Brownfield Ag News

U.S. Grains Council Director of Global Programs Cary Siferath discusses the recent Virtual Grain Exchange and how they were able to continue to make deals without in-person conversations.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Margins are tight and farmers are looking to maximize their return on investment. In this Managing for Profit, Jody Foutch a technical agronomist with Dekalb and Asgrow talks about the opportunity Bayer’s XtendFlex soybeans will offer farmers for the upcoming growing season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

COUNTRY Financial representative Jason Lieske says it is important to avoid distractions while behind the wheel. The growing number of mobile electronic devices available today contributes to growth in potential distractions while driving.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this episode of Driving Demand, a content partnership with the Missouri Beef Industry Council, Shawn Darcy, Senior Director of Market Research at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association gives us an overview of market research being done for the Beef Check-off. Despite what you might hear in the media, Darcy says Consumer market research shows that beef demand is strong. To learn more about Beef C...

Farmers have a number of choices when it comes to tools for controlling herbicide-resistant weeds. Corteva Agriscience trait herbicide product manager Shawna Hubbard says it’s important that growers feel comfortable with emerging technologies. She points to communication and education as two items to keep top of mind, and Hubbard suggests there are a lot of resources available.   See Pri...

Suzanne Fanning is the Chief Marketing Officer for the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, the state’s dairy checkoff promotion program. Fanning explains the ultimate cheese lover’s community called Cheeselandia, which connects people around the world to other Wisconsin cheese lovers, recipes, and Cheese-related events. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

This week in the markets – Cash cattle are down $2.50 and feeder cattle auctions were $3 to $10 lower. December live cattle futures contract closed $5.15 lower and the November feeder cattle futures contract closed $5 lower. Choice box beef price was $2.40 lower this week. Cash hogs were down $.60 on the week and the December lean hog contract closed $2.80 lower. Pork cutout ga...

The inconsistent growing conditions this year demonstrated the benefit of planting corn and soybeans with strong agronomic traits and crop protection products. In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB Asgrow brand lead Pete Uitenbroek talks about how that strategy promotes positive harvest performance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Compeer Financial managing director of food and ag Jason Johnson, who specializes in working with grain and farm supply companies, says the ethanol industry has suffered tremendously as the COVID-19 pandemic prompted much less travel. Fuel demand improved through the summer, but the prospect of fewer drivers on the road this winter and other headwinds has Johnson concerned. This episode was r...

Beef Check-off dollars are invested in research to improve the quality, consistency and eating experience of beef. In this episode of Driving Demand, a content partnership with the Missouri Beef Industry Council, Bridget Wasser, Senior Executive Director of Product Research and Education at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the beef check-off tells Brownfield the number on...

Many farmers in the United States are working later in life and are in no rush to retire. They’re some of the hardest workers, but farmers sometimes feel insecure about leaving their work and passing it on to the next generation.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Farmers use a variety of tools to combat weeds. Shawna Hubbard, trait herbicide product manager with Corteva Agriscience, recommends a concept called field planning that involves knowing what’s in the field and what’s around it. 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 mostly unchanged for the week. Feeder cattle were steady to $8 lower. December live cattle futures closed $3.95 lower and November feeder cattle futures were down $1.15. Choice box beef down $4.15 on the week, with loins down nearly $14. Cash hogs are up $70 on the week and December lean hog futures were up nearly $2.75. Pork cut...

When it comes to selecting corn and soybean seed, farmers have a wide variety of options available to them. In this Managing for Profit, Dave Wallner Channel Seedsman at Advanced Seed Solutions runs through some of the things farmers should consider when selecting products for their farm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Before adding a farm employee, COUNTRY Financial representative Jason Lieske recommends a farm policy review to be sure an adequate workers’ compensation policy is in place should there be an accident. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Consumer confidence in beef as a safe and wholesome food is important for it to remain competitive in the marketplace. In this episode of Driving Demand, a content partnership with Missouri Beef Industry Council, we learn why check-off dollars are invested in pre-harvest beef safety threats from antimicrobial resistance and salmonella. Dr. Mandy Carr- Johnson, Senior Director of Scientific Affairs...

Justin Knoblock, Regional Vice President of Farm Credit Illinois, highlights their new program that waives fees at closing including origination fees, traditional loan appraisals and UCC filings to help farmers save even more money on loans. Listen to the podcast to learn how much you can save on a loan with Farm Credit Illinois, even in today’s volatile ag economy. Visit www.farmcreditIL.com...

Weeds are a problem for farmers across the country, but Andy Carriger, an Enlist field specialist with Corteva Agriscience, says herbicide resistance has made some species especially difficult to control. In many cases, he tells Brownfield pigweed and waterhemp prove to be the most challenging and recommends attacking with multiple sites of action. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

University of Minnesota Professor Tim Griffin uses mesocosms to evaluate how farmers can adapt their nitrogen management to reduce loss during extreme weather events.  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 are $.50 higher this week, feeder cattle markets were steady to $2 lower. December live cattle futures closed $1.70 higher this week. November feeder cattle contracts closed $3.85 lower. Choice box beef lost $1.87. Cash hogs closed $1.45 higher. December lean hogs closed $4.60 higher. The pork cutout value gained $2.10.  Wee...

AGI SureTrack has a big announcement this week. They’ve introduced the AGI FieldLab, which director of marketing Robin Walters says is the industry’s first hand-held spectrometer, allowing growers to get lab results right in the field. “We’re talking oil, protein and moisture results right while you’re out in the field or while you’re unloading a truck,” Walters says. “It’s a super simple, easy, q...

One of the most important management decisions for farmers is selecting the right feed products for their herd. In this Managing for Profit, Mark Richhart, DEKALB national top producer silage and forage manager shares some insight on choosing the right corn silage product for your operation.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Farming is dangerous work. COUNTRY Financial representative Brian Riches tells Brownfield life insurance helps protect families in case a bread winner is tragically taken.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Enlist field specialist Andy Carriger says while broadleaf weeds are traditionally the main target for many farmers, effective herbicides are also needed to keep grass in check. He recommends a season-long approach that incorporates multiple sites of action and tells Brownfield Enlist E3 soybeans fit well in that program.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

Compeer Financial senior swine lending specialist Chris Murphy says the coronavirus pandemic continues to send ripple effects across the food supply chain, and the pork sector is no exception. Processing slowdowns that occurred as workers got infected resulted in market ready hogs with no place to go. Murphy says harvest capacity is improving, but there’s still plenty of uncertainty and...