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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 29, 2024

Sep. corn closed at $3.71 and 3/4, up 6 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.73 and 3/4, up 15 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $308.60, down $2.20Sep. soybean oil closed at 43.17, up 137 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.25, up 10...

Holding out for a 2024 farm bill

The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says he’s still optimistic a new farm bill can be completed in 2024. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Garrett Hawkins says the rural economy isn’t great right now and Congress should step up in a big...

INFB announces 2024 Young Farmers and Ag Professionals Award Winners

Indiana Farm Bureau has announced its 2024 Young Farmers and Ag Professionals award winners recognizing their commitment to the organization. Jayden Simpson of Putnam County received the Rising Star Award, which honors outstanding members who are active in Farm Bureau, their county, their community, Collegiate Farm...

Good biosecurity helps swine industry evade H5N1

The state swine veterinarian with University of Missouri Extension says good biosecurity is likely the reason why H5N1 hasn’t been confirmed in hogs yet. Cory Bromfield tells Brownfield “standard biosecurity may include things like filtering the air that comes into the barns, having people...

OSU Extension helping farmers through drought conditions

Ohio State Extension and the state Department of Agriculture is relaunching the Drought Rapid Response Team to help farmers navigate challenges related to drought conditions. Aaron Wilson is the Ohio’s state climatologist… “Having our stakeholders and our producers know that Extension is there to...

Soybean pathologist offers tips to manage soybean cyst nematodes

A soybean pathologist with the University of Nebraska Extension says it can be difficult to detect soybean cyst nematodes. Dylan Mangel tells Brownfield… “It has the ability to steal yield without any noticeable above-ground symptoms. This is a little bit wetter of a year...

Federal Reserve indicates interest rate cuts are coming soon

A senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says interest rate cuts are expected soon. Cortney Cowley says the chair of the Federal Reserve made the announcement last week.  “Price stability is one of the mandates of the Federal Reserve, but the...

John Deere touts 6M tractor, Gator, Precision Upgrade, and tillage tools

John Deere showcased the versatile 6M tractor series, Gator utility vehicle, Precision Upgrade technology, and tillage equipment during the Farm Progress Show near Boone, Iowa this week. John Deere dairy and livestock go to market manager Kaylene Ballesteros interview: John Deere go to market...

Soybean farmers look for solutions to waterhemp

Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Ron Geis tells Brownfield farmers attending the 2024 Farm Progress Show want to know how to control waterhemp in soybeans. The post

High potential for revenue-based crop insurance claims this fall

The crop agency manager with Country Financial says many farmers could be dealing with revenue-based crop insurance claims this fall. Doug Yoder tells Brownfield… “The revenue side is where we’re going to be looking at, and we’re going to need bumper crops because the...

Landus brings farmer-focused healthcare program to Midwest

A new farmer-focused healthcare program is coming to the Midwest. Iowa-based Landus has announced comprehensive health coverage options that health program project lead Dee McCune, an Illinois farmer, calls a game-changer for farmers everywhere. Speaking to Brownfield at the 2024 Farm Progress Show near...
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