USDA raises 2023 pork, broiler estimates Friday, December 8 by Brownfield Ag NewsThe USDA’s 2023 meat production projection adjustments were mixed. Beef came out at 26.932 billion pounds, unchanged from November, on higher average weights canceling out a slower slaughter pace, with an average steer price of $175.55 per hundredweight, down $1.75, higher imports, lower exports,... Read More.
Unite For Rice County Match Week Raises a Staggering $208,801.68 for Rice County Community Foundation Funds Wednesday, December 6 by Brenna EllerBy Karly Frederick, Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Unite For Rice County Match Week has concluded on an astounding note, with an incredible collective effort resulting in a total donation of $138,801.72. This figure, magnified by... Read More.
USDA keeps ’23 all milk price, raises ’24 projection Thursday, November 9 by Brownfield Ag NewsUSDA has lowered its projections for 2023 milk production. In the November Supply and Demand Report, USDA says cow numbers were revised lower in the last Milk Production Report and milk-per-cow growth slowed in the 3rd quarter. That trend is expected to continue... Read More.
USDA balances corn demand, raises soy supplies Thursday, November 9 by Brownfield Ag NewsThe chief commodities economist with StoneX Group says USDA made a balance sheet adjustment in the November supply and demand report that could support corn prices. Arlan Suderman says the agency tried to balance out a better-than-expected U.S. corn crop with demand projections. “USDA had... Read More.
USDA raises U.S. corn, soybean crop estimates Thursday, November 9 by Brownfield Ag NewsThe USDA has increased its expectations for U.S. corn and soybean production. As of November 1st, corn is projected at a record 15.234 billion bushels, 1% above October and 11% more than 2022, with the USDA also raising the average yield guess 1.9 bushels... Read More.
StoneX survey raises corn and soybean yield predictions Thursday, October 5 by Brownfield Ag NewsStoneX Group has raised its projections for 2023 US corn and soybean yields. Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman tells Brownfield a recent survey of customers estimates a national average corn yield of 175.5 bushels per acre and soybean yield of 50.4 bushels per acre,... Read More.
Biggest Event Yet for McPherson Police Department’s COPS Charity Fundraiser Tuesday, September 26 by Brenna EllerBy Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The 2023 C.O.P.S. Fundraiser Charity Shoot on Saturday, Sept. 23, hosted by the McPherson Police Department and sponsored by Justice Lodge #457 raised a record-breaking $4,000... Read More.
NEFB’s property tax campaign raises awareness about involvement at county level Friday, September 15 by Brownfield Ag NewsThe Nebraska Farm Bureau has launched a campaign to raise awareness about increasing property taxes and asks for producers to get involved. President Mark McHargue tells Brownfield some progress has been made through recent legislation, but the job is not finished. “Land values and... Read More.
USDA trims upland cotton outlook, raises rice Friday, August 11 by Brownfield Ag NewsThe USDA has cut its 2023 cotton production estimate, while increasing the outlook for rice modestly. Upland cotton production is seen at 13.724 million bales, 2% less than 2022 due to ongoing drought, with a big drop in average yield to 773 pounds per... Read More.
Hutchinson Fire Department Raises $89,643.05 During Area School Drive Tuesday, August 1 by Brenna EllerBy the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In just three days the Hutchinson Fire Department’s (HFD) 2023 School Supply Drive raised $89,643.05 for the children of Reno County.In just its sixth year, donations surpassed the 2022 drive total by a... Read More.
Archery club raises money for young cancer survivor Saturday, July 22 by Brownfield Ag NewsOutdoor Adventures was on the road this week taking part in a local archery 3-D shoot at the Red Rock Archery Range located near Pella and Knoxville, Iowa. The Hickory Ridge Bow Hunters Club hosted a benefit shoot with 100% of the proceeds... Read More.
CONAB raises Brazil corn crop estimate again Thursday, July 13 by Brownfield Ag NewsBrazil’s equivalent of the USDA sees that nation’s already record large corn crop getting bigger. CONAB now sees the combined corn crop at 127.767 million tons, 1.6% above the June guess and 12.9% more than 2022 due to higher planted area and better growing... Read More.
