Farm News

Director of Nebraska Pork Producers Association announces retirement

Monday, December 2

A search is underway for the next director of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association. Board President Ryan Preister tells Brownfield the organization is looking to replace long-time director Al Juhnke. “We’re excited to see who’s out in the industry and who could help lead...

How do farmers feel about seed treatment alternatives?

Monday, December 2

An economist at the American Soybean Association says a recent study found wide use of seed treatments across the U.S. Jacquie Holland tells Brownfield… “They are an easy and kind of low contact way of ensuring plant health during the early periods of soybean...

House Bill 683 could be good news for Ohio farmers

Monday, December 2

The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says farmers need more financial assistance in the midst of the state’s historic drought. Brian Baldridge says he recently testified before the Ohio House Finance Committee and requested an additional $10 million for farmers. “There’s a...

Dairy margins, fluid milk consumption improving

Monday, December 2

Dairy margins continued to improve in November. The National Milk Producers Federation says the monthly margin under the Dairy Margin Coverage Program for September set a second-straight record high at $15.57 per hundredweight. The federation says the increased profitability is the result of falling...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 2, 2024

Monday, December 2

Mar. corn closed at $4.32 and 1/2, down 1/2 centJan. soybeans closed at $9.85 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $287.90, down $4.00Jan. soybean oil closed at 41.42, down 32 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.47 and 1/4, down 3/4...

National Farmers Union watching tax reform

Monday, December 2

The National Farmers Union is looking at how possible changes to federal tax policy might impact farmers. President Rob Larew says several provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 expire in 2025. “First of all, we’re always going to be looking...

Ag issues to monitor in 2025

Monday, December 2

The head lobbyist for Syngenta says there are several ag issues that need to be prioritized in 2025. Mary Kay Thatcher says tax reform is near the top of the list. “It’s a massive tax bill. It’s $5 trillion. It’s all kinds of things...

Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 11 | Strategic Planning

Monday, December 2

In this Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast episode, Mark Lehenbauer, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) Chair, discusses how the MSMC is using the checkoff to update its strategic plan and focus on fundamental strategies like research benefiting farmers and demand-building efforts. Listen now to learn...

New farmers see opportunity in Christmas trees

Monday, December 2

The Executive Director of the Real Christmas Tree Board says the industry has seen a resurgence of young farmers over the past decade. Marsha Gray tells Brownfield, “I think it is that interest in we might call it agritourism or just experiential opportunities for...

Cooperative leader says FMMO referendum is not the end of the battle

Monday, December 2

The leader of a dairy cooperative says efforts to improve conditions for dairy farmers doesn’t end with the referendum on federal milk marketing order reforms. Tim Trotter with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative tells Brownfield the USDA’s final rule for the federal milk marketing orders...

October corn for ethanol, soybean crush up on month

Monday, December 2

The amount of corn used for ethanol production during October 2024 was slightly less than October 2023. The USDA says 460.493 million bushels of corn were used for ethanol production, up 3% on the month and down only slightly on the year, partially due...

Farmer hopes for more trade agreements

Monday, December 2

A farmer and member of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board says now that the election is over, it’s time to get back to creating new trade agreements. Shane Goplin tells Brownfield many countries were hesitant to create new trade deals. “The world was on...