Governor Walz has signed the agriculture omnibus bill into law. Minnesota Farmers Union government relations director Stu Lourey says more than $18 million in drought relief is included in the legislation. “Which the Governor first proposed in October of last year (and) we asked for it in August, and he’s been eager to get that on his desk throughout this entire session.” The ag bill also provides $1.5 million to […]
Jul. corn closed at $7.77 and 1/4, up 12 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $17.32 and 1/4, up 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $432.30, up $4.10Jul. soybean oil closed at 79.57, down 95 pointsJul. wheat closed at $11.57 and 1/2, up 14 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $132.17, down 22 centsJun. lean hogs closed at $110.40, down 70 centsJun. ...
Photo: (L-R) USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Rick Adamski, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz, Wisconsin FSA State Director Eugene Schriefer The USDA Deputy Secretary told a Friday farmer mental health roundtable that rural mental health care funding remains a priority. Jewel Bronaugh says USDA was fortunate to get funding in last farm bill they could use to help state ag departments establish farmer mental health […]
June Class III Milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed 26 cents higher at $24.51. July up 23 at $24.60. August futures up 18 at $24.36. September through November contracts 23 to 27 cents higher. Dry whey up $0.0125 at $0.5225. Blocks steady at $2.28. Barrels up $0.01 at $2.2950. Butter down $0.0125 at $2.8775. Four trades were made ranging from $2.87 to $2.89. Nonfat dry milk up $0.0050 […]
An annual ag-based fundraiser will reach a milestone later this summer. The Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show enters its 40th year of raising money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Governor Kim Reynolds tells Brownfield they hope to raise $400,000 this year. “I love the kids that put in the time and the work to raise these steers, and to have the opportunity to be a part of […]
A state ag director says more trade discussions are needed with Mexico after participating in a trade mission to the country last week. Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn said key trade discussions with Mexico will have a strong impact on U.S. farmers. She tells Brownfield at the top of that list is the trading partner’s push to block imports of GMO products by 2024. “We want to make sure that […]
A leading grain market economist doubts negation attempts by the United Nations with Russia to allow Ukrainian grain exports will open any trade. Kenneth Scott Zuckerberg with CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange tells Brownfield the U.N. likely doesn’t have the authority to make a deal with Russia removing sanctions against the country. “First of all, the U.N. isn’t in charge of the sanctions that are coming against Russia,” he said. “And then […]
JBS has agreed to develop and implement an infectious disease preparedness plan to better protect employees. The Brazilian-owned food processing company made the announcement as part of a settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration after inspections at two facilities revealed failures protecting workers from coronavirus hazards. Between April and August of 2020, a plant in Greeley, Colorado saw outbreaks result in the deaths of five employees and more […]
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 27, 2022 – Today during a visit to the Junction Development Catalyst project site in West Des Moines, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced more than $32 million to fund 2022 wood innovations and community wood grants.
