Farm News

Soybeans firm, with corn mixed, wheat down

Thursday, October 31

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Soybeans continued to be influenced by the strength in soybean and global vegetable oils, in addition to the bullish crush margins. The USDA’s monthly soybean crush numbers are out Friday. The USDA’s attaché in Argentina estimates... Read More.

2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Results

Thursday, October 31

By the U.S. Department of Agrigulture LINCOLN, Neb. — There were 212,714 farms with 53.1 million irrigated acres, which included 81 million acre-feet of water applied in the United States, according to the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey results, published today by the U.S.... Read More.

Farmer-focused school food supply chain presents opportunities

Thursday, October 31

The chair of the National Farm to School Network says creating farmer-focused incentives could provide greater food supply chain resiliency. May Tsupros tells Brownfield, “In the United States, school food is the country’s largest restaurant.” “If we can invest in getting local food into... Read More.

USDA price indices fall in September

Thursday, October 31

Farmers made and paid less in September than August. The USDA says the index of prices received fell 5.6% with losses in cattle, hogs, market eggs, and lettuce against gains in corn, broilers, turkeys, and milk. The index of prices paid was down 0.2%... Read More.

Aquaculture is a growing market for U.S. soy

Thursday, October 31

The board chair of the Indiana Soybean Alliance says China’s growing demand for a sustainable and high-quality protein is an opportunity to expand U.S. soy exports. Kevin Cox tells Brownfield… “To see that big picture and to understand how it takes everybody doing their part... Read More.

Fall rains welcome for Kansas winter wheat

Thursday, October 31

The CEO of Kansas Wheat says the recent rains are welcome for the winter wheat crop. “The reports look to be anywhere from 1 to 1.5 inches in areas.” Justin Gilpin tells Brownfield storms and rain developed along I-35 in central Kansas into the... Read More.

Investing in prodution research benefits America’s soybean farmers

Thursday, October 31

A northeast Indiana farmer says continuing to invest soybean checkoff dollars into production research is crucial to the bottom line for farmers. Don Wyss, an Executive Committee member for the United Soybean Board, says it’s all about finding ways to improve performance without increasing... Read More.

Sustainable ag practices and food security

Thursday, October 31

Farmer leaders with the United Soybean Board have been meeting with global partners on food security challenges. North-central Iowa farmer April Hemmes tells Brownfield some developing countries have been seeking suggestions on ag production practices. “We take so much for granted on how we... Read More.

Global drought concerns catch attention of wheat market

Thursday, October 31

A market analyst says lower world wheat stocks are starting to catch the attention of the grain markets. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting says there’s drought in top wheat growing countries like the United States, Australia and the Black Sea region.... Read More.

New study shows a decrease in grain entrapments

Thursday, October 31

A Purdue University ag safety specialist says a new study shows a significant decline in grain entrapments. Ed Sheldon says entrapments are the leading cause of fatalities in the U.S. but have declined 34% since 2022. “As far as looking at grain entrapments, we... Read More.

Drought conditions leave elevated fire risks across Indiana

Thursday, October 31

Dry conditions, soaring temperatures, and high winds have increased fire risks across Indiana this week. Melissa Widhelm is the associate director of the Midwest Regional Climate Center. “When we have dry grasses along ditches and we have dry crops, any kind of spark can... Read More.

Cash dairy prices mostly lower Thursday

Thursday, October 31

Cash dairy prices mostly lower except butter Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. There’s still no movement in dry whey prices or purchases, as they remain unchanged at $0.6025. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.05 at $1.84. No sales were... Read More.