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There are options when BMR corn goes away

An agronomist says there will be options for dairy and beef producers when Corteva phases out brown midrib or BMR corn varieties.  Chad Staudinger with Dairyland Seed tells Brownfield Dairyland has been working with high digestible fiber corn varieties since before BMR was released... Read More.

Severe weather impacting southern Ohio field work

A southwestern Ohio farmer says severe weather and flooding has delayed spring field work. Eric Tipton says a tornado recently touched down near his farming operation. “It’s leveled the shop and taken down a couple of grain bins here in the area,” he says. “We’ve... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 8, 2025

May corn closed at $4.69, up 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $9.92 and 3/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $291.00, up $2.60May soybean oil closed at 44.94, down 21 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.40, up 3 and 1/2... Read More.

Increasing livestock productivity with efficient fly control

A pest management expert says livestock producers should be thinking about fly control as temperatures warm up this spring. Gene Spellman, swine sales manager for Central Life Sciences, says fly populations are beginning to emerge. “There are multiple ways to evaluate the return on... Read More.

Record-breaking flood impacts Ohio River traffic

Recent heavy rain is impacting transportation on the Ohio River system. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says flooding was heaviest near Cincinnati as of Monday.  Data from the Water Prediction Center at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association shows the river crested at... Read More.

Herbicide plans impact profitability

A technical service representative with BASF says farmers are facing increased challenges from herbicide resistant weeds at a time when every bushel matters. Kurt Maertens, who covers eastern Iowa & western Illinois, says weed escapes impact the bottom line. “If we’re not getting them... Read More.

Michigan dairy farmers invest in Whitecaps training center

Michigan dairy farmers have partnered with West Michigan Whitecaps to help train future Tiger baseball players. United Dairy Industry of Michigan’s Noelle Nachreiner tells Brownfield the dairy checkoff has worked with the Midwest League team for several years to promote the state’s top agricultural product. “This... Read More.

Popular Illinois cover crop program faces cut

The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts says farmers across the state are speaking out about a proposed cut to a popular cover crop program. Eliot Clay says the “Fall Covers for Spring Savings” initiative would see $300,000... Read More.

Nebraska farmer says there’s marginal drought improvement

A Northeast Nebraska farmer says drought conditions have improved slightly ahead of the growing season. “It’s not unlike what we’ve experienced the last couple of years, maybe just a little bit better than it was last year.” Greg Anderson grows soybeans near Newman Grove,... Read More.

Year-round E15 could help boost domestic corn demand

The president of the National Corn Growers Association says finalizing year-round access to E15 is another way to boost domestic demand for corn. Illinois farmer Kenneth Hartman Jr. tells Brownfield, “For every 1% that goes into ethanol, higher than the E10, it’s about 400... Read More.

Cheese & butter higher Tuesday at CME

Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher except for nonfat dry milk Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was unchanged at $0.4925.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0325 at $1.7025.  Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.67 to $1.7025.  Cheese... Read More.

University of Wisconsin offers help to growing food & farm businesses

Wisconsin food and farm businesses looking to expand or create value-added products have help available through the Universities of Wisconsin Office of Business Entrepreneurship. Paula Gilbeck tells Brownfield the Food Finance Institute, the Small Business Development Center, and the Center for Technology Commercialization have... Read More.