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Ag lobbyist says labor challenges are biggest issue facing agriculture

An agricultural lobbyist says he’s hoping for significant changes to the federal H-2A visa program for migrant workers. Mark Anderson with U.S. Custom Harvesters tells Brownfield… “The pie in the sky dream, I’d like to see a brand new foreign labor program that is...

Long-term grazing’s impact on soil compaction

The impacts of long-term grazing on soil compaction have been studied by a team of researchers at the University of Nebraska. Hello, The study looked at the impacts of grazing in the fall and early spring and the effects it might have on compaction....

Ag economist weighs in on challenging grain markets

An ag economist says 2024 was a tough year for growers as grain markets continued to move lower. Cody Bills with Farmers Business Network tells Brownfield… “If you didn’t have a disciplined risk management plan where you were forced to sell based on timing...

New ways to turn a profit

Farmers might be looking for new ways to turn a profit with tight margins expected again in 2025. Adam Kiel with the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund says their Midwest Climate-Smart Commodity Program offers payments that align with outcomes produced from certain conservation practices....

Researchers work to make cheese curds squeaky longer

Researchers are looking for ways to extend the freshness of cheese curds, and that means making the squeak last longer.  Consumers of cheese curds know the more squeak you hear while eating them, the fresher they are.  Rani Govindasamy-Lucey’s research team is working to...

RFA’s White discusses E15 in second Trump admin

Pictured: RFA’s Robert White at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A leader with the Renewable Fuels Association says he hopes a federal solution for year-round E15 will get prioritized now that the election is over. Robert White, senior...

Iowa farmer raises ‘phenomenal’ 2024 crop

Pictured: Brownfield’s Brent Barnett (left) with Stanton, Iowa farmer Mark Peterson at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City. A southwest Iowa farmer says his 2024 harvest was better than expected. Mark Peterson farms 500 row crop acres near Stanton. “I don’t want to...

Hog futures supported by cash business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were higher ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s On Feed numbers.   December live cattle were down $0.27 at $186.30 on February lives were down $.07 at $187.92.  January feeder cattle...

Farms hiring and paying more

The USDA says farmers and ranchers hired more employees in October and paid them more compared to last year. According to the department’s latest Farm Labor Survey, wages in October were up two percent from last year and the number of hired workers was up...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 20, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.30 and 1/4, up 3 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.90 and 1/2, down 8 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $289.40, up 80 centsDec. soybean oil closed at 43.28, down 156 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.52 and 1/2, up 2 and...

Propane powering the farm

An industry expert says advances in technology are bringing more uses for propane to the farm. Mike Newland, director of agriculture business development with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), says irrigation systems are a prime example. “They’re bringing a new, heavier built...
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