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USDA Recognizes National Pollinator Week

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2023 – During the week of June 19 – 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing National Pollinator Week through the continued commitment and support for pollinator health and research. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds and bats play a critical role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States. Honey bee pollination alone adds more than $18 billion […]

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After strong start, Iowa Ag Secretary concerned about expanding dryness

Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture is pleased with the start of the growing season in his state. Mike Naig says planting ran significantly ahead of the five-year average. “Now that’s not uniform of course, there were parts of the state that were slowed down because of some wet conditions. But as we turned the page to June, I feel really good about where we are.” But he tells Brownfield dry conditions […]

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Opioid epidemic impacts 3 out of 4 farm families

The opioid epidemic continues to wreak havoc on rural America. Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation director Ruth Meirick says opioid addiction is impacting rural families at greater numbers than the urban population. “Three out of four farm families have been impacted by the opioid epidemic, and three out of four farmers say they can access large amounts of prescription medicine without a prescription.” She tells Brownfield a change in behavior can […]

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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 16, 2023

Jul. corn closed at $6.40 and 1/4, up 17 centsJul. soybeans closed at $14.66 and 1/2, up 38 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $394.20, up $4.50Jul. soybean oil closed at 59.69, up 126 pointsJul. wheat closed at $6.88, up 26 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle closed at $171.72, up 65 centsAug. feeder cattle closed at $234.92, up 80 centsJul. lean hogs closed at $92.85, up 92 centsJul. ...

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Weather concerns continue to support corn, soybeans

The expanding drought conditions across the heart of the country sent soybeans higher Friday.  The biggest concern is that the drought conditions are hitting some of the highest-producing parts of the country.   And while there’s some scattered rain in the forecast, it still has to materialize.  The market is also finding strength as soybean oil stocks fell and the prices pushed higher.  Soybean meal export demand is improving.  Also contributing […]

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