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Michigan Ag Council provides personal connections for consumers

A coalition of Michigan agricultural organizations is enhancing transparency throughout the food supply chain. Michigan Ag Council manager Hailey Gilbert tells Brownfield, “We have commodity partners, we have agribusiness partners, and just having them at the table brings a breadth of knowledge when it... Read More.

Farm Bureau stresses farm bill need with Congress

Farm Bureau members are redoubling their efforts pushing lawmakers to pass a new farm bill with only five weeks left on the calendar in Congress. Michigan Farm Bureau’s National Legislative Counsel John Kran tells Brownfield, “We know that the farm economy looks very different... Read More.

Soybeans, corn, wheat see losses to start week

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. With the U.S. harvest essentially over, beans are monitoring demand and planting and development weather in South America, which generally looks favorable. CONAB’s updated projections for Brazil’s crops are out Thursday. The USDA’s bigger than expected... Read More.

Wetland mitigation credits available to Illinois farmers

Farmers facing NRCS wetland compliance issues now have a streamlined way to resolve them. Mike Glester, director of operations with Magnolia Land Partners, says the Illinois Conservation Exchange gives producers access to credits earned by the company’s five wetland mitigation banks. “You can call... Read More.

Michigan dairy digester projects gain state approvals

Progress is nearly complete for several dairy farm anaerobic digester projects in Michigan. Founder and CEO of the global waste solutions company Brightmark Bob Powell tells Brownfield the company has partnered with seven farms across West Michigan to produce renewable natural gas at five facilities.... Read More.

Soybeans, corn waiting for potential trade policy changes

The soybean and corn futures markets are taking a wait and see attitude towards trade policy changes under the second Trump administration. Allendale’s chief strategist Rich Nelson tells Brownfield there are more questions right now than answers about tariffs, “We obviously understand there’s a... Read More.

Central Illinois harvest wrapping up

A central Illinois farmer says timely rains throughout the growing season produced very good crops. Ken Franklin, who grows corn and soybeans in Christian County, tells Brownfield… “We’re happy with the yields.”  He says, “Our corn was probably the most consistent we’ve ever had.... Read More.

Cash dairy prices mostly lower again Monday

Cash dairy prices were lower except for nonfat dry milk Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey prices were down $0.0050 at $0.6250.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $0.6250 to $0.63.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.01 at $1.71.  One sale was recorded at that... Read More.

Recent study shows the ag industry is behind in meeting productivity

The associate director for CALS Global at Virginia Tech University says ag productivity isn’t on track to meet rising global demand. Jessica Agnew says results from the 2024 Global Agricultural Productivity report shows growth falling below 1% per year. “Total factor productivity growth, which... Read More.

Iowa farmer reflects on 2024 harvest

A central Iowa farmer says his 2024 harvest wrapped up at the end of October and some of his crop was below expectations. Tim Bardole raises soybeans, corn, and hogs near Rippey in Greene County. “If we would have been able to harvest our... Read More.

The Mosaic Company discusses hurricane recovery efforts

Pictured: Adam Herges with The Mosaic Company at the 2024 Borlaug International Dialogue (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A sustainability agronomist with The Mosaic Company says their Southeastern operations withstood the conditions from Hurricanes Helene and Milton with few challenges. Adam Herges says their Riverview... Read More.
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