Nebraska Ag Industry Tours
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Kellan Heavican will be in Wahoo and Fremont Tuesday, March 22, 2022 for the Nebraska Ag Industry Tours. ...
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Land values end sales season with a bang
The owner of a farm real estate business considers September through March to be the prime sales season for farmland, and he says this year it’s ending with a bang. Luke Worrell with Worrell Land Services in west central Illinois tells Brownfield in 2021, class A land values in Illinois jumped 26% year over year- with a similar trend seen from coast to coast. “Quite honestly, I think we have […]
Fertilizer supply issues could cause lack of food security
A global fertilizer retailer says input supply issues could cause food security concerns. Nutrien Ag Solutions President of Global Retail Jeff Tarsi is stressing the need for growers to maximize production this growing season with the likely loss of Ukrainian crops in the global market and the lack of fertilizer shipments from the Black Sea region. “Number one, we need that production to feed the world,” he said. “Number two, […]
Setting the record straight on caffeine myths
March is National Caffeine Awareness Month, and the International Food Information Council is helping set the record straight on some caffeine myths. Megan Meyer, science communications specialist with the council, says naturally occurring caffeine is not better for your health. Healthy Living: Click here for more information. ...
Minimizing the potential for herbicide resistance
Establishing a weed management program that incorporates multiple modes of action helps farmers minimize the potential for herbicide resistance. In this Managing for Profit, UPL Tech Services Manager Kip Jacobs talks about the importance of herbicide layering to combat tough weeds and reduce herbicide resistance. ...
Biodiesel, renewable diesel fueling new markets for soybean farmers
Expanding biofuels markets are creating new opportunities for soybean farmers. Nebraska farmer Greg Anderson says additional soy crushing facilities across the Midwest will help meet demand for renewable diesel and biodiesel. “People are now crushing beans for the oil. That’s never happened before in my lifetime as I recall and keeping the value here and serving those markets is going to be very important to soybean farmers’ profitability.” He tells […]
Live cattle futures lower ahead of direct cash business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle closed lower waiting for direct business to develop and feeder cattle closed mostly higher, supported by the lower move in corn. April live cattle closed $1.50 lower at $139.35 and June lives closed $1.27 lower at $135.52. April feeder cattle closed $.02 higher at $162.62 and May feeder cattle closed $.02 lower at $167.27. Direct cash cattle trade has been relatively quietly through […]
Closing grain and livestock markets: March 16, 2022
May corn closed at $7.30, down 28 centsMay soybeans closed at $16.49 and 1/4, down 9 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $478.00, down $6.00May soybean oil closed at $73.55, down 13 pointsMay wheat closed at $10.69 and 1/4, down 85 centsApr. live cattle closed at $139.35, down $1.50Apr. lean hogs closed at $102.37, down 2 centsMar. Class III milk closed at $22.38, up 1 centApr. ...
Waterways Council continuing lock and dam education in DC
Commodity checkoff dollars are helping the Waterways Council educate the public and lawmakers in DC about the importance of lock and dam infrastructure. Senior Vice President Deb Calhoun tells Brownfield they ran a campaign inside the beltway last year that included a 30 second TV commercial and short videos showing how inland waterways contribute to the environment, economy, and US competitiveness. “We also created a few high-end animated videos to […]
