Fostering innovation and collaboration in the ag industry leads to enhanced value for stakeholders. In this Managing for Profit, UPL’s Natalie Hummel talks about how the OpenAg platform advances new technologies to make them available to farmers faster. ...
Spare parts for chassis of construction machinery There’s a heightened awareness around parts shortages as spring fieldwork picks up. Southeast Minnesota farmer Rob Tate tells Brownfield breakdowns are common this time of year. “I was just down at the dealership getting a few things taken care of and a few minor parts, but I try to keep a few spare parts on hand that I know that I may need […]
The Biden administration has rolled out additional resources to help America’s farmers and ranchers boost production to meet demands globally and at home. During a stop at a farm in Illinois on Wednesday, President Biden announced they’re increasing the number of counties eligible for double cropping insurance, “If the weather conditions aren’t ideal, or aren’t at least good, or there are other disruptions, then the timing of everything is thrown […]
A west-central Minnesota farmer is frustrated by weather this spring. Noah Hultgren says conditions have been cold, cloudy, and windy from March on. “I kind of laugh because I saw somebody talking about it’s like March 61st because it was basically from March, April and early May all kind of the same.” The Raymond-area farmer grows sugarbeets, corn, soybeans, kidney beans, alfalfa, and canning crops. He tells Brownfield there’s only […]
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were higher watching direct cash business develop, and feeder cattle were lower pressured by the higher corn. June live cattle closed $1.17 higher at $133.57. August feeder cattle closed $1.85 lower at $170. There was another light round of direct cash cattle trade that took place on Wednesday. Live deals were at $140 in the South, generally steady with Tuesday’s business. There was […]
Cargill is expanding its voluntary carbon program to 15 states this year. Sustainability lead Nathan Fries tells Brownfield Cargill RegenConnect can help farmers capture more profitability from regenerative agricultural practices like cover crops and no-till while participating in the carbon marketplace. “We expect over time that they’ll receive enhanced soil health benefits also, such as improved water absorption and drought tolerance on their soils, and increased yields as studies shows,” […]
Jul. corn closed at $7.88 and 1/2, up 13 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $16.06 and 3/4, up 14 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $397.90, down $3.60Jul. soybean oil closed at 83.45, up 251 pointsJul. wheat closed at $11.113, up 20 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $133.57, up $1.17Jun. lean hogs closed at $100.85, down 72 centsMay Class III milk closed at $24.89, up 23 […]
U.S. farm organizations are concerned a Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed emissions regulation could impact farmers. American Farm Bureau Attorney Travis Cushman tells Brownfield. “It risks being very, very burdensome to farmers and ranchers and it risks making their data come up in ways that should not come up, and also, there are liability concerns for farmers and ranchers. Again, farmers and ranchers are not public companies and we should […]
Adjustments to crop insurance could boost U.S. crop production and alleviate some market pressure. University of Missouri ag economist Ben Brown said the Biden administration’s interest in increasing crop production and acreage could offset conflicting factors like rising loan rates. “The conversation now has switched to ‘how do we use crop insurance to increase production’,” Brown said. “And I think some of [the administration’s] proposals actually have potential to bring […]
