Farm News

Fall drought impacting cattle producers

Wednesday, October 23

A beef specialist says the fall drought is impacting cattle producers. Travis Meteer, with the University of Illinois Extension, says the dry weather is taking a toll on pastures. “And so, what’s happened in most of our pastures, we’ve not had that second growth... Read More.

Braving the storm

Wednesday, October 23

Hurricane Helene devastated the town of Erwin, Tennessee, but twelve FFA members didn’t let that stop them from attending National FFA Convention. Erwin FFA chapter secretary Noah Canter says he wanted to experience a sense of normalcy. “Watching our town get washed away and... Read More.

Brazil rejects request to remove ethanol import tariff

Wednesday, October 23

The USDA says Brazil has denied requests to remove its 18% tariff on ethanol imports. In a statement, the agency said it’s the second time the Tariff Changes Committee of the Chamber of Foreign Trade (CAMEX) rejected requests to reduce the ethanol tariff since... Read More.

Wisconsin biorefinery back in operation after fire

Wednesday, October 23

A Wisconsin ethanol and food product producer is back in operation after a fire started in a dryer. Aztalan Bio near Johnson Creek in Jefferson County had a short shutdown Monday morning. The company’s Director of Investments Eric Sievers tells Brownfield the plant is... Read More.

97th Annual FFA Convention kicks off in Indianapolis

Wednesday, October 23

The 97th Annual National FFA Convention gets underway today and nearly 70,000 FFA members are in Indianapolis, Indiana this week to participate in competition and develop their leadership skills. National FFA President Amara Jackson of Michigan tells Brownfield this week is an opportunity for... Read More.

Trait Your Field Right

Wednesday, October 23

The Channel brand will offer an extended lineup of SmartStax PRO and VT4PRO technology to fight against corn rootworm. In this Managing for Profit, Minnesota-based Channel Technical Agronomist Derek Crompton discusses how to make the best seed selections for your field. The post Trait... Read More.

New Wisconsin Corn leader looks forward to growing organization

Tuesday, October 22

The new Executive Director for the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board wants to get more farmers involved in promoting corn. Brenda Damrow Gudex was recently promoted by the board from Communications Director to lead the organization earlier this month. She tells Brownfield expanding the markets... Read More.

Cattle futures higher ahead of On Feed report

Tuesday, October 22

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of widespread direct business and Friday’s On Feed numbers from the USDA. December live cattle closed $1.05 higher at $188.05 and December lives closed $1.20 higher at $188.82. November feeder cattle closed... Read More.

Soybean yields underwhelming in Minnesota

Tuesday, October 22

Yields seem to be generally underwhelming as the soybean harvest winds down across the Upper Midwest. University of Minnesota Extension agronomist Seth Naeve says much of the crop dealt with too much moisture in the spring and not enough moisture the rest of the... Read More.

Soybeans, corn continue to rise

Tuesday, October 22

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. U.S. harvest weather looks favorable, some areas should be able to wrap up this week, and there’s more much-needed rain in the forecast for parts of Argentina and Brazil, but planting remains behind average. It’s looking... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 22, 2024

Tuesday, October 22

Dec. corn closed at $4.16 and 1/2, up 7 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.91 and 3/4, up 10 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $317.70, down 60 centsDec. soybean oil closed at 43.69, up 130 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.76, up 3 and... Read More.

Impacts of prolonged dryness evident in SW Minnesota

Tuesday, October 22

The impacts of a dry end to the growing season are evident in southwest Minnesota. Bryan Biegler grows corn and soybeans near Lake Wilson and says the area has only received around two inches of rain since July. “Soybeans this year were a little... Read More.