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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 6, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.26 and 1/4, up 7 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $10.03 and 3/4, up 2 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $298.40, down $1.10Dec. soybean oil closed at 46.34, up 135 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.73 and 1/4, up 3/4... Read More.

The potential impact of a new administration

A central Indiana dairy farmer is watching how the state’s ag policy under the new administration could impact his operation.  Zach Ireland is the owner of Freshly Dairy. “The impact it’s made on the local agricultural economy, consumer product offerings and helping to create... Read More.

Wisconsin Farm Bureau says election brought mixed results

A Wisconsin Farm Bureau leader says Tuesday’s election brought opportunities and some disappointment. Jason Mugnaini tells Brownfield with Republicans taking the White House and Senate, it’s not the time to take their foot off the gas on important issues for farmers. “Talking about a... Read More.

Broiler numbers stay on higher pace

Broiler sets and placements rose on both the week and the year. That’s in-line with the trend for most of this year as producers try to meet demand expectations. The USDA says 241.873 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, an increase of 674,000... Read More.

Export sales are up, but why?

U.S. corn and soybeans have been competitively priced on the global market and a grains analyst says that’s one reason there’s been an uptick in sales. Bryan Doherty is with Total Farm Marketing. “Importing countries in late winter or spring and even in summer... Read More.

Winners, losers, and the rest of us

Commentary. I pen this column before the results of Tuesday’s election are announced. My phone has been buzzing constantly for months with text messages from politicians in distant states, asking for money first and my vote second. Even after deleting and reporting these texts... Read More.

Cultural food fusion trends opportunity to increase demand

A U.S. Meat Export Federation market representative says the organization is leaning into culinary flavors to help grow demand for U.S. beef and pork. Gerardo Rodriguez says cultural food fusion trends have been a huge success. “The Asian gastronomy, they eat ramen, for example,”... Read More.

Farm labor questions remain with new administration

A farm labor specialist says there are a lot of unknowns about how the new administration will impact the farm labor shortage. Michigan State Univeristy ag labor economist Zach Rutledge tells Brownfield specialty crop producers have become more reliant on H-2A visas to secure... Read More.

Cash dairy prices steady to lower Wednesday

Cash dairy prices were steady to lower Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey prices were unchanged at $0.6175.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 at $1.75.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.75 to $1.76.  Cheese barrels were down $0.02... Read More.

Farmers scrutinizing plans for 2025

With the harvest season winding down, many farmers are turning their attention to next year. Central Illinois farmer Ken Franklin, who grows corn and soybeans in Christian County, says current crop budgets likely mean some cutbacks. “Well, I mean, I think we’re going back... Read More.

Ag lobbyist says election results have farm bill impact

Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House in the new year and an ag lobbyist says that will likely impact what lawmakers accomplish in the lame duck session. “I still think there’s a very small percentage likelihood we do a farm... Read More.
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