Farm News

The Andersons, Inc. signs long-term lease at Port Houston

Thursday, October 31

The Andersons has announced an expansion of its operations at Port Houston to increase soybean meal exports for farmers. Matt Dvorak says as domestic soybean crush demand rises to meet renewable fuel standards, there are more export opportunities. “We’re going to add 22,000 metric... Read More.

Trade experts weigh in on progress of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Thursday, October 31

A group of trade experts say it’s too early to determine how much the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity will impact U.S. agricultural exports. Warren Maruyama is the former General Counsel for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. “I’m not sure it’s going to do a lot... Read More.

The Mosaic Company discusses food security priorities at World Food Prize

Thursday, October 31

A sustainability agronomist says fertilizer companies have a critical role providing food to help feed a growing population. Adam Herges with The Mosaic Company says farmers are raising an abundance of crops that can help tackle food insecurity. “Most global food crops, in order... Read More.

Snodgrass concerned drought conditions could worsen

Thursday, October 31

An atmospheric scientist is concerned drought conditions could worsen over much of the Midwest. Dr. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions says there are two strikes against a large region of the Corn Belt that’s become extremely dry. “Low soil moisture that’s throughout the... Read More.

Finding a cause and solution for greenhouse gases from silage

Thursday, October 31

A team of researchers at Kansas State University have determined a cause and potential solution for greenhouse gas emissions from silage. The research simulated silage from corn, alfalfa and sorghum, monitoring emissions over a four-week period. Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Jeongdae Im discusses... Read More.

Nutrien largest potash producer

Wednesday, October 30

The world’s largest crop inputs company is also the biggest potash producer. Nutrien Ag Solutions is based in Saskatchewan Canada, where it boasts six potash mines with more than 20 million metric tons of capacity. Head of marketing Brian Knifong says the process to... Read More.

Rep. Smith says extending biodiesel blenders’ credit would create more clarity for producers

Wednesday, October 30

A U.S. Congressman says a lack of certainty from the U.S. Treasury led him to cosponsor a House Resolution to extend the biodiesel blenders’ tax credit through 2025. Nebraska Republican Adrian Smith tells Brownfield… “We’re needing more time basically so that producers can have... Read More.

Agronomist urges caution reading soil tests

Wednesday, October 30

An agronomist says the dry field conditions might influence soil test results. Dan Ritter with Dairyland Seed in Indiana tells Brownfield it will be important to test soil for nutrients so farmers know what fields need and where they can save money, but don’t... Read More.

Think twice before anhydrous applications

Wednesday, October 30

A nutrient management specialist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers should think twice before applying anhydrous this fall. John Lory says the soils are dry and temperatures aren’t cool enough in Missouri. “Our soils cool off later and then, they don’t stay as... Read More.

APHIS confirms first detection of H5N1 in swine

Wednesday, October 30

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the first detection of H5N1 in swine in the United States. The National Pork Producers Council confirms there are no food safety concerns following detection of the virus. H5N1 was found on a backyard... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 30, 2024

Wednesday, October 30

Dec. corn closed at $4.11 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.76 and 1/2, up 11 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $301.60, down 20 centsDec. soybean oil closed at 43.81, up 101 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.73 and... Read More.

Cattle futures move lower at midweek

Wednesday, October 30

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle waiting for the week’s direct cattle business. December live cattle closed $1.52 lower at $186.42 and February live cattle closed $1.57 lower at $187.05. November feeder cattle closed $1.10 lower at $245.50 and January feeder... Read More.