Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, posting losses for the third consecutive session. The trade is waiting for what’s next with China, but African Swine Fever is impacting Chinese demand for beans, with a private firm from China projecting decreases in imports through at least June. Face to face negotiations are scheduled to …
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Apr 24
$1.50 increase to DMC max coverage will make a difference
An ag economist says if policy changes in the 2018 Farm Bill were made in 2000, the dairy landscape would look a lot different. “Over the 2000 to 2018 period, we would have made MPP payments 70 percent of the time at $9.50 which is the new highest coverage level.” Scott Brown with the University …
Apr 24
80% of China’s hog farms won’t restock after ASF
China’s Agriculture Ministry says more than 80% of hog farms in China have decided not to replenish herds lost to African Swine Fever, leaving a gap in production. Reports say China’s hog production has dropped 21% since the first ASF outbreak. The decline will lead to lower demand for soybean and feed products but will …
Apr 24
Find Your Path Ag Career Night presented by Hopkins FFA
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Nicole Heslip will be on the ground in Hopkins, MI May 15 for Find Your Path Ag Career Night presented by Hopkins FFA. Continue reading Find Your Path Ag Career Night presented by Hopkins FFA at Brownfield Ag News.
Apr 24
25th Annual National Workshop for Dairy Economists and Policy Analysts
On April 30 Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Nicole Heslip will be on the ground in Grand Rapids, Michigan for the 25th Annual National Workshop for Dairy Economists and Policy Analysts. Continue reading 25th Annual National Workshop for Dairy Economists and Policy Analysts at Brownfield Ag News.
Apr 23
Pesticide collection program safely disposes of hazardous chemicals
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is doing unwanted pesticide collection events at several sites in the state. Tom Steever spoke to the DNR’s CJ Plassmeyer, who says the free events result in a safer environment. To find out more, visit mosoy.org. Brought to you by Missouri’s soybean farmers and their checkoff. Continue reading Pesticide collection program …
Apr 23
Bad winter wx forces calving season question
Damage from blizzards and flooding have raised the question of changing future calving seasons to late spring and early summer. Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State Emeritus Extension animal health specialist, tells Brownfield in the upper Midwest region, a breeding season in the hotter months of summer might be feasible, ”Getting the calving out of that time …
Apr 23
South Dakota spring wheat delayed, winter wheat looks good
A South Dakota wheat grower was close to getting spring wheat planted when a storm hit. “About a week ago we had about 24 or 25 inches of snow,” said Shannon DePoy, who farms in Northwestern South Dakota, “and we’ve had some more showers after that.” Shannon tells Brownfield his plans are delayed because of …
Apr 23
Cattlemen called to speak up during wolf comment period
An overwhelming majority of public comments support keeping the gray wolf on the Endangered Species List. Ashley Kohls with the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association says more than 20,000 comments have been submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding its plan to remove protections for gray wolves. “Last we checked, there were only four …
Apr 23
Lean hogs lower on disappointing demand
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were lower in limited activity ahead of widespread direct cash business. Feeder cattle were mixed on limited buying interest, deferred contracts found some support in the days lower move in corn. April live cattle closed $.17 lower at $128.32 and June live cattle closed $.45 lower at …