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NCFC CEO to retire

The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives has started a nationwide search for their next CEO. Chuck Conner is set to retire on December 31, 2025. Conner has led the organization for over 15 years, supporting NCFC’s strategies to support farmer-owned cooperatives across the U.S. NCFC says... Read More.

How the pork checkoff benefits farmers

A past president of the National Pork Board says the checkoff is focused on developing new markets both domestically and internationally. Jan Archer says value chain partnerships could help improve demand. “The checkoff has relied a lot on international markets to buoy the money... Read More.

U.S. export inspections above a week ago

The USDA says corn and wheat export inspections as of week ending November 7th continue to run ahead of what’s needed to meet expectations for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year kicked off June 1st for wheat and September 1st for beans,... Read More.

Is the renewable diesel boom over?

An ag economist says U.S biodiesel expansion projects will likely remain on hold unless new policies incentivize more demand. Scott Irwin with the University of Illinois tells Brownfield new processing capacity has increased biodiesel production to more than four billion gallons over the past... Read More.

A year in review

A western Indiana farmer says he wrapped up the 2024 harvest season this past weekend. Kevin Cox says he was pleasantly surprised with the yields.  “We probably wound up with the top five crop, which as low as commodity prices have been and as high... Read More.

Cattle futures mostly higher ahead of direct trade

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were steady to modestly higher ahead of the week’s direct business, while feeders were up on the lower move in corn. December live was unchanged at $183.70 and February was up $.07 at $185.37. January feeders were $.82... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 11, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.30, down 1 centJan. soybeans closed at $10.22 and 1/4, down 8 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $295.10, down $1.10Dec. soybean oil closed at 48.14, down 63 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.65 and 1/2, down 7 centsDec. live cattle closed... Read More.

Be careful if cutting back on 2025 crop inputs

An agronomist says with commodity prices so low, farmers are looking for more ways to lower crop production costs in 2025. Scott Rowntree with Pioneer in Wisconsin says corn acreage in his state stays consistent because of the dairy industry’s need for corn silage,... Read More.

Planning for the next growing season

A central Iowa farmer says the busy season isn’t over just because harvest has finished up. Tim Bardole tells Brownfield some recent precipitation has helped boost conditions for fall fieldwork. “With this rain we’re going to be able to do fall anhydrous,” he said.... Read More.
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