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Modest gains for soybeans, corn, wheat

Tuesday, November 5

Soybeans ended a mostly mixed session modestly higher on commercial and technical buying. Soybeans are monitoring the late U.S. harvest, expecting delays in parts of the Midwest and Plains. Still, the soil moisture recharge is generally welcome after a very long dry stretch for... Read More.

USDA expands climate-smart grant program to pork producers in 12 states

Tuesday, November 5

Pork producers in twelve states can now participate in the Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability and Market Value grant program. Al Wulfkuhle, an Iowa pork producer and president of the National Pork Board, says the program is easy to participate in, and it’s a great... Read More.

RaboResearch breaks down ag sector influencers

Tuesday, November 5

The head of RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness in North America says the animal agriculture sector has been the bright spot for the ag economy this year. Roland Fumasi tells Brownfield, “You’ve got strong cattle prices, strong broiler prices, high egg prices.” “We’ve seen a... Read More.

Brownfield’s Cyndi Young participates in a Missouri State University Collegiate Farm Bureau commodity panel

Tuesday, November 5

Brownfield’s Cyndi Young participates in a Missouri State University Collegiate Farm Bureau commodity panel. The post Brownfield’s Cyndi Young participates in a Missouri State University Collegiate Farm Bureau commodity panel appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Brownfield’s Cyndi Young participates... Read More.

University of Wisconsin Dairy Summit

Tuesday, November 5

Brownfield’s Larry Lee attends the University of Wisconsin Dairy Summit. The post University of Wisconsin Dairy Summit appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. University of Wisconsin Dairy Summit

Iowa State University SCN Lab Tour

Tuesday, November 5

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp attends the Iowa State University SCN Lab Tour. The post Iowa State University SCN Lab Tour appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Iowa State University SCN Lab Tour

Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars Summit

Tuesday, November 5

Brownfield’s Brandon Peoples covers the Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars Summit. The post Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars Summit appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars Summit

Dairy FARM ES update released

Tuesday, November 5

The National Milk Producers Federation’s environmental stewardship program for farms, processors, and dairy cooperatives has been updated. Nicole Ayache is National Milk’s Chief Sustainability Officer. She tells Brownfield version three of the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Environmental Stewardship (FARM ES) program helps answer questions... Read More.

Farmers for Soil Health enrollment open

Tuesday, November 5

The executive director of Farmers for Soil Health says the program is helping farmers make a meaningful environmental impact through cover crops. Ben West says the group offers cost-share and technical assistance opportunities in twenty states. “And really, the program is open to two... Read More.

Farmer sentiment up ahead of the U.S. presidential election

Tuesday, November 5

An ag economist says farmers are expressing optimism that economic conditions will improve. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commerical Ag tells Brownfield the latest Ag Economy Barometer rose 27 points from last month. “They became more optimistic about their financial conditions, particularly when... Read More.

Minnesota AgriGrowth Ag and Food Summit

Tuesday, November 5

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Minnesota AgriGrowth Ag and Food Summit in Minneapolis, MN. The post Minnesota AgriGrowth Ag and Food Summit appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Minnesota AgriGrowth Ag and Food Summit

Fertilizer prices not likely improve, regardless of who wins White House

Tuesday, November 5

A fertilizer market expert says the new White House administration probably won’t have much impact the cost of fertilizer. Josh Linville with StoneX tells Brownfield tariffs are why prices for inputs like phosphate are so high. “Trump is a pro-tariff guy, and in fact,... Read More.