An egg a day could protect you from type two diabetes, according to research. Dr. Mickey Rubin, director of the Egg Nutrition Center says some of the nutrients in eggs could be be responsible for a reduced risk of diabetes. Continue reading Study: Eggs might reduce diabetes risk at Brownfield Ag News.
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Jan 23
Channel your emotions
I am currently re-reading a book given to me by a dear friend many years ago. There are readings for every day of the year covering such topics as gratitude, harmony and finding joy in the simple happenings in our daily lives. It’s easy to get worked up about all that we perceive to be …
Jan 23
Iowa Pork Producers CEO Pat McGonegle
At the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s (IPPA) annual meeting on Tuesday, we sat down with IPPA CEO Pat McGonegle to discuss the state of Iowa’s pork industry. Topics included African Swine Fever, premises ID, trade and the recently overturned “ag gag” law. AUDIO: Pat McGonegle Continue reading Iowa Pork Producers CEO Pat McGonegle at Brownfield Ag …
Jan 22
Soybean themed activity books distributed throughout the state
The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council is distributing soybean themed activity books for young students throughout the state. Tom Steever spoke to Christine Tew, Communications Director, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, who says with the assistance of FFA volunteers, mascot Simon Soybean conducts the tour through the book of puzzles, pictures and learning tools. To find out …
Jan 22
NPPC infuriated EU won’t include ag in trade negotiations
The National Pork Producers Council is infuriated the European Union is refusing to include agriculture in trade negotiations with the U.S. NPPC vice president of global government affairs Nick Giordano says it’s unacceptable the European Commission recently issued draft negotiating mandates that don’t include ag. He tells Brownfield the EU must account for tariff and …
Jan 22
Gov. Parson will be ‘really aggressive’ with rural connectivity
Missouri Governor Mike Parson says he’ll be “really aggressive” with almost $5 million in the state budget augmenting federal money to improve rural broadband connectivity in Missouri. “It’s important to me to make sure every kid and every community has the opportunity to do their business from their home towns and where they live,” Governor …
Jan 22
Dryness in Brazil friendly to corn
A grain marketing consultant says continued dryness in Brazil is friendly to corn prices. Dr. Michael Cordonnier tells Brownfield the outlook for second-crop Safrina corn is concerning if weather patterns stay dry. “They’ve planted about six percent of that corn, which is record-fast. But, there are reports some guys are waiting for more consistent rains …
Jan 22
Soybeans, corn down, watching South America
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, closing towards the middle of the day’s range. Business could be choppy with the U.S. and China scheduled to meet next week for Cabinet-level trade talks. Aside from protracted negotiations, concerns about African Swine Fever and China’s economy could also limit demand. The trade dispute is …
Jan 22
Farmers bear impact as shutdown continues
Most farmers feel some impact from the government shutdown, now in its second month. There is a widespread effect because of spotty USDA information that normally drives market transactions, according to Kevin Ross, a farmer from southwest Iowa. “All the farmers are somewhat impacted by the current situation with numbers not coming out of the …
Jan 22
More U.S. soybeans off to China
More U.S. soybeans are headed to China. The USDA says 416,408 tons of beans left U.S. ports during the week ending January 17th, on the way to China ahead of Cabinet-level trade talks scheduled to start next week. AgriVisor senior market analyst Dale Durchholz tells Brownfield export information is hard to come by because of …