A genetically engineered salmon will be available to consumers in a few years, not that final approval’s been given. This will be the first GMO animal when it goes to market and Michael Stebbins with GMO Answers says there is nothing to fear. Continue reading GMO salmon nothing to fear at Brownfield Ag News.
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Mar 19
Trade dispute results in innovative marketing
The trade dispute with China has resulted in some innovative soybean export marketing. Tom Steever spoke to Jim Sutter, US Soybean Export Council CEO, who says the upside is the development of markets in other parts of the world. Sutter quoted US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s characterization of being “cautiously optimistic” about ongoing talks aimed …
Mar 15
Grandin pleased to see leg conformation issues in cattle being addressed
Temple Grandin spoke this week at the National Farmers convention in Des Moines. Noted livestock consultant Temple Grandin says she’s glad the cattle industry is starting to address foot and leg conformation issues. Grandin says she’s been warning the cattle industry about those issues for several years. “Back in the late 80’s the pig industry …
Mar 15
NBB says more EPA waivers terribly disappointing
Another round of refinery exemptions has been granted by the EPA and the National Biodiesel Board is very disappointed. Kurt Kovarik with NBB federal affairs, says demand destruction for biodiesel is high and he uses the 2017 RVO of 2-billion gallons as an example, “With all of the refinery exemptions that have been granted right …
Mar 15
USDA’s steer price projection is up
The USDA’s projection of 1.5 percent beef production growth is not as much as previously anticipated. Outlook Board Chairman Seth Meyer says the lower estimate is for various reasons, such as more cows going to slaughter. “And I think you’ve got lighter carcass weights,” said Meyer, in comments provided by the USDA, “as we’ve seen …
Mar 15
Kubota partners with Buhler for new large tractor series
Kubota Corporation has announced it will work with Buhler Industries Inc. to develop a new line of large tractors. Kubota product marketing director of ag equipment Martin Carrier tells Brownfield they will be customizing the tractor to the needs of livestock producers with crossover into crop farming. “Talking large square baler, larger mower conditioner, maybe …
Mar 15
Short covering supports grains and oilseeds
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade is waiting for more fresh news on talks with and demand from China. No date has been announced for the resumption of trade discussions between the U.S. and China. Crop weather looks non-threatening for most of South America. The USDA’s attaché for Canada pegs …
Mar 15
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 15, 2019
May corn closed at $3.73 and 1/4, up 3 centsMay soybeans closed at $9.09 and 1/4, up 10 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $310.80, up $4.90May soybean oil closed at 29.43, down 14 pointsMay wheat closed at $4.62 and 1/4, up 9 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle closed at $129.10, up $1.70Apr. lean …
Mar 15
Trump threatens tariffs and lawmakers say they will say no to U.S.-EU deal without ag
President Trump is threatening to raise tariffs if agriculture is not included in U.S.-European Union trade talks. EU officials have said they will focus only on industrial goods. In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, a bipartisan group of lawmakers say any deal that does not include agriculture would be unacceptable and would …
Mar 15
A drier, tranquil weather pattern in the days to come
The recent powerful storm’s trailing cold front will cross the Atlantic Seaboard later Friday, leaving cool, dry air in place across much of the country. However, a Western warming trend will commence during the weekend, with above-normal temperatures overspreading the northern Plains early next week. Little or no precipitation will fall during the next 5 …