Tariffs Hurt the Heartland is encouraged by President Trump’s decision not to raise Chinese tariffs March 1st. The anti-tariff campaign says the administration seems to have heard the concerns of U.S. businesses and farmers who simply cannot afford more tariffs. Along with tariffs on Chinese goods needed by American businesses, Americans have also been pinched …
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Feb 24
Trump delays additional Chinese tariffs after “productive” trade talks
President Trump has said he will not increase tariffs on Chinese goods March 1st after all. Trump tweeted late Sunday afternoon that the talks with Chinese trade officials have been productive, and he will delay the implementation of 25% tariffs on 250-billion dollars’ worth of products now under a 10% tariff. He did not set …
Feb 23
Severe weather outbreak expected in the mid-South
PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 0650 AM CST SAT FEB 23 2019 …Severe thunderstorms expected over parts of the Parts of the Tennessee and lower Mississippi Valleys this afternoon and evening… LOCATIONS… Northern Mississippi Southern parts of western and middle Tennessee Northwestern Alabama HAZARDS… Several tornadoes, a few intense Scattered …
Feb 22
Soil Biology discussed at Nebraska conference
Soil biology. It’s not a new topic by any means, but it’s receiving much more attention these days. UNL Extension educator Keith Glewen says it was the main focus of the recent Nebraska Cover Crop and Soil Health Conference. “It’s a science that we’re learning more about as time goes on because of the technologies …
Feb 22
Missouri 4H joins in food insecurity relief efforts
Missouri Farm Bureau says it’s getting even more support for its year-round efforts to raise donations and awareness about the state’s food insecurity that affects one out of five Missouri children. Lucas Alexander is president of the Fordland Mighty Eagles 4H Club in Webster County and he addressed Farm Bureau members at their recent meeting …
Feb 22
Cattle, hogs mixed ahead of USDA numbers
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures closed firm in a narrow range ahead of widespread direct cash business and ahead of the USDA’s Cattle on Feed and Cold Storage reports. Feeder cattle futures were mostly lower ahead of the USDA reports. April live cattle closed $.27 higher at $128.87 and June live cattle …
Feb 22
Western Farm Show FFA Day benefits food bank
The Western Farm Show opened its three-day run in Kansas City Friday with a special day for agriculture youth. Show manager Ken Dean tells Brownfield the food donation drive that has become a tradition during the show attracts FFA students by the hundreds. Along with seeing exhibits, Dean says FFA members are offered leadership and …
Feb 22
Illinois weed scientist recognized with national award
The head of the University of Illinois’ crop science department has received a Fellow award from the Weed Science Society of America. Adam Davis was presented with the society’s highest honor during its annual meeting last week for his contributions to weed science, especially his use of ecological and quantitative principles to inform effective weed …
Feb 22
About corn syrup and beer
A Super Bowl commercial made it appear you shouldn’t drink beer that has corn syrup in it. Should you be concerned? Dieticians say no. Besides, it’s only used in the beer making process and doesn’t end up in the final product. Continue reading About corn syrup and beer at Brownfield Ag News.
Feb 22
CME milk futures mostly higher, cash dairy mixed Friday
Milk futures were mostly higher and cash dairy prices were mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Wednesday. February Class Three milk was down $.05 at $13.95. March was up $.18 at $14.90. April was up $.13 to $14.80. May was up $.09 to $15.08. The milk futures from June through next January ranged from one …