Farm News

Stabenow introduces farm bill in committee

Monday, November 18

U.S. Senate Ag Committee chair Debbie Stabenow has introduced her version of a farm bill for consideration. The proposed legislation includes $39 billion in new resources including $20 billion for a farm safety net that would increase reference prices and provide immediate assistance to...

Ample propane supplies this winter

Monday, November 18

An industry expert says there should plenty of propane on hand this winter. Mike Newland, director of agriculture business development with the Propane Education & Research Council, tells Brownfield… “Corn season and corn harvest was a bit of a miss as far as drying...

Soybean Processing

Monday, November 18

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Matt Amick, market development director for Missouri Soybean, tells Brownfield more about how soybean processing is expanding and what demand for soy biobased products and livestock means for growers. The post

Expanding markets for U.S. soy

Monday, November 18

A farmer leader with the United Soybean Board says the soy checkoff is focused on developing new international markets. Minnesota farmer Patrick O’Leary says growing export markets is crucial for U.S. soybean demand. “It’s one of the few proteins where we’re getting all nine...

Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 10 | Barbeque and Biofuels

Monday, November 18

Missouri is the second-largest producer of biofuels and contributes 13% to the price of soybeans, making it a significant market with many benefits. Biodiesel encourages better diesel engine performance, reduces our carbon footprint, is a great resource for farmers, and betters the rural economy....

NATIONAL CROPS

Monday, November 18

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Beck’s to open soybean processing facility in southeast Missouri

Monday, November 18

Beck’s has plans to open a new 60,000 square foot soybean processing facility in southeast Missouri. Kyle Durham, with Missouri Soybeans, says the project will expand the company’s seed processing capabilities. “It looks like they’re projecting to be phase one building completed by the...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 15, 2024

Friday, November 15

Dec. corn closed at $4.24, up 5 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.98 and 1/2, up 11 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $289.60, up $2.60Dec. soybean oil closed at 45.35, up 91 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.36 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/4 centsDec. live...

Soybeans, corn, wheat rebound

Friday, November 15

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Contracts bought back some of the recent losses, with help from a bounce in soybean products. China says it will cancel VAT tax rebates for several products imported by the U.S., including modified oils like soybean...

New life in the farm bill

Friday, November 15

The head lobbyist with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the election results could motivate Congress to get a farm bill passed in its lame duck session. Ethan Lane tells Brownfield, “That would be a really good move to clear the decks of some...

A changing pattern ahead; unsettled weather, showery for most

Friday, November 15

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures nationwide, except for warmer-than-normal weather along and near the Pacific Coast and from the Great Lakes region to the middle and northern Atlantic States. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal...