking oil and questionable tallow for feedstock to make...

Dry weather impacting fall vegetables

A Michigan specialty crop grower says recent dry weather has been good for harvest, but he’s concerned about late season crops. Roger Victory grows about 14 different root crops in West Michigan. “For our winter squash harvest, it’s just been perfect,” he says. “The...

Bayer wins another Roundup case

The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas has ruled in favor of Bayer in a Roundup lawsuit. In a press release, Bayer officials say the jury’s verdict “makes clear that the plaintiff failed to prove that Roundup was the cause of the injuries alleged in...

Lower crop prices mostly responsible for net farm income decline

The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says lower crop prices take most of the blame for a continued decline in net farm income. Pat Westhoff tells Brownfield there’s lower crop prices across the board. “If you take...

Nebraska’s largest feedlot to receive first shipment of cattle this month

A new feedlot with a 150,000 head capacity will soon be operational in southwest Nebraska. Eric Behlke, one of the owners of the Blackshirt Feeders project, tells Brownfield they expect the first shipment of cattle to arrive the last week of September. “It’s been a long time...

Cattle futures up waiting for direct business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA.  October live cattle closed $1.57 higher at $178.80 and December lives closed $1.50 higher at $179.85.  October feeder cattle...

Michigan farmer says soy harvest is his earliest ever

A Michigan soybean farmer says this year is the earliest he’s ever started harvest. Bay City farmer John Burk tells Brownfield he started combining on Saturday. “The hot, dry weather has sped our harvest up probably a week to 10 days ahead of normal,...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 17, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.12 1/2, up 1 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.06, up 1 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $318.00, down $2.10Oct. soybean oil closed at 40.55, up 80 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.75 and 3/4, down 2 and...
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