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Iowa-based PowerPollen signs agreement with India’s VNR Seeds

Friday, October 4

An Iowa biotechnology company has announced a new collaboration with a seed company from India as part of an effort to help improve trading relationships with the country. Kavi Chawla, senior advisor to Ames-based PowerPollen, says the agreement will help them provide cutting edge... Read More.

Soybeans, corn, wheat end week on a down note

Friday, October 4

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to what would have already been a lower weekly finish. Soybeans continue to monitor U.S. harvest activity and yield results, along with the planting conditions in Argentina and Brazil. China bought 116,000 tons of new... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 4, 2024

Friday, October 4

Dec. corn closed at $4.24 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.37 and 3/4, down 8 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $330.50, down $2.00Dec. soybean oil closed at 43.97, down 56 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.89 and 3/4,... Read More.

Position balance sheets with future in mind

Friday, October 4

An ag lender encourages crop farmers to position balance sheets with the future in mind. Amanda Durow with CoBank says liquidity is the best tool for dealing with tight margins. “We know financing, most of the cooperatives and grain farm supply businesses that there’s... Read More.

Dairy product production up in August

Friday, October 4

U.S. processors made more dairy products in August than they did a year ago. USDA’s latest production report shows total cheese production was 1.2 billion pounds, 1.7% higher than 2023 and half of a percent higher than July of this year. Italian type cheeses... Read More.

Ohio Soybean Association says 45Z tax credit should only be for domestic feedstocks

Friday, October 4

The director of public policy at the Ohio Soybean Association says the organization wants sustainable aviation fuel to be produced domestically. Brandon Kern tells Brownfield… “We have a 45Z tax credit. The guidance from the U.S. Treasury is going to be coming out,” he says.... Read More.

Hinson calls for House farm bill vote shortly after presidential election

Friday, October 4

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she’s asking Republican leaders in the U.S. House to bring the farm bill up for a vote as soon as possible. “Enough is enough here. I believe the farm bill would receive bipartisan support on the House floor from... Read More.

Finding a fix for Proposition 12 remains a priority

Friday, October 4

A recent poll indicates many voters in battleground states want Congress to prevent states like California from setting animal welfare standards that apply beyond its borders. Andy Curliss, vice president of strategic engagement with the National Pork Producers Council, says it’s impacting grocery costs, and consumers... Read More.

The impacts of premature corn ear drop

Friday, October 4

A Purdue University Extension corn specialist says if corn begins to prematurely drop ears it could impact yield. Dan Quinn tells Brownfield… “It depends on when it happens and how many plants it’s happening on,” he says. “If it happens, in the beginning dent stage,... Read More.

Rep. Mann says momentum building for 45Z legislation

Friday, October 4

A Kansas Congressman says momentum is building behind legislation to extend the 45Z tax credit for low-carbon biofuels. Republican Tracey Mann tells Brownfield… “This is a big issue. Let’s make sure that our American tax credits are used to benefit American producers. It’s not... Read More.

Early harvest exceeding expectations in NE Illinois

Friday, October 4

An agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says many farmers in his area are seeing exceptional early yields. Chad Kalaher, who’s territory covers northeastern and east central Illinois, tells Brownfield… “On soybeans, early maturity early planted fields, yields have been really in a range from 70... Read More.

Dry conditions impacting harvest timeline in southwest Kansas

Friday, October 4

A lack of rain in southwest Kansas is impacting the harvest timeline for some dryland farmers. Jim Sipes says grain sorghum harvest will likely start early. “And that will be highly variable across the area. There’s some folks that may not be able to... Read More.