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The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says the livestock sector continues to navigate the risks of New World screwworm.   But, Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri tells Brownfield, “I don’t think it’s going to have a big, big effect on us here in Missouri and probably won’t have a very big effect […] The post Cattle industry continues to monitor New World screwworm movement appeared first on […]

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board is utilizing check-off funding to further research of the corn genome. In this Managing for Profit, Holly Adair-Anderson, a second-year doctoral student at the University of Illinois, discusses wide-reaching research aimed at breeding a more efficient and environmentally sound corn plant. The post Building Better Corn appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

The expansion of an Indiana-based bioethanol facility could help increase domestic corn demand. Jason Lucas with POET BioProcessing tells Brownfield the updates will allow the facility to process 193 million gallons of ethanol each year. “Right now, we buy about 35 million bushels of corn, that will turn into about 70 million bushels,” he says. […] The post POET ethanol expansion in Indiana expected to boost corn demand, help support […]

A pair of Wisconsin farmers say frustration is mounting over the lack of Congressional movement on nationwide, year-round E15.  Casey Kelleher, president of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board and Jefferson County farmer, says passing legislation to expand availability of higher blends of ethanol out of the House was a good step, but… “I haven’t heard […] The post Stalled E15 legislation frustrating farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Some farmers say it’s too soon to know if a potential resolution to the conflict in the Middle East could lead to lower input prices. Scott Gigstad of Kansas says the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz must stay in place for lasting relief. “Until something gets signed, and then is everybody in play going […] The post Farmers cautious on input price relief amid Middle East developments appeared first […]

Wisconsin FFA members are dedicating part of their time during this year’s state convention to serving others. State President Amalia Draxler tells Brownfield service is a core principle of the organization. “Our members are showing up, choosing to be selfless, put extra time and effort, and do hard work to benefit the rest of our […] The post Wisconsin FFA Living to Serve across Madison during convention appeared first on […]

The interim executive director of Farm Rescue says he’s excited about the direction of the organization. Tim Sullivan, who’s served as the non-profit’s executive director for the past five years, says the hiring of Shari Rogge–Fidler to take over as director on July 1st is a sign of growth. “I’ve always played a dual role […] The post Farm Rescue growing to meet rising need appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to have a negative impact on U.S. corn and soybean prices. University of Minnesota grain market economist Ed Usset says freeing up the movement of oil puts pressure on energy markets. “And they’re already showing some softness, even though they’re still elevated. And if the energy […] The post Hormuz shipping resumes, adding bearish tone to grain markets appeared first on […]

Across the Corn Belt, cool weather trails the recent spate of rainfall and severe thunderstorms. Last week’s severe weather, which peaked from June 9-11 and featured several dozen Midwestern tornadoes and more than 1,000 reports of wind damage, led to isolated damage to crops and farm infrastructure. Still, most Midwestern corn and soybeans have ample […] The post An unseasonably active pattern resumes on parts of the Plains, northern & […]