A rural development director with USDA says the farm bill is essential for supporting and expanding rural communities. Branden Fewins, state director for Michigan, tells Brownfield economic development initiatives in the farm bill along with broadband, infrastructure, and other programs are key for rural areas. “Without the passage of a farm bill, we simply won’t be able to deliver those services so it’s essential that this takes place,” he says. […]
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day lower on technical selling. June live cattle closed $1.05 lower at $133.77 and August live cattle closed $1.05 lower at $136.02. August feeder cattle closed $1.82 lower at $174.37 and September feeder cattle closed $1.20 lower at $177.45. A quiet Thursday for direct cash cattle trade activity. While the bulk of the week’s business has likely wrapped up, […]
May corn closed at $8.03 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $16.78 and 1/2, up 8 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $426.90, down $1.40May soybean oil closed at 86.50, down 58 pointsMay wheat closed at $10.96, up 30 centsJun. live cattle closed at $133.77, down $1.05June lean hogs closed at $107.07, up $1.97May Class III milk closed at $24.94, up 22 centsJun. ...
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says exports in March nearly matched the previous year’s record for the month. Total export values in March were up 25 percent from 2021 to $860 million while the volume declined by one percent. Exports of cheese were up 13 percent, with cheddar up nearly 90 percent, as global consumer demand for U.S. cheese grows. Export volumes remained subdued according to the council as tight […]
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Old crop export sales were up and it was another strong week for new crop sales, and both are ahead of the USDA’s expected respective paces for those marketing year. Unknown destinations and China topped the list for old crop, while the reverse was true for new crop. Crush demand continues to be solid and more near-term planting delays are likely. Soybean […]
A southern Iowa farmer says wet fields will keep him out of his tractor until next week. Ray Gaesser tells Brownfield it’s been raining off and on since the end of April. “I think about two inches of rain since last Thursday night,” he said. Gaesser says half of his corn has been planted, along with 25 percent of the soybean crop. “The corn is sprouting, so that’s a good […]
Legislation to protect private property rights has passed the Missouri Senate. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield Senate passage of eminent domain legislation has been a long time coming. “I can’t say enough about the landowners who continue to face these issues…,” he said. “And because of the conversation that they have raised, we have been able to work with lawmakers to come up with a forward-looking bill […]
The lead protein economist for CoBank says the impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza isn’t likely to let up anytime soon. Brian Earnest tells Brownfield he anticipates lingering impacts of tighter supplies throughout 2022. “And consumer spending,” he says. He says eggs are typically a low-cost, high-protein staple for families at the grocery store. “In 2018 when a couple of large producers went to an everyday low price under $1 […]
Spring is in full swing and summer is around the corner, which means there is a lot of in-season produce to reach for at the farmers market and grocery store. Healthy Living: The US Department of Agriculture is reminidng people that seasonal produce in your area will vary by growing conditions and weather. And, USDA says whether they’re fresh, frozen, canned, or dried, fruits and vegetables are a good way […]
