Farm News

New planter options help improve on-farm efficiency

Tuesday, August 27

Case IH is launching three new planters in 2025. Dave Brennan with Case IH says these changes were made with productivity in mind. He says the increased efficiency of the equipment can help farmers improve their return on investment. AUDIO: Dave Brennan, Case IH The...

AGI showcases BinManager and pre-cleaner technologies at Farm Progress Show

Tuesday, August 27

AGI strategic account manager Ryan Thompson says farmers can benefit from the automation BinManager provides, while Jeff Cruzan, new business development for dryers, tells Brownfield the new AGI pre-cleaner can make mixed flow dryers operate even more efficiently. Ryan Thompson interview: Jeff Cruzan interview:...

Georgia farmer breaks own soybean yield record

Tuesday, August 27

The national soybean yield record-holder has eclipsed 200-plus bushels an acre two years in a row. Alex Harrell farms in southwest Georgia and broke the record for soybean yield in 2023 at 206 bushels per acre. “And this year we were able to break...

Farm labor rule deemed unconstitutional

Tuesday, August 27

A federal judge says a recent rule from the Department of Labor to improve temporary ag worker protections is unconstitutional. The U.S. District Court Judge has sided with the plaintiffs who argued the DOL’s rule illegally provides collective bargaining rights to H-2A guest workers...

Cattle futures up on technical support, midday beef

Tuesday, August 27

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were supported by the higher midday boxed beef and technical support, getting ready for direct business. October live was up $2.42 at $179.40 and December was $2.47 higher at $178.85. September feeders were $.57 higher at...

Baldwin seeks additional USTR action on common food names

Tuesday, August 27

A Wisconsin Senator is praising the U.S. Trade Representative for a recent agreement with Chile but says more trade agreements and strong enforcement are needed. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter to USTR Katherine Tai saying market access to Chile will allow the sale of...

Soybeans see more gains, with corn, wheat up

Tuesday, August 27

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Near-term conditions look hot in much of the region, potentially stressing the crop. By this weekend, most of the region should see cooler temperatures and some areas could also get receive rainfall. There’s a chance...

China is buying milk powder again, for now

Tuesday, August 27

The recent Global Dairy Trade event August 20th saw the price index jump five and a half percent, with the biggest price jump in the whole milk powder market. Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield there’s a reason for the price jump. “We finally...

Wisconsin Ag Coalition shows candidates about farming, food production

Tuesday, August 27

Wisconsin’s political candidates have an opportunity to learn more about agriculture and important issues before election day. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield about thirty agricultural groups teamed up to host Engage with Agriculture, a series of on-farm bipartisan educational and relationship...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 27, 2024

Tuesday, August 27

Sep. corn closed at $3.67 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.67 and 1/2, up 7 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $317.30, up $5.20Sep. soybean oil closed at 41.15, down 55 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.08 and 1/4,...

Manure digesters capped on food waste recycling

Tuesday, August 27

Some state regulations are limiting how manure digesters can support food waste reduction goals. American Biogas Council Vice President of Policy Heather Dziedzic tells Brownfield, “Right now, we have sort of a tension if you will between goals to recycle organics and divert food...

Another option for managing weeds without herbicides

Tuesday, August 27

A mechanical weed specialist says there are benefits from moving away from herbicides to control weeds. Sam Oschwald Tilton is helping growers make the switch to mechanical weed prevention. “Non-chemical or physical weed control is getting a lot more interest,” he says. “Recently, the popularity...