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Creating a Strong and Viable Beef Industry in Missouri
Demand is critical to the bottom line for beef producers. In this episode, Tracey Mershon, a Missouri cattle producer and chairman of the Missouri Beef Industry Council shares how beef checkoff dollars are being invested to grow demand.
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Renewable diesel boom leveling out
The director of economics for Clean Fuels Alliance America says the renewable diesel boom is projected to level out this year. Jonathan Martin tells Brownfield production and use of renewable diesel has skyrocketed since 2020. “There’s a lot of reasons for that, but mostly...
Foreign worker visa denials adding to farm labor shortage
Finding good employees is hard, and keeping them is harder, especially if the farm is relying on foreign labor using visa programs. Lately, farming operations have been experiencing many more problems with the TN visa program for professionals with education and training such as...
K-State Wins National Forage Bowl Title
Team’s victory is the sixth by university judging teams in the past nine months
MANHATTAN, Kan. (Jan. 16, 2025) — A team of Kansas State University agronomy students rallied late in the championship round to capture the school’s fourth title in the past...
Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 14 | Research Development
In this episode of Spotlight on Soybeans, learn about the strong partnership between the University of Missouri and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, which has resulted in valuable research and innovations that benefit Missouri soybean farmers, like Justin Roan. Roan discusses how he utilizes...
University of Missouri Partnership
In this episode of Spotlight on Soybeans, MO Soybean Merchandising Council Board Member, Justin Rohn, discusses the partnership between Missouri soybean growers and the University of Missouri. Learn why he encourages continued collaboration between the two entities to better serve Missouri farmers.
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Foliar fungicide evaluations
Iowa State University recently released findings from its 2024 foliar fungicide evaluations, which is conducted on an annual basis. Extension plant pathologist Alison Robertson says six locations across Iowa are used for trials, and she tells Brownfield the data is beneficial for corn growers.
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Dr. John Delony’s passion for archery, hunting, and the outdoors
On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Dr. John Delony – bestselling author, mental health expert and host of @TheDrJohnDelonyShow on the Ramsey Network. John dives into his hunting roots and the importance of getting children involved with...
Kingrey focused on export markets in appointment to U.S. Trade Advisory Committee
The CEO of Indiana Corn and Soybean says continuing to grow exports will help U.S. farmers improve profitability. Courtney Kingrey tells Brownfield, “60% of US exports are concentrated in just four markets, which are China, Mexico, Canada and the EU.” She was recently appointed...
Farmer, processor say passage of FMMOs important
Farmers and processors are pleased the federal milk marketing order updates have been approved, but more regional changes could be coming. Hatley, Wisconsin farmer and new Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative President Heidi Fischer says, “As a dairy farmer myself, the approval of the referendum...
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 17, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.84 and 1/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.34, up 15 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $297.20, up $2.80Mar. soybean oil closed at 45.69, up 66 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.38 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/4...
