Farm News

Farm Bureau looks for clearer WOTUS definition

Tuesday, November 19

American Farm Bureau is eager to see how the Trump administration handles the Waters of the U.S. rule. AFBF senior director of government affairs Courtney Briggs says WOTUS continues to cause a lot of confusion for farmers and ranchers. “And I think a lot... Read More.

USDA announces more than $24 million in REAP funds for rural Wisconsin businesses

Tuesday, November 19

Thirteen rural businesses in Wisconsin have been awarded more than $24 million from the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to become more energy efficient. The largest project, a $22.6 million loan, will support the development of a dairy manure anaerobic digester in... Read More.

Cattle futures higher ahead of Friday’s On Feed report

Tuesday, November 19

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of the week’s direct business. December live cloud will close $2.47 higher at $186.57 February lives closed $2.02 higher at $188. January feeder cattle close $2.50 higher at $252 and March feeder... Read More.

Farmers looking at fungicides in 2025

Tuesday, November 19

A technical marketing manager with BASF says 2024 is a reminder of the challenges brought on by crop diseases. Kim Tudor tells Brownfield across the Midwest two diseases in corn were at the forefront. “Tar spot and southern rust.” She says, “I think southern... Read More.

Wheat clings onto modest gains

Tuesday, November 19

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, with some months falling below what had been support. Contracts gave back some recent gains, with spillover pressure from soybean products. Part of the pressure in bean meal and oil stemmed from the fundamental implications... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 19, 2024

Tuesday, November 19

Dec. corn closed at $4.27 and 1/4, down 2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.98 and 1/2, down 11 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $288.60, down $1.70Dec. soybean oil closed at 44.84, down 68 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.49 and 3/4, up 2... Read More.

Ag groups want farm bill movement

Tuesday, November 19

An ag lobbyist says the pressure is mounting for Congress to finish a farm bill before the end of the year. Tom Sell with Combest, Sell, and Associates says he questions the timing of Senator Stabenow’s bill introduced this week. “If she tried to... Read More.

NASS official says its uncertain if the July Cattle Inventory will return

Tuesday, November 19

The chair of the Agricultural Statistics Board says he’s uncertain if the USDA’s July Cattle Inventory report will return in 2025. Lance Honig says the USDA is currently operating under a Continuing Resolution. “There are certain parameters that come along with that, and it’s... Read More.

NASDA CEO confident in U.S.-Mexico trading relationship

Tuesday, November 19

Brownfield stock photo: NASDA CEO Ted McKinney (left) speaks with Brownfield’s Brent Barnett at the 2023 NASDA Annual Meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says he’s not concerned about the future of the country’s trading... Read More.

State celebrates Michigan Craft Beverage Month

Tuesday, November 19

The Michigan Craft Beverage Council Executive Director says the sector has a major impact on urban and rural areas of the state. Jenelle Jagmin tells Brownfield there are only a handful of Michigan counties without a craft beverage business. “The craft beverage industry in... Read More.

Central Illinois farmer wraps up record harvest

Tuesday, November 19

A central Illinois farmer says it was a record year on his farm. Ron Kindred, who farms in Logan County, says his operation wrapped up harvest in just 31 days. “Had the best soybean yields we’ve ever had.” He says, “Corn was not the... Read More.

Indiana farmer discusses mixed results from 2024 crop year

Tuesday, November 19

Photo: Indiana farmer Don Villwock at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A southwest Indiana farmer says the 2024 growing season was unique. Don Villwock raises corn and soybeans near Edwardsport and says, “We had a great early April.... Read More.