The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council begins a series of district meetings this coming week. Tom Steever spoke to Christine Tew, Communications Director, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, who says the meetings, held in different areas of the state, allow the council to get checkoff investment results back to those who pay for it. To find out …
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Feb 04
National Corn Growers seek talks with brewer about Super Bowl ad
A farmer-leader with the National Corn Growers Association says they’re continuing to reach out to the brewers of Bud Light about the negative message of their Super Bowl commercial. Vice President Kevin Ross from Minden Iowa says, “You know, we’ve had discussions already with InBev. We’re going to be chatting with those folks further on …
Feb 04
Employee longevity helps dairymen’s bottom line
A dairy worker development specialist says stability among dairy farm employees is positive for a dairy farmer’s bottom line. Jorge Delgado, a trainer and dairy worker talent developer with Alltech, says a foreign worker’s language is a challenge but not a barrier to communicating what’s necessary. “Clarifying what their expectations are from you and what …
Feb 04
A lot riding on USDA supply and demand numbers Friday
A market analyst says there’s a lot riding on the supply and demand numbers USDA releases Friday. Global Commodity Analytics president Mike Zuzolo tells Brownfield he hopes the backlog of information answers a very important question. “Whether the supply is dropping faster from old-crop United States soybeans (from) delayed harvest and Brazilian weather, versus the …
Feb 04
Farm bankruptcies expected to climb in 2019
There could be an influx of farm bankruptcies in 2019. Adam Ballinger, a partner in the law firm Ballard-Spahr, says many farmers are finding it difficult to secure financing for this year. “From the people I talk to, banks are highly skeptical and don’t want to lend into risky operations, so I think time will …
Feb 04
Family farms waiting too long to start succession planning
Tomorrow is never guaranteed and an expert on family farm succession planning says it is never too early to begin the planning process. Ron Hanson, professor emeritus with the University of Nebraska and speaker on passing down family farms tells Brownfield addressing the “what if’s” of farm succession is something many families try to avoid. …
Feb 04
Iowa ag leader says Trump’s China strategy is ‘on the right track’
Ray Gaesser There are many in the ag industry who disagree with the way President Trump is addressing trade issues with China. They argue that Trump should have stuck with the WTO complaint process to resolve those issues. But others, like Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser, a former president of the American Soybean Association, continue to …
Feb 04
China top weekly destination for U.S. soybeans
More U.S. soybeans left the U.S. ports for China last week. According to the USDA’s weekly export inspections report, more than 400,000 tons of U.S. beans were shipped to China, with another more than 130,000 tons heading to European Union nations. This round of soybeans would have likely been purchased before China placed a 25% …
Feb 04
KNUJ Ag Banquet
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Mark Dorenkamp will be on the ground for the KNUJ Ag Banquet the evening of Tuesday, April 2nd in New Ulm, MN. Continue reading KNUJ Ag Banquet at Brownfield Ag News.
Feb 03
China buys more U.S. soybeans
China is reportedly buying U.S.-grown soybeans following trade meetings between the two countries. Media reports say at least a million tons changed hands in private transactions. The soybeans are to be shipped between April and July out of both Gulf and Pacific Northwest ports. President Trump says China agreed to buy 5 million tons of …