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Biofuel groups disappointed by D.C. Circuit Court Small Refinery Exemption ruling

Tuesday, July 30

Biofuel groups are disappointed by a recent U.S. Court of Appeals decision to vacate most of EPA’s 2022 denials of small refinery exemption requests. Growth Energy general counsel Joe Kakesh says some of the petitions date back to 2018. “So all in all, it...

IL specialty grower happy with season so far

Tuesday, July 30

An eastern Illinois specialty grower says it’s been a productive summer. John Williams, manager of Sola Gratia Farm in Urbana, says the rainy July has been a mixed bag. “Definitely put us a little behind in terms of weeding and we’ve had some issues...

BeeHero zeroes in on the hum of the hive

Tuesday, July 30

Remote sensing technology is allowing farmers to track bees within the hive and during pollination to improve yields. BeeHero CEO & Co-founder Omer Davidi tells Brownfield the Pollination Insight Platform follows managed honeybee and wild pollinator activity through heat mapping, sound frequencies, and other...

Sygenta’s sustainability priorities to help drive farmer success

Tuesday, July 30

Farmers play an essential role in growing the feed, fuel, and fiber that keep the world moving. Val Dolcini, head of business sustainability and government affairs at Syngenta says the company has rolled out four new sustainability priorities that will drive sustainable progress for...

Potato harvest underway in Wisconsin

Tuesday, July 30

The potato harvest is underway in Wisconsin. Jeff Huber with Alsum Farms and Produce says, “We started digging yesterday and they’re probably heading out to the stores today.” Huber tells Brownfield they’re starting harvest about two weeks earlier than usual, and they’re starting slow,...

Michigan extends deer hunting windows

Tuesday, July 30

The state of Michigan is supporting efforts to address an overpopulation of deer. Michigan Farm Bureau Legislative Counsel Andrew Vermeesch tells Brownfield there are less than a half of million hunters in the state today, down about 200,000 from 20 years ago. “Deer repopulate...

Soybeans, corn, wheat extend speculative sell-off

Tuesday, July 30

Soybeans were lower on speculative and technical selling, with November continuing to fall to multi-year lows. The USDA’s national crop rating dipped but remains well above a year ago at 67% good to excellent, compared to 52% in late July 2023. Near-term forecasts continue...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 30, 2024

Tuesday, July 30

Sep. corn closed at $3.88 and 3/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.27 and 1/4, down 27 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $352.00, down $3.50Aug. soybean oil closed at 42.75, down 9 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.24, down 7...

A new round of Dairy Innovation funding ahead

Tuesday, July 30

A new round of funding is coming for dairy farmers and processors under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative. Rebekah Sweeney with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association says a new round of 100-thousand-dollar grants will be open for application in mid-August. “A few times a...

Soybean aphid numbers rising in Minnesota

Tuesday, July 30

Soybean aphid populations are building in southern Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension integrated pest management specialist Bruce Potter says it’s typical this time of year. “As soybeans get into the late R3, R4 stages, (aphid) populations tend to build up real rapidly. We believe...

Young farmers say relationships key to early success

Tuesday, July 30

A pair of young central Illinois farmers say relationships have been key to their early success. Clint Gorden, who began his first-generation farm in Macon County five years ago, says he wouldn’t be farming without friendships. “In college started working for a group of...

Southern Nebraska farmers credit strong growing season thus far

Tuesday, July 30

A south-central Nebraska farmer says it’s been a good growing season so far. “Id say crops around here are some of the best we’ve seen. Beans have really started coming around, so hopefully it stays like that.” Jay Reiners, who raises corn and soybeans,...