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NCGA frustrated yet optimistic over final week of Congressional session

The president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says the final week of the Congressional session has generated mixed emotions. Kenneth Hartman, Jr., who farms in southern Illinois, tells Brownfield… “Unfortunately, we’re frustrated because we couldn’t get a farm bill passed, so we’re...

Planting Asgrow XtendFlex Soybeans in 2025

Asgrow XtendFlex products, coupled with Roundup Ready® Xtend Technology, provide weed control and flexibility from added tolerance to glufosinate. In this Managing for Profit, Asgrow brand manager Brittany Eubank says XtendFlex soybeans will continue to be offered for next year. The post

Drone usage still in early stages for specialty crops

An Extension educator says spray drone adoption has lagged for non-row crop farmers. Michigan State University Extension’s Michael Reinke tells Brownfield, “Because most of the research in the past and the adoption has been in the field crops, they are still on the fence...

Progress on a CR is good news for American ag

The president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says the Continuing Resolution released Tuesday is good news for American agriculture.   Chuck Conner says the proposal includes much-needed financial assistance for farmers.  He says while it won’t make producers whole again, it...

Number of U.S. farms continue to decline

Data from the USDA shows the number of farms in the U.S. is declining and a farm real estate specialist says he expects the trend to continue. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, says it’s getting more and more expensive to run an...

TFI economist assesses “stable” nitrogen supply

A fertilizer market analyst says she expects a stable nitrogen supply in 2025. Veronica Nigh, senior economist with The Fertilizer Institute, tells Brownfield, “We’re well positioned from a production capacity on the nitrogen side to carry into 2025 with the ability to produce an...

Cattle futures waiting for direct business to develop

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, mostly lower ahead of direct business.  Feeders closed higher on the lower move in corn.  February live cattle closed $.22 lower at $189.75 and April live cattle closed $.17 lower at $191.57.  January feeder cattle...

Soybeans, corn see more pressure from South America

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, with January hitting a new contract during the session. South American crop conditions are mostly favorable, with some estimates rising for Brazil. AgRural projects the crop in Brazil at 171.5 million tons, with very early harvest...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 17, 2024

Mar. corn closed at $4.43 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.76 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $287.20, up 30 centsJan. soybean oil closed at 40.62, down 110 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.45, down...

Michigan farmer recaps exceptional harvest season

A farmer in Michigan’s thumb-area says favorable weather conditions led to a better-than-expected crop year. Carla Schultz and her family raise soybeans, corn, pigs, beef cattle, alfalfa, black and navy beans, and wheat. “We actually were above average for both soybeans and corn. That...

Kansas Farm Bureau sets legislative priorities for 2025

The president of Kansas Farm Bureau says the organization is preparing for the 2025 state legislative session.  Joe Newland says water rights are always a priority for members. “We have to be careful about not just quantity, but the quality as well, where we...
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