Farm News

A future for a carbon pipeline in South Dakota?

Friday, March 7

The CEO of the American Carbon Alliance says he’s optimistic a carbon pipeline project can still move forward following the signing of a new eminent domain law in South Dakota. “I don’t think anyone has given up on the pipeline and no one has... Read More.

More unseasonable warmth ahead for the Heartland; a wet, very active pattern for most

Friday, March 7

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures from the central and southern Plains to the East Coast, while colder-than-normal conditions will cover the northern High Plains and the West. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation in the south-central... Read More.

Making the tariffs work in “the art of the deal”

Friday, March 7

A farmer from eastern South Dakota says he believes trade tariffs can be a short-term pain for long-term gain. But Scott VanderWal tells Brownfield “I’d hate to see them last too long, like a year or something, but that’s something we can’t control. We’re... Read More.

Cattle lower, waiting for rest of week’s direct trade

Thursday, March 6

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were down on the week’s steady to lower direct business, with feeders picking up additional pressure from the higher move in corn. April live was $.27 lower at $196.27 and June was down $.07 at $192.62. April... Read More.

Sens. Moran, King Lead Reintroduction of Legislation to Expand Access to Capital for Farmers & Rural Communities

Thursday, March 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Angus King (I-Maine), Roger Marshall M.D. (R-Kan.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) today reintroduced the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act. This legislation would benefit American families, farmers... Read More.

Block named Outstanding Agricultural Educator

Thursday, March 6

This year’s Outstanding Agricultural Educator says she’s still having fun teaching after 25 years. Melanie Block started her career at Ravenna High School in 2000. “Being able to be involved in my community and form partnerships with colleges like Grand Valley, and give the... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 6, 2025

Thursday, March 6

May corn closed at $4.64, up 8 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.27 and 1/4, up 15 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $304.90, up $5.10May soybean oil closed at 43.17, up 18 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.54, up 5 and 3/4... Read More.

Federal funding freeze halts Illinois EATS program

Thursday, March 6

The deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) says the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze has halted the Illinois EATS program. Kristi Jones tells Brownfield it was part of the USDA funded Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. “Those reimbursement dollars are how... Read More.

Maximize efficiencies to create profitability

Thursday, March 6

BW Fusion is a crop nutrition and biological company with an agronomic education focus. Josh Messer, Agronomy Consultant with BW Fusion and Agronomy 365 tells Brownfield they work with farmers to improve the efficiency of soils and crops throughout the entire season. Messer tells... Read More.

Elanco partners with Medgene to launch HPAI vaccine for dairy cattle

Thursday, March 6

Elanco Animal Health has partnered with Medgene to launch the first highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccine for dairy cattle. Tim Bettington is executive vice president of corporate strategy and market development for Elanco. “Our ability to vaccinate those animals and potentially eliminate transmission also... Read More.

Soybeans, corn, wheat close solidly higher

Thursday, March 6

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Some forecasts have early harvest delaying rain in parts of Argentina and a couple of firms have trimmed estimates in Brazil this week. Still, while some outfits have lowered their estimates for South American production, there... Read More.

Michigan farmer: We can’t cut back on inputs anymore

Thursday, March 6

A northern Michigan farmer says he’s concerned about crop protection pricing and availability in 2025. Scott Miller says he’s already planning to lower input usage and can’t risk further reductions. “We fertilize every acre. We put on just enough for the crop that we’re... Read More.