USDA is undergoing a nationwide search for soil conservationists. Nearly $20 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act is dedicated to conservation efforts and the Natural Resources Conservation Service needs more boots on the ground to help get practices in place. Inflation Reduction Act Coordinator for NRCS Gayle Barry tells Brownfield they are hiring entry-level soil conservationists in all 50 states. “We’re really looking for people who are excited to work […]
Shawn Conley The Wisconsin Soybean Program’s director says soybean planting in his state is far ahead of average. Shawn Conley with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield this is an unusual planting period. “Soybean acres are actually the most planted by this time of year than we’ve ever seen in the State of Wisconsin, which is pretty weird, based on the weather we’ve had the last two weeks. That’s because […]
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of widespread direct business. June live cattle closed $.92 lower at $163 and August live cattle closed $.37 lower at $161.17. August feeder cattle closed $.97 lower at $225.15 and September feeders closed $1.27 lower at $228.37. Direct cash cattle trade has been slow to develop this week. Bids surfaced on Wednesday at $177 live and $275 dressed, […]
A conference committee has reached agreement on the ag budget with two weeks remaining in the Minnesota Legislative Session. Speaking to Brownfield before an agreement was announced, House Agriculture Committee chair Samantha Vang said most of the differences between the House and Senate version boiled down to funding. “So I think those can be resolved very quickly and hopefully we get to see the conference committee (move to) adoption.” In […]
A cattle and crop producer in southeastern Missouri says his farm got some rain in the last week, but conditions are dry again. “Normally, I’d call this muck boot weather, but I haven’t really had to wear them at all this year.” Jeff Reed in Wayne County says the half inch of rain helps the fescue and crops, but more is needed to improve the dry spell. He says another […]
Corn and soybean farmers across the country are benefiting from the expansion of biofuels use. The High Performance Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Summit brought stakeholders across the transportation sector together to discuss future energy solutions that include corn-based ethanol and soy-based biodiesel. Paul Hodgen is president of the Indiana Corn Marketing Council. He says ethanol benefits farmers, consumers, and the environment. “Half of our corn here in the state gets […]
Jul. corn closed at $5.94, up 9 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $14.04, down 10 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $419.50, up 50 centsJul. soybean oil closed at 52.05, down 99 pointsJul. wheat closed at $6.41 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $163.00, down 92 centsAug. feeder cattle closed at $225.15, down 97 centsJun. ...
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Soybeans are watching U.S. planting and development conditions, with rain in some areas in the near-term forecast, but medium-term outlooks generally have a drier pattern in parts of the region. If that forecast follows through, it could cause some early damage to this year’s crop. Brazil’s record large soybean harvest is nearly complete, with CONAB’s updated outlook scheduled for Thursday morning. Brazil’s […]
Farmers and ranchers continue to pay close attention to farm bill discussions. Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton serves on the American Soybean Association’s Board of Directors. He says producers need a stronger farm safety net. “Making sure ARC and PLC are working the way they are supposed to, and providing sort of a counter cyclical base under the market,” Walton said. Northwest Iowa farmer Kelly Nieuwenhuis says trade programs need […]
