Brownfield Ag News

In this edition, John Hinners, Vice President of Industry Relations for the US meat Export Federation highlights how red meat exports impact corn farmers, how corn checkoff dollars help expand meat export opportunities and the impact meat exports play for corn farmers in Illinois.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

In this edition, John Hinners, Vice President of Industry Relations for the US meat Export Federation highlights how red meat exports impact corn and soybean farmers, how checkoff dollars help expand meat export opportunities and the impact meat exports play for corn and soybean farmers in Indiana.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

In this edition, John Hinners, Vice President of Industry Relations for the US meat Export Federation highlights how red meat exports impact corn farmers, how corn checkoff dollars help expand meat export opportunities and the impact meat exports play for corn farmers in Michigan.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

In this edition, John Hinners, Vice President of Industry Relations for the US meat Export Federation highlights how red meat exports impact corn farmers, how corn checkoff dollars help expand meat export opportunities and the impact meat exports play for corn farmers in Missouri.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

In this edition, Illinois Soybean Growers Director of Public Policy and Market Development Andrew Larson explains what the Voice for Soy program is, how it works, and how to join while also highlighting the important role farmers can play when connecting with their elected officials. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

This week in the markets –  Cash cattle were up $1.80 this week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $4 higher. April live cattle futures were up $1.50 and March feeder cattle were up $.60. Choice Boxed Beef ended the week up about $5, strength in ribs and loins. Cash hogs were up nearly $2 this week. April lean hog futures were up $3.60. Pork cutout value gained $.5...

The next cotton trait coming to the market is ThryvOn Technology – stacked with Bollgard 3 XtendFlex Technology. In this Managing for Profit, Jon Riley, North American cotton trait launch for Bayer talks about the technology – and what it means for US cotton growers.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Executive Vice President and CEO Dan Merk explains the Special 2020 Dividend, why it’s happening, who is eligible, and when checks are going out to Rural Mutual policyholders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this edition Ryan LeGrand, CEO of the US Grains Council highlights where the US stands with foreign markets, new export markets they are pursuing, what export demand means for Illinois corn farmers, and where corn checkoff funding is being invested. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this edition Ryan LeGrand, CEO of the US Grains Council highlights where the US stands with foreign markets, new export markets they are pursuing, what export demand means for Indiana corn farmers, and where corn checkoff funding is being invested. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this edition Ryan LeGrand, CEO of the US Grains Council highlights where the US stands with foreign markets, new export markets they are pursuing, what export demand means for Michigan corn farmers, and where corn checkoff funding is being invested. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this edition Ryan LeGrand, CEO of the US Grains Council highlights where the US stands with foreign markets, new export markets they are pursuing, what export demand means for Missouri corn farmers, and where corn checkoff funding is being invested. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Executive Director Warren Formo discusses the work of Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center to both help farmers become better stewards of the land and share the many ways they are protecting water quality today.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week in the markets –  Cash cattle were up $2.25 this week and feeder cattle were steady to $4 higher. February live cattle futures contract closed $1.20 lower and March feeder cattle closed $6.25 lower as March corn futures rose $.47 cents. The Choice Box Beef Price was $11.25 higher this week. Cash hogs were nearly $2 higher this week. While the February lean hog fu...

As our conversation with Compeer Financial vice president of legislative affairs Perry Aasness continues, he discusses trade policy under the new administration and how President Biden might approach China. Aasness also touches on the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership and the possibility of the U.S. entering into that agreement. And there’s a deep dive into climate...

Illinois farmers produce corn for ethanol-based fuel to support cleaner air, but don’t always see a button labeled E15 at the fuel pump. In this edition of IL Corn Connection, Dave Loos with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board and Angela Tinn with the American Lung Association will explain why E15 is marketed as Unleaded 88, the benefits of it and other marketing efforts to increase consumer awarene...

Infield Advantage is a field trial program for Indiana farmers that collects data to help make future management decisions. In this edition of Indiana Corn and Soybean Checkoff connection, Indiana corn and soybean farmer Carey McKibben will highlight his experience with Infield Advantage and the benefits of the program.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan, or CMPM, is the state’s checkoff program for corn growers. In this edition of Michigan Corn Connection, the Executive Director of the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan Jim Zook will highlight the mission of CMPM, the role they play for Michigan corn farmers and their priorities for 2021.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

Gary Marshall is the CEO of the Missouri Corn Growers Association and the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council. In this edition of Missouri CornTalk, he will highlight their priorities this year including export expansion- especially through ethanol and other value-added sectors, their plans to achieve these goals and the importance of checkoff funding. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

This week in the markets –  Cash cattle are steady this week and feeder cattle markets are steady to $4 lower. February 2021 live cattle futures are up nearly $4 for the week and March feeder cattle are over $8 higher on the week due in part to the 30 cents per bushel decline in the March corn futures. The Choice/Box beef price gained over $8 this week, on strength across the board....

With sweeping changes at the federal level, farmers are wondering how their operations might be impacted by a new Administration and Congress. Compeer Financial vice president of legislative affairs Perry Aasness says some of the appointments at USDA and EPA help shed light on how President Biden plans to approach key issues like, trade and the environment. And Aasness says comments made...

The EPA’s dicamba approval includes a training requirement for anyone using the product. In this Managing for Profit, Mark Groth with Bayer CropScience talks about one of the training options available to growers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Suzanne Isige and Kim Koh from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin discuss how consumers have pivoted during the pandemic, and what is shaping consumer buying habits as the new year starts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week in the markets –  Cash cattle were $2 lower this week, feeder cattle were steady to $6 lower. February live cattle futures were down $1.85 and March feeders were down $1.50, pressured by the strength in corn as March corn was up nearly $.35 for the week. Choice box beef was up $4.25 this week. Cash hogs were up $1 this week. February lean hog futures were down $....

Bayer PLUS Rewards allows farmers to choose the products that are right for their farm and while earning rewards on eligible purchases at the same time. And there’s even more opportunity for farmers this growing season. In this Managing for Profit, Bayer PLUS lead Josh VanDeWalle shares more details about year two of Bayer PLUS Rewards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...