2024 NAFB Convention
The Brownfield team will be in Kansas City, MO, for the 2024 National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting.
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2024 NAFB Convention
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Record yields challenging Michigan basis
The chairman of the Michigan Corn Growers Association says record corn and soybean yields will challenge profitability this season. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “That does contribute to a higher basis on corn and lower prices overall.” “That’s certainly a battle we’ve got to walk... Read More.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s dairy farm families are committed to treating their cows and land with the utmost care and respect, showing quality care yields quality products, and quality products create happy dairy lovers. They drive our state forward through sustainable farming practices and genuine love for... Read More.
GDT index down Tuesday
The Global Dairy Trade index fell by three-tenths of a percent Tuesday. Price gains in the Cheddar cheese and anhydrous milk fat markets nearly made up for losses in the butter, Mozzarella cheese, lactose, and skim milk powder markets. Cheddar cheese was up 4.2%... Read More.
Illinois Soybean Association remains hopeful for new farm bill
The director of government relations with the Illinois Soybean Association says he’s hopeful that a new five-year farm bill can be completed this year. However, Andrew Larson says he’s also realistic. “Obviously, everybody’s preference is to pass a new farm bill, but we know... Read More.
Focusing on Nutrients
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes corn checkoff dollars to support the conservation efforts of farmers across the state. In this Managing for Profit, Megan Dwyer, director of conservation and nutrient stewardship for the Illinois Corn Growers Association, discusses the group’s latest efforts.
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CONAB sees big corn, soybean crops for Brazil
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA is projecting big corn and soybean crops. CONAB sees soybean production at 166.054 million tons, which would be up 12.7% from last year on an increase in planted area and improved yields. Combined corn production is pegged at 119.739... Read More.
A return to unseasonably mild, warm weather for most; a more showery pattern on the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation across much of the eastern one-third of the U.S. should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather in most... Read More.
Showers (some snow) around the Great Lakes region; a “November feel” across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, freezes occurred early Tuesday in many Midwestern locations from the upper Mississippi Valley westward, effectively ending the growing season in those areas. However, recent warm, dry conditions have assisted with crop maturation, minimizing concerns about this later-than-average first freeze. Chilly... Read More.
Purdue researcher digs into crop farm profitability
Ag economist Michael Langemeier with Purdue University has been digging into a University of Minnesota database to look at the low farm profitability of crop farmers and the financial stress that creates on the farm.
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South American weather a focus for markets
A commodities economist says prices aren’t expected to move higher unless there’s a weather scare in Brazil and Argentina. Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group says that’s not expected in the near-term and U.S. producers are marketing harvested grain accordingly. “Farmers are going to use... Read More.
Wisconsin celebrates cranberry milestone during harvest
The cranberry harvest is in full swing. Wisconsin Cranberry Grower’s Association Executive Director Grant Holley tells Brownfield the recent warm days and now cooler weather has helped the berries. “The colder mornings and the colder nights that we’re having is going to help to... Read More.
