A powerful, slow-moving storm will cross the central Plains Wednesday and the upper Midwest on Thursday. By Friday, the low-pressure system will begin to weaken over eastern Canada, while a trailing cold front will move through the eastern U.S. From northeastern Colorado into parts of the Dakotas, blizzard conditions will result in significant livestock stress …
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Mar 13
Farm income is expected to rebound in 2019
The USDA projects farm income will be nearly $70 billion in 2019, up 10 percent. American Farm Bureau Chief Economist John Newton says there are several reasons for the projected increase.. “More support in some of the commodity markets like corn- higher prices there and for cattle and slightly higher prices for milk,” he says. …
Mar 12
Nitrate toxicity continues in Missouri
More than 200 cattle have died of nitrate toxicity in Missouri. University of Missouri Extension beef nutritionist Eric Bailey tells Brownfield the problem has become worse because of the extended winter. “Our hay feeding season is getting essentially stretched out a little longer,” said Bailey, in an interview with Brownfield Ag News, “and we’re down …
Mar 12
MO farmer says potential in Africa for U.S. corn
Africa is seen as a potential market for U.S. corn as commodity groups search for more buyers around the world. Mike Moreland is a Missouri Corn Growers director and chairman of the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council which works closely with the U.S. Grains Council and U.S. Meat Export Federation, “You can fit United States, Europe, …
Mar 12
Last year’s drought could mean more weeds
Weed problems may explode this year because of too much grazing last summer on drought-affected land. “Because pastures were overgrazed, there will be increased weed pressure this spring,” said Valerie Tate, an agronomist for the University of Missouri Extension Service, “because of the open canopy that that overgrazing has left.” Overgrazed pastures stunt plant roots …
Mar 12
EPA releases E15 proposed rule
The EPA has released its proposed rule to allow sales of E15 and higher blends of ethanol year-round. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says he’s skeptical the rule can be finalized by the start of the summer driving season. “And that’s just based on the realistic experience I’ve had with EPA where nothing …
Mar 12
For better or worse, USTR says China talks nearing an end
The US Trade Representative says he’s optimistic a trade agreement with China can be reached soon. Robert Lighthizer says talks are coming down to the final weeks. “But I’m not predicting one (an agreement),” he says. “There are still major, major issues that have to be resolved. And if those issues are not resolved in …
Mar 12
Supply concerns pressure cattle futures
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle closed sharply lower on supply concerns and follow-through technical selling. April contracts are $2.35 lower at $126.65 and June closed $1.57 lower at $118.67. Feeder cattle followed the live trade and contracts are at a premium to cash. March closed $1 lower at $141.30 and April feeder cattle …
Mar 12
Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Field Day
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Rhiannon Branch will be on the ground in Breese, Illinois March 23, 2019 for a Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Field Day hosted by Clinton County Farm Bureau. Continue reading Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Field Day at Brownfield Ag News.
Mar 12
Compeer Pork Industry Outlook meeting
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Mark Dorenkamp will be on the ground in Rochester on Wednesday, March 20 for a Compeer Pork Industry Outlook meeting. Continue reading Compeer Pork Industry Outlook meeting at Brownfield Ag News.