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FMMO final rule to be published Monday, referendum begins

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service released their final rule to update the federal milk marketing orders two weeks ago, but farmers and cooperatives still can’t vote to accept or reject it.  That’s because the final rule must be published in the Federal Register before the...

Expect more waiting for a farm bill

The head lobbyist with Syngenta expects more waiting for a new five-year farm bill. Mary Kay Thatcher tells Brownfield… “That is not going to pass in 2024, so we’ll extend that, kick it down the road.”  She says, “I suspect till the end of...

Your Thanksgiving feast is a national effort

Farmers every region of the country make the Thanksgiving meal that you enjoy with your family and friends possible.  Think of the staples – turkey, cranberries, celery, sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkins, peas, potatoes, and carrots.    AUDIO: Healthy Living on Thanksgiving food supply...

Soybeans higher ahead of holiday break

Soybeans ended the day higher, in lighter volume business. The USDA announced a sale to China on Wednesday morning, which did help the trade get off to a solid start.  Development conditions in South America continue to look favorable, with more rain on the...

Former USDA leader, Wisconsin lawmaker Nelsen remembered

A former USDA official and six-term Wisconsin Assembly member has died.  Betty Jo Nelsen served in the administration of President George H. W. Bush as administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service within the United States Department of Agriculture, and in 1992, was nominated...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 27, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.15 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.88 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $290.50, up $2.40Dec. soybean oil closed at 40.75, down 184 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.37 and 3/4,...

Cattle futures up on strong cash trade

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by higher cash business during the session.  December live cattle closed $1.10 higher at $188 and February lives closed $.90 higher at $188.60.  January feeder closed $.67 higher at $258.77 and March...

Southern Illinois farmland sale brings $25k per acre; realtors say not typical

The husband-and-wife realtor team that recently sold southern Illinois farmland for over $25,000 per acre says the auction results weren’t typical. Brenda Chandler, managing broker of the couple’s Property Peddler, Inc., says they expected the 176-acre farm’s location on the edge of Waterloo, Illinois,...

University of Wisconsin merges agronomy update meetings

Wisconsin farmers and crop consultants can now get more agronomy information while attending fewer meetings.  University of Wisconsin weed scientist Rodrigo Werle tells Brownfield instead of having separate meetings at different times of the year, all of the research information will be available during...

Minnesota FFA to hold new State Leadership Conference

Minnesota FFA will host a new State Leadership Conference next month. FFA president Lauren Stoel says the move begins to address the challenge of meeting its growing membership needs during Minnesota’s State Convention in April. “We’re going to be holding all of our Leadership...

Midwest Food Bank delivers hay to North Carolina farmers

The CEO of the Midwest Food Bank says a unique donation is helping to replenish hay supplies in hurricane ravaged western North Carolina. Eric Hodel tells Brownfield… “A local central Illinois farmer said ‘Hey, I’ve got an excess hay crop, and I feel like...
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