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2024 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference

Wednesday, October 9

Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Ag Outlook and Policy Conference The post 2024 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. 2024 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference

White House meeting includes update on Mexico GM-corn dispute

Wednesday, October 9

Minnesota’s ag commissioner says the Biden administration is expecting a panel decision on Mexico’s decree banning GM-corn imports soon. “They expect a decision is imminent.” Thom Petersen tells Brownfield “I think there will be lots of action on this in the next month and... Read More.

Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting

Wednesday, October 9

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp will cover the Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting The post Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting

National FFA Convention

Wednesday, October 9

Brownfield’s Erin Anderson will cover the 2024 National FFA Convention The post National FFA Convention appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. National FFA Convention

Best Practices for Maximizing Yield Potential During Harvest

Wednesday, October 9

Maximize yield potential during harvest. In this Managing for Profit, Channel Seeds Technical Agronomist Patrick Koenig discusses harvest recommendations. The post Best Practices for Maximizing Yield Potential During Harvest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Best Practices for Maximizing Yield... Read More.

A wide-range of temperatures ahead across the Heartland; a dry pattern to continue

Wednesday, October 9

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures throughout the western and central U.S., while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover the East. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the U.S. should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather in parts... Read More.

Very favorable early-autumn weather continues for the Heartland; seasonal to above avg.temps

Wednesday, October 9

Across the Corn Belt, scattered frost was noted again Tuesday morning in the upper Great Lakes region, outside any major crop areas. Regardless, summer crops continue to rapidly mature, with 90% of the U.S. soybeans dropping leaves and 47% harvested by October 6, well... Read More.

Export opportunities exist for dairy

Tuesday, October 8

A market advisor says U.S. dairy products are priced to attract cheese export sales. Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield cheese prices in Europe are higher than the U.S. “Even though our cheese prices are pretty high, if you look at our futures market... Read More.

USDA to focus on three additional market fairness efforts

Tuesday, October 8

The USDA says it will focus on three efforts to improve market fairness across the seed, meat and cattle sectors. The agency will soon take public comment on a new Packers and Stockyards Act rule to improve base prices for fed cattle purchasing agreements.... Read More.

Market analyst says don’t wait for even lower feed prices

Tuesday, October 8

A market analyst says livestock producers waiting for even lower feed prices should be very careful. Mike North with Ever.ag says when prices went down, other buyers also entered the market. “Those markets really started to respond from an export perspective when price got... Read More.

Minnesota farmer focused on break-evens

Tuesday, October 8

A northwest Minnesota farmer is building her marketing plan around cost of production. Theresia Gillie of Hallock says she uses an online tool from North Dakota State University’s website to identify her break- even point. “Put your last three years over your different expenses... Read More.