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Setting an Effective Nitrogen Strategy

Friday, November 1

As growers make their fall nitrogen applications, Koch Agronomic Services says it’s important they know how to maximize their effectiveness. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert outlines the benefits and advantages of utilizing fall nitrogen applications. The post Setting an... Read More.

Farmer investment helps leverage grant for export facility

Thursday, October 31

An investment by soybean farmer organizations helped leverage a grant that will improve a major west coast export facility. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition tells Brownfield the Tacoma Export Marketing Company or TEMCO along the Columbia River at the Port of Kalama,... Read More.

Live cattle, hogs mixed heading into Friday

Thursday, October 31

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were mixed, waiting to see how much direct business there was left to be done. Feeders were down on technical selling. December live was $.12 lower at $186.30 and February was down $.27 at $186.77. November... Read More.

Kansas governor says long-term funding strategy needed on water plan

Thursday, October 31

Years of drought have sped up conversations in Kansas to address future water quality and availability concerns. Gov. Laura Kelly says the state is looking at long-term strategies for funding the Kansas Water Plan. “In order to make this plan successful, we’re going... Read More.

Some optimism remains for farm bill to get to finish line in 2024

Thursday, October 31

There is still some optimism that Congress can pass a farm bill before the end of the year. Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska tells Brownfield… “Hopefully we can act on it in the lame duck. If not, let’s get an extension, let’s provide some... Read More.

Investing in production research benefits America’s soybean farmers

Thursday, October 31

A northeast Indiana farmer says continuing to invest soybean checkoff dollars into production research is crucial to the bottom line for farmers. Don Wyss, an Executive Committee member for the United Soybean Board, says it’s all about finding ways to improve performance without increasing... Read More.

Nebraska Congressman says upcoming USMCA review will be crucial

Thursday, October 31

A U.S. Congressman from Nebraska says Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports is a violation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. Adrian Smith tells Brownfield it’s a key item to consider in the upcoming six-year review of USMCA. “It actually speaks to why the... Read More.

Congress members seek USDA accountability in Pure Prairie Poultry failure

Thursday, October 31

A group of lawmakers is pressing the USDA for answers on its loan and grant oversight practices after a recent recipient, Pure Prairie Poultry, abruptly closed. Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden tells Brownfield the letter he and eight other members of the U.S. House and Senate... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 31, 2024

Thursday, October 31

Dec. corn closed at $4.10 and 3/4, down 3/4 centNov. soybeans closed at $9.82 and 1/2, up 6 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $299.50, down $2.10Dec. soybean oil closed at 45.14, up 133 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.70 and 1/2, down 2 and 3/4... Read More.

Soybeans firm, with corn mixed, wheat down

Thursday, October 31

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Soybeans continued to be influenced by the strength in soybean and global vegetable oils, in addition to the bullish crush margins. The USDA’s monthly soybean crush numbers are out Friday. The USDA’s attaché in Argentina estimates... Read More.

Farmer-focused school food supply chain presents opportunities

Thursday, October 31

The chair of the National Farm to School Network says creating farmer-focused incentives could provide greater food supply chain resiliency. May Tsupros tells Brownfield, “In the United States, school food is the country’s largest restaurant.” “If we can invest in getting local food into... Read More.

USDA price indices fall in September

Thursday, October 31

Farmers made and paid less in September than August. The USDA says the index of prices received fell 5.6% with losses in cattle, hogs, market eggs, and lettuce against gains in corn, broilers, turkeys, and milk. The index of prices paid was down 0.2%... Read More.