A west central Indiana farmer says another year of lower farm incomes has led to changes in his operation. Jason Brier, who grows corn and soybeans and does custom work in Warren and Fountain Counties, tells Brownfield, “We kind of rolled back on some fertilizer.” He says, “Our fertility levels are very, very high, so […] The post Many farmers focused on cutting costs, finding revenue appeared first on Brownfield […]
Minnesota farmers faced inconsistent weather during the first month of planting. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says overall, progress is ahead of normal. “We had crops starting to be planted even as early as the 11th of April, and I think for the first time in years we had soybeans going in […] The post Minnesota farmers navigate wet, dry, and cold spring planting extremes appeared first […]
Cash dairy prices were lower on Thursday except for nonfat dry milk at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.6950. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.03 at $1.63. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5950 to $1.63. Cheese barrels were down $0.0150 at $1.60. No sales were recorded. Butter was down $0.01 at $1.63. No sales were recorded. Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0025 at $2.2950. One sale was recorded at that price. The post Cash dairy prices mostly lower Thursday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says the calendar pushing into May means farmers need to adjust their planting priorities. Stephanie Porter tells Brownfield, “Don’t start panicking by any means, but if you haven’t already, focus your attention on the corn so you can get that planted.” Northern Illinois farmer David Isermann says […] The post Time to focus on corn appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
The USDA Deputy Undersecretary for Rural Development says the agency remains committed to improving broadband access for farmers and ranchers. “As soon as you think you have enough, you need more.” Neal Robbins says the department is working directly with state agencies to provide the resource directly to ag producers. “The states who know more […] The post USDA working with states to improve rural broadband connectivity appeared first on […]
An Iowa congresswoman says she believes Proposition 12 language still has a path forward in the Senate version of the farm bill. Republican Ashley Hinson says the House was able to include an amendment that pushes back on California’s animal confinement law. “It clearly passed out of the House in a bipartisan fashion,” Hinson said. […] The post Lawmakers continue debate over Proposition 12 in farm bill appeared first on […]
A new soybean concentrate facility is making moves to increase demand for U.S. soybeans. “Our vision for this project was to really supply plant-based proteins globally.” Brian Douville with Bunge says the new $550 million food-grade soy protein concentrate facility in Morristown, Indiana will process 4.5 million bushels of soybeans each year. “About half of […] The post Bunge opens new soy protein facility in Indiana, will boost demand for […]
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer says farmers critically need the certainty of permanent, year-round sales of E15 fuel blends. “Corn farmers are worried. They want to see E15 come about as being a year-round solution to some of their issues that they have – to offer them another market.” The Nebraska Republican says yearly emergency waivers […] The post Fischer says nationwide year-round E15 would boost corn demand appeared first on […]
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says a cattle herd in northern Michigan has been confirmed with bovine tuberculosis. The department says the herd in Iosco County was identified after a cow tested positive at a USDA-inspected processing plant, and additional animals were confirmed during an investigation at the farm where it originated. State […] The post Bovine TB detected in northern Michigan appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
