The First of its Kind! Self-Propelled Round Baler – Introducing the Vermeer ZR5
Vermeer dives into the first of its kind self-propelled round baler, the ZR5.
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Agriculture
2023 Field work has started
We are a family farm in Ontario showing you what we do on our farm to produce eggs and what goes on day to day. Every day we do chores, gather eggs and make feed. On our farm we plant the crops and harvest them to feed the chickens, also we start our laying hens from day old chicks and raise them to be the best birds they can be […]
MO FFA names state officer team for 2023-24
A new state officer team was named during the Missouri FFA Convention in Columbia. The 2023-2024 State FFA President is Sam Tummons from Columbia. The First Vice-President is Owen Neely from Lockwood. Secretary is Karson Calvin from Troy. There are 13 new vice-presidents across the state including: Caleb Simpson from Bolivar, Claire Walker from Chillicothe, Colin McIntyre from Belton, Gabriel Todd from Norwood, Isabella Hamner from Camdenton and Jaden Kultgren […]
House Majority Whip positive SNAP will remain tied to next farm bill
The Majority Whip in the U.S. House is positive the nutrition title will not be separate from the next farm bill. Republican Congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota says as the Majority Whip, his job is to make sure any bills coming to the House Floor can pass. “It’s our job to make sure that our members are all getting their questions answered (because) they represent their constituents (and) have to […]
DFA members expect to benefit from processing innovations
Dairy Farmers of America says new processing investments will help create more innovative products for consumers and better returns for farmer-owners. Kristen Coady tells Brownfield last year’s acquisitions of plants in Richmond, Indiana, and Pacific, Missouri will help the company offer dairy foods that last longer in the fridge and provide additional health benefits. “We just launched Good Culture probiotic milk that’s extended shelf life that offers lactose-free milk in […]
Ethanol supporter hopes debt ceiling bill restores tax incentives
New legislation that would raise the U.S. debt ceiling includes language ethanol supporters would like removed. Economist Scott Richman from the Renewable Fuels Association tells Brownfield the bill as-written repeals several biofuel tax credits that are important for meeting climate goals. “What this is going to do is provide a way for biofuel producers to monetize that reduction in carbon to push toward net zero.” Richman says the $1.25 Sustainable […]
Live and feeder cattle, lean hog close higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were mostly higher, getting ready for the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report, which was out after the close. There was limited influence from the losses in corn, midday boxed beef, and the week’s steady to lower direct trade. June live cattle were up $.17 at $164.52 and August was $.12 higher at $163.55. May feeders were $.05 higher at $212.40 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 21, 2023
May corn closed at $6.63 and 1/4, down 1/2 centMay soybeans closed at $14.83 and 1/2, down 14 centsMay soybean meal closed at $445.70, down $5.60May soybean oil closed at 53.40, down 103 pointsMay wheat closed at $6.61 and 3/4, down 6 centsJun. live cattle closed at $164.52, up 17 centsMay feeder cattle closed at $212.40, up 5 centsMay lean hogs closed at $77.02, up 20 centsMay Class III milk closed […]
The U.S. dairy industry continues sustainability efforts
A sustainability leader with Dairy Management Inc. says the U.S. dairy industry has been a pioneer in improving its environmental footprint. Lori Captain, group executive vice president of sustainability for DMI, says the industry continues to work toward ambitious goals. “In 2020, the industry set some environmental sustainability goals to achieve by 2050. The goals include achieving greenhouse gas neutrality, optimizing water usage by maximizing recycling, and improving water quality […]
