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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 29, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.13 and 3/4, up 3 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.65 and 1/4, down 8 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $301.80, down $3.00Dec. soybean oil closed at 42.80, up 11 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.70 and 1/2, up 11... Read More.

Chapin recognized as NMPF’s Farmer Communicator of the Year

The Chairman of the Michigan Milk Producers Association says dairy farmers are much more aware of how detect highly pathogenic avian influenza as wild birds move south this fall. Doug Chapin tells Brownfield, “I would definitely encourage producers to be on the watch for... Read More.

More soybeans from South America might drive prices lower

A University of Illinois professor says South American planting projections could depress world soybean prices even further. Professor Joana Colussi with the University of Illinois College of Agriculture and Consumer Economics tells Brownfield Brazil’s production is expected to grow, although not as fast as... Read More.

Interim Indiana State Veterinarian named

Kyle Shipman has been named the interim Indiana state veterinarian. He will fulfill the duties of the office until members of the Indiana State Board of Animal Health can appoint a permanent state veterinarian.  A nationwide search is underway to fill the agency head... Read More.

Wheat up on USDA condition rating

Soybeans were lower on speculative and technical selling. The U.S. soybean harvest is 89% complete and while some near-term rain delays are probable, the precipitation is welcome. Forecasts also have more rain in South America, boosting planting. Still, some areas could see a drier... Read More.

New research showing widespread distribution of SCN

An associate professor in crop sciences says ongoing testing for soybean cyst nematode has shown just how widespread the pest is. Nathan Schroeder at the University of Illinois tells Brownfield… “We’ve gotten samples from well over half of the counties in Illinois.”  He says,... Read More.

NMPF leadership selected at annual meeting

The National Milk Producers Federation has several new board members.   During their annual meeting last week in Phoenix, Arizona, delegates approved: Cowell and Eigenbrood also were elected to NMPF’s Executive Committee.  Jacob Larson of Southeast Milk, Inc. was also elected chairman of the... Read More.

Upper Mississippi River shipping season ends December 9th

Shipping on the upper Mississippi River upstream from Lynxville, Wisconsin will end December 9th this year.  Patrick Moes with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St Paul District tells Brownfield that’s when winter maintenance will begin on three of their lock and dam facilities.... Read More.

Patiently waiting on GMO-dispute panel ruling

The CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says he’s looking forward to seeing the ruling in Mexico’s GMO corn dispute, expected in the next few weeks. Ted McKinney tells Brownfield “we and Canada are hoping very much that the dispute... Read More.

Lawmakers question USDA on Pure Prairie Poultry oversight

A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning USDA’s oversight after Minnesota-based Pure Prairie Poultry filed for bankruptcy less than 2 years after receiving more than $45 million in loans and grants. U.S. Senator from Iowa Chuck Grassley says companies don’t just fail out of... Read More.

Farmer says additional restrictions move the goalposts for farmers

The American Soybean Association is expressing concern following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement it is tightening restrictions on the registration of Glufosinate-P. Alan Meadows, a Tennessee farmer and ASA director, says the Agency imposed additional Endangered Species Act restrictions on farmers. “We’re trying to... Read More.
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