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Economist says markets likely reacting to dairy inventories

A dairy economist says some recent dairy purchase volumes are probably a sign of retailers making sure they have enough product to meet demand. Chuck Nicholson with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield a short-term butter buying spree was likely just an inventory adjustment....

Cattle futures fall again Friday

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were down on the week’s direct business and lower midday boxed beef. October lives closed $2.07 lower at $175.17 and December live cattle closed $2.02 lower at $174.70.  October feeder cattle closed $3.62 lower at...

Cotton states keep a close eye on 2025 dicamba

Attorney Brigit Rollins with the National Ag Law Center says three over-the-top dicamba products pending re-registration at EPA might not be available for the 2025 growing season. “The agency is really trying to be thorough on this one if they want to create an...

USB touts long-term conservation practices

A leader with the United Soybean Board says conservation practices could help provide economic benefits for farmers. Jack Cornell, USB’s director of sustainable supply, says, “I see input prices going up and commodity prices are staying about the same. How does a farmer maintain...

Scarce rains leading to some challenges for Nebraska farmer

A Nebraska farmer says rain has been hard to come by this summer Anne Meis tells Brownfield she saw less than three quarters of an inch or rain fall between July and August. “We’ve kept the pivots running and getting that crop filled out...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 6, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.06 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.05, down 18 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $320.80, down $1.60Oct. soybean oil closed at 40.21, down 148 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.67, down 7 and 3/4...

Tar spot concerns minimal in Iowa, agronomist says

An agronomist says tar spot hasn’t been a major concern across Iowa this year. Channel’s Neal Borgmeyer says he expected the disease to be problematic for the state’s corn crop. “We really shaped up thinking we’ve got excess moisture, this is going to be...

Making corn rootworm management decisions for 2025

A crop specialist says in-season observations can help producers tackle corn rootworm pressure in 2025. David Schlake, technical product lead for Syngenta, says the pest has become more difficult to manage. “They have been an ever-evolving pest,” he said. “We’re seeing pressure increase and...

U.S. cheese production up in July

USDA says U.S. cheese production was higher in July. The total cheese output was 1.19 billion pounds, up 2.7% from June and up nearly 2% from the year before. Italian type cheese production totaled 495 million pounds, up 2% on the month and 2.4%...

Soybeans, corn, wheat down on profit taking

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, but still up on the week for the most active contracts. Forecasts had some near-term rain in parts of the region, but many areas could stay dry into mid-month, which might trim yields. For now,...

Ag groups call for updates to farm labor survey methods

A coalition of ag groups is asking the Office of Management and Budget to reject USDA’s request to conduct Farm Labor Survey with current collection methods. Jamie Clover Adams with the Michigan Asparagus Association tells Brownfield data has become biased as response rates have...
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