Missouri Congressman Sam Graves has reintroduced a bill in the U.S. House that would make flood control the highest priority for management of the Missouri River and remove “fish and wildlife” as an authorized purpose for river management. Meanwhile, Missouri Governor Mike Parson will meet again with the governors of Iowa and Nebraska at the …
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Apr 11
African swine fever could hurt demand for U.S. soybeans
The African swine fever outbreak is viewed as friendly to U.S. hog prices, but an ag economist is concerned soybean demand could be adversely affected. Todd Hubbs with the University of Illinois says he’s hearing the herd loss in China could be more than 20 percent. “That’s a lot of hogs moving out of China …
Apr 11
Hog futures up on China pork purchases
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were higher, with spillover from hogs and traders buying back part of Wednesday’s losses, while waiting to see just how much direct business remains this week. Weekly beef exports were 11,800 tons, down from the previous week and the four-week average, with Hong Kong the big buyer. The USDA’s …
Apr 11
Kentucky growers form organic hemp co-op
A group of organic hemp farmers in Kentucky have formed a cooperative to share resources and markets. “There is a top end to this I’m sure, but I don’t think we’re anywhere near that at this point.” Organic farmer and former Kentucky State University researcher Tony Silvernail tells Brownfield he’s working with area farmers and …
Apr 11
Emergency CRP grazing is available in Iowa
Photo courtesy Iowa Farm Bureau Emergency grazing of CRP acres in Iowa will be allowed through mid-May for livestock producers who lost pasture or fencing due to recent flooding. Producers must request FSA county office approval before moving livestock onto those acres. Contact your local FSA office for details. Continue reading Emergency CRP grazing is …
Apr 11
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 11, 2019
May corn closed at $3.60, down 1 and 3/4 cents May soybeans closed at $8.95 and 1/4, down 6 and 3/4 cents May soybean meal closed at $307.20, down $2.90 May soybean oil closed at 28.98, down 9 points May wheat closed at $4.60 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/2 cents Apr. live cattle closed …
Apr 11
2017 Ag Census: more producers, less farms
The USDA has released the results of the 2017 Census which shows while the number of farms is declining slightly, the number of producers is increasing. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says a change in questioning captured a better understanding of who’s farming. “Do you realize 96 percent of these farms are family owned? I think …
Apr 11
Envita a natural nitrogen-fixing tool
Another nitrogen-fixing tool is becoming more readily available. Canadian technology company Azotic says its Envita product can now be found commercially in 33 states. CEO Nolan Berg tells Brownfield the natural, food-grade bacteria can be applied in-furrow or as a seed treatment for corn, soybeans, and other crops. “Most farmers would be familiar with rhizobia …
Apr 11
Nebraska ‘ag nuisance’ bill advances
The Nebraska legislature has given first-round approval to LB 227, a bill that would expand legal protections offered under the state’s existing “Right to Farm” law. Laura Field, vice president of legislature affairs with Nebraska Cattlemen, says current law does not offer enough protection to farmers who want to expand their operations. “If you wanted …
Apr 11
Ag groups commit to reaching 10 million youth through 4-H by 2025
The USDA, National 4-H Council and Cooperative Extension have committed to reaching 10 million youth through the 4-H program by 2025. “It’s a big, audacious goal.” Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky was one of the signers of a memorandum of understanding completed during National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C. this week. “It really recommitted …