Farm News

NRCS & Ducks Unlimited announce Illinois partnership

Monday, November 18

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced a new $18.96 million Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) in Illinois. Shannon Allen, RCPP coordinator in Illinois with NRCS, says the agency is partnering with Ducks Unlimited (DU) to reduce sedimentation in the Mississippi River... Read More.

Cash dairy prices mixed Monday

Monday, November 18

Cash dairy prices were mixed again Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices were down $0.0150 at $0.64. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $0.64 to $0.65. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 at $1.6975. Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6825 to... Read More.

Tar spot is here to stay

Monday, November 18

A regional agronomist at AgriGold says farmers should select hybrids that have a higher resistance to tar spot in 2025. West Central Illinois based Brett Leahr says the disease is here to stay. “We had stuff this year, even on rotated acres, we saw it come... Read More.

Corn export inspections up on week, others down

Monday, November 18

The USDA says that as of the week ending November 14th, corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections are ahead of the respective paces need to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year started June 1st for wheat and September 1st... Read More.

Cheesemakers, dairy cooperative pleased with final FMMO decision

Monday, November 18

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service released their final decision on the federal milk marketing orders last week, and some groups are satisfied with what farmers and their cooperatives will vote on. The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is pleased with USDA’s changes between last spring’s proposed... Read More.

Stabenow introduces farm bill in committee

Monday, November 18

U.S. Senate Ag Committee chair Debbie Stabenow has introduced her version of a farm bill for consideration. The proposed legislation includes $39 billion in new resources including $20 billion for a farm safety net that would increase reference prices and provide immediate assistance to... Read More.

Ample propane supplies this winter

Monday, November 18

An industry expert says there should plenty of propane on hand this winter. Mike Newland, director of agriculture business development with the Propane Education & Research Council, tells Brownfield… “Corn season and corn harvest was a bit of a miss as far as drying... Read More.

Soybean Processing

Monday, November 18

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Matt Amick, market development director for Missouri Soybean, tells Brownfield more about how soybean processing is expanding and what demand for soy biobased products and livestock means for growers. The post Soybean Processing appeared first on Brownfield Ag... Read More.

Expanding markets for U.S. soy

Monday, November 18

A farmer leader with the United Soybean Board says the soy checkoff is focused on developing new international markets. Minnesota farmer Patrick O’Leary says growing export markets is crucial for U.S. soybean demand. “It’s one of the few proteins where we’re getting all nine... Read More.

Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 10 | Barbeque and Biofuels

Monday, November 18

Missouri is the second-largest producer of biofuels and contributes 13% to the price of soybeans, making it a significant market with many benefits. Biodiesel encourages better diesel engine performance, reduces our carbon footprint, is a great resource for farmers, and betters the rural economy.... Read More.