Soybeans with momentum heading into 2024 Monday, December 11 by Brownfield Ag NewsSoybeans have a lot of momentum going into 2024. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says he expects a sizable jump in bean acres next year. “That’s everyone’s line of thinking as we look out there. I would say the futures market is... Read More.
The Leopold Award Monday, December 11 by Brownfield Ag NewsMissouri Farmers Care Executive Director Ashly McCarty says this years Missouri Leopold Award, co-sponsored by Missouri Soybeans, went to Cope Grass Farm in Montgomery Country. Listen to learn more about the Leopold Award. Learn more at mosoy.org. Brought to you by Missouri’s soybean growers and... Read More.
Returning whole and 2% milk to school menus Monday, December 11 by Brownfield Ag NewsUpdates to nutrition programs in 2012 pushed whole and 2% milk off of school lunch menus. Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation says it needs to be brought back for a few reasons. AUDIO: Healthy Living on whole and 2% milk
Cornerstone of Weed Management Monday, December 11 by Brownfield Ag News Enlist Field Specialist Greg Young says despite some challenging conditions, 2023 yielded several highlights for growers of Enlist-traited acres. He tells Brownfield applying a preemergence herbicide followed by two posts and a residual continues to be a recipe for success. ...
No big rains expected for dry areas of Brazil until end of year Monday, December 11 by Brownfield Ag NewsA principal atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says the dry conditions in Brazil are starting to show up in corn and soybean production estimates. Eric Snodgrass says the northern part of Brazil has been extremely dry, which has caused CONAB and USDA to... Read More.
Consultant says farmers need to know their carbon scores Friday, December 8 by Brownfield Ag NewsA crop consultant says there are different opportunities available for farmers to generate income from carbon programs. Mitchell Hora is a 7th generation southeast Iowa farmer and consultant who encourages farmers to explore the ways regenerative farming and a low carbon intensity score can... Read More.
Start simple, shoot for diversity in cover crops Friday, December 8 by Brownfield Ag NewsA northwestern Wisconsin farmer has had success with cover crops for more than a decade, and he keeps fine-tuning his plan. Andy Bensend farms west of Dallas, Wisconsin, and tells Brownfield he started cover cropping more than a decade ago, and he’s fine-tuning... Read More.
McKalip: GMO-corn dispute continues to move forward Friday, December 8 by Brownfield Ag NewsThe chief agriculture negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative says the dispute settlement process challenging Mexico’s proposed GMO corn ban is still moving forward. Doug McKalip tells Brownfield the dispute settlement panel is filing the documentation to address the proposed... Read More.
Young’s service to agriculture recognized Friday, December 8 by Brownfield Ag NewsCyndi Young, Director of Brownfield & Learfield Ag received the Outstanding Service to Agriculture Award Monday, December 4, 2024, at Missouri Farm Bureau Convention. The award is given annually to Missourians who have “demonstrated their desire to work closely with Farm Bureau and... Read More.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 8, 2023 Friday, December 8 by Brownfield Ag NewsMar. corn closed at $4.85 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $13.04, down 7 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $404.70, down $2.10Jan. soybean oil closed at 50.20, down 93 pointsMar. wheat closed at... Read More.
MOFB remains neutral on ROFR, want to see more state involvement in proposals Friday, December 8 by Brownfield Ag NewsThe president of Missouri Farm Bureau says the organization remains neutral on the Right of First Refusal following a veto on the issue during delegate session at the annual meeting. Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield it’s a complicated topic. “I’ve heard from members who are concerned... Read More.
Dry conditions stick around heading into New Year Friday, December 8 by Brownfield Ag NewsA principal atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says dry and above-normal conditions will stick around the Midwest through the end of the year. Eric Snodgrass says this isn’t great news for the widespread drought in the short-term, but the back half of winter... Read More.
