Wisconsin has its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza since 2015. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection confirms the disease was found in a Jefferson County laying hen facility. Wisconsin State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene Konkle says a joint USDA and state incident response is underway. “There are nearly three million birds on this facility, which again is no movement on or off at this point.” Konkle says […]
An Illinois farmer is excited for the inaugural year of the Post Application Coverage Endorsement or PACE program available to corn growers in select Midwest counties through their crop insurance. Tim Thompson tells Brownfield it will allow growers to make better decisions on applying nitrogen because it covers the risk of not getting in-season nitrogen applied. “Do part of theirs in the fall and in-season. In doing so, that could […]
May soybeans closed at $16.70 and 1/2, down 5 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $484.30, up $7.20May soybean oil closed at 73.95, down 208 pointsMay wheat closed at $10.96 and 1/4, down 10 and 1/4 centsApr. live cattle closed at $140.32, up $3.02Apr. lean hogs closed at $102.20, down 52 centsMar. Class III milk closed at $22.37, up 2 centsApr. ...
Gail Stratman, Regional Technical Services Manager for the heartland with FMC Corporation, tells Brownfield FMC has several new modes of action and new chemistries in the pipeline that will be coming out over the course of the next few years. He says FMC is introducing two new products in 2022. The first is a new biological product that provides disease control in corn, soybeans and sugarbeets. The second is a […]
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day higher, supported by the lower move in corn and waiting for direct cash business to develop. April live cattle closed $3.02 higher at $140.32 and June live cattle closed $2.75 higher at $135.70. April feeder cattle closed $4.42 higher at $162.50 and May feeder cattle closed $3.72 higher at $167.45. It’s been a quiet start to the week […]
Soybeans closed lower with May beans down five and a half cents at $16.70 and 1/2, and July beans closed four and a half cents lower at $16.46 and 3/4. May soybean meal closed up $7.20 at $484.30. May bean oil closed $2.08 lower at $73.95. Mixed overnight trading took place in the soy complex ahead of Monday’s open with the most support going to soybean meal. Argentina’s Ministry of […]
The new CEO for Michigan’s dairy checkoff says she plans to take a fresh look at the state’s largest ag sector. Dwyer Williams tells Brownfield she wants to find ways to bring cooperatives, processors, and others in the industry together for the greater good of dairy farmers. “I also want to spend time listening to dairy farmers, and if they’ll have me, I’d love to come to their farms, I’d […]
An Illinois farmer says the demand for used farm equipment is high, and that’s making supplies tight. Tim Thompson grows corn and soybeans near Jackson and says he purchased a used planter in September and is still waiting for delivery. “For me, it’s a new planter. It’s a new used planter. My friend down the road a few miles is waiting for a new one on April 1. He’s […]
Analysis by the USDA finds technology has been a major driver behind more productive cows and increased consolidation over the past 20 years. Economic Research Service ag economist Eric Njuki tells Brownfield innovations include improved breeding, feeding programs, and better data-driven management. “Everything from nutrient intake to milk production, to detection of estrus, and just the overall being of the cow,” he says. Researchers analyzed the sharp shift in small […]
