Brownfield Livestock Report
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Selecting the right hay for your horse
University of Nebraska Extension educator Monte Stauffer says he gets questions year-around from horse owners as to the type and quality of hay they should be feeding to their horses. Stauffer says there are several factors to consider. AUDIO:...Read the full story...»
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Unmanned aircraft could be a good thing in agriculture
A number of states have introduced legislation and three have passed bills prohibiting the use of unmanned aircraft in their states. But there are proponents who say unmanned aircraft could be used for all sorts of good including agriculture....Read the full story...»
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Exec VP of Nebraska Cattlemen stepping down
The executive vice president of Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) is leaving for his home state of Oklahoma. Michael Kelsey will become the new executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. He has been the top executive for Nebraska...Read the full story...»
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Illinois Soybean says House bill lacks flexiblity
Planting flexibility and market orientation fall short in the House Ag Farm bill, according to the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA). ISA Chairman Bill Wykes, a soybean farmer in Yorkville, Illinois, says unlike the Senate’s Agricultural Risk...Read the full story...»
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Soybeans, nearby corn up on commercials
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Unknown destinations bought 138,000 tons of combined old and new crop U.S. beans and China picked up 120,000 tons of new crop. Out of the purchase by unknown, 18,000 tons is for 2012/13...Read the full story...»
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Cattle trade was slow to develop on Friday
USDA Mandatory reported cattle trading and demand was light in Kansas on Friday, with live sales .50 to 1.00 lower than last week at 125.00, a few at 125.50. Cattle traded on a limited basis in Nebraska and Iowa with a few cattle on a live basis...Read the full story...»
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MO multi-issue ag bill heads to governor
A multi-issue agriculture bill has been passed by Missouri lawmakers and sent to the governor for his signature, on this last day of the legislative session. Among other provisions, the omnibus ag bill protects the right of children under 16 to work...Read the full story...»
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Placements larger than expected
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed update came out fairly close to pre-report estimates, but placements were larger than anticipated, while marketings were a little slower than what analysts were projecting. Placements during April 2013 totaled...Read the full story...»
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 17, 2013
Jul. corn closed at $6.52 and 3/4, up 11 and 1/4 cents Jul. soybeans closed at $14.48 and 1/2, up 21 cents Jul. soybean meal closed at $425.10, up $10.20 Jul. soybean oil closed at 49.52, unchanged Jul. wheat closed at $6.83 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2...Read the full story...»
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Lucas clarifies his vision of farm bill
The day that the U.S. House Agriculture Committee completed and passed their markup of the farm bill, Chairman Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) told farm broadcasters on Capitol Hill he was anticipating a long day, but not as long as the committee’s...Read the full story...»
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Luetkemeyer wants HSUS IRS investigation investigated
The Obama Administration scandal involving Internal Revenue Service (IRS) targeting of conservative organizations applying for federal tax exempt status came to farmland this week. A May 16 posting on conservative news site dailycaller.com by...Read the full story...»
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Friday midday cash livestock markets
Cattle country is slow to start on Friday following light to moderate trade in Texas yesterday at 125.00 1.00 lower than the previous week. The rest of cattle country just saw a little scattered trade on Thursday. Significant trade volume could be...Read the full story...»
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Ohio Cong. Gibbs working now to get a FB passed
Even though Ohio Congressman Bob Gibbs opposed the Farm Bill passed by the House Agriculture Committee, the Congressman tells Brownfield he’s not opposed to getting a Farm Bill passed. “I’m working hard to make sure we get a Farm Bill that...Read the full story...»
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Iowa ag leader: Crop insurance criticism is ‘unwarranted’
The president of Iowa Farm Bureau, Craig Hill, says criticism of the federal crop insurance program is “unwarranted”. “I don’t think it’s overly-subsidized. I think it’s properly managed,” says Hill. “In the case of Iowa farmers,...Read the full story...»
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Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown optimistic
With the work of the Senator Agriculture Committee behind them, Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown is optimistic when the full Senate takes up the Farm Bill on Monday, May 20. “Generally it’s a good bill and we want to preserve the great majority of it...Read the full story...»
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House Ag Committee’s missed opportunities
What grade would you give the House and Senate Ag Committees following markup of the Farm Bill? Based on conservation and wildlife provisions included in the Senate Ag Committee Farm Bill, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) would give them an A,...Read the full story...»
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Lamb checkoff assessment increasing
The lamb checkoff assessment rate will be increasing from .005 to .007 cents per pound for producers and feeders and increasing from 30 cents to 42 cents per head for sheep and lamb purchased for slaughter. The assessment increase will generate...Read the full story...»
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Helping your pastures recover from drought
Last year’s drought was very hard on pastures around the country. In some cases, those pastures were overgrazed and will need time and moisture to recover. According to Chris Bryan, DuPont Crop Protection range and pasture specialist for...Read the full story...»
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Chicago Fed farmland values up but moderating
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says while farmland values continue to increase, there are signs of moderation. For the first quarter of 2013, agricultural land values appreciated 4 percent in the district from the fourth quarter of 2012. They...Read the full story...»
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Efforts to increase Iowa’s fuel tax appear to be falling...
The chances that the Iowa legislature will increase the state’s fuel tax to help fund road and bridge repair seem to be fading away—at least for this year. That’s very disappointing, says Iowa Farm Bureau president Craig Hill. “This is a...Read the full story...»
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Dairy bounces back
A bit of a rebound in the dairy markets the last couple of days. Cash cheese barrels gained 2.25 cents on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Thursday while blocks added a penny. Class III futures for June have increased 69 cents since Tuesday, the...Read the full story...»
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Commercials support soybeans
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. The nearby supply remains tight and shipments out of Brazil continue to be slow due to rain delaying loading, along with labor issues. Weekly export sales were within estimates with another...Read the full story...»
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‘King amendment’ is part of House bill
The Farm Bill passed Wednesday night by the House Ag Committee includes the “Protect Interstate Commerce Act”, which would bar states from imposing their own animal-welfare standards on eggs, meat and other ag products brought in from other...Read the full story...»
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Agriculture contributes $37.9 billion to Indiana’s...
A new study detailing the impact of agriculture on the state shows that agriculture-related industries contribute nearly $38 billion to Indiana’s economy. Rosalind Leeck, director of grain marketing for Indiana Soybean Alliance says the...Read the full story...»
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A few cattle trade in Texas on Thursday.
The cash cattle trade was quiet on Thursday afternoon following the development of light to moderate business in parts of Texas earlier in the day at 125.00, 1.00 lower than last week. It looks like significant trade volume will be delayed until...Read the full story...»
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Upper Midwest alfalfa crop does not look good
“This is probably the worst year for winterkill we have had in over 20 years.” That’s how University of Wisconsin Extension forage agronomist Dan Undersander describes the alfalfa crop not only in his state but across the upper Midwest. He...Read the full story...»
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 16, 2013
Jul. corn closed at $6.41 and 1/2, down 9 and 1/4 cents Jul. soybeans closed at $14.27 and 1/2, up 14 and 3/4 cents Jul. soybean meal closed at $414.90, up $4.40 Jul. soybean oil closed at 49.52, up 17 points Jul. wheat closed at $6.87 and 3/4, down...Read the full story...»
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Illinois Winter Wheat Tour next Tuesday
The Southern Illinois Winter Wheat tour is Tuesday, May 21st where growers will have the opportunity to tour several wheat field sites. They will collect data at the sites and from that, determine wheat yield estimates. Wheat variety information...Read the full story...»
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Cool, wet and record Missouri weather
Cool, wet and record setting are the months of April and May in Missouri this year – far different from those two months last year. University Extension ag climatologist Pat Guinansays several inches of snow in May has only happened a few times...Read the full story...»
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Women in Agriculture Awards
Purdue Extension’s Women in Agriculture Team is accepting nominations for the 2013 Women in Agriculture Awards. The two awards, the Leadership Award and Achievement Award, are presented annually to women to who demonstrate leadership and...Read the full story...»
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The 2013 Victory Circle Milkmen
Every year since 1956 the winner of the Indy 500 has taken a big drink of milk from a glass bottle inside Victory Circle While it became a permanent part of the post-race celebration 58 years ago, it actually began many years before that. Indiana...Read the full story...»
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Chemical use on ’12 soybean crops outlined
The top monitoring practice for managing pests in U.S. soybean crops last year was scouting for weeds, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, NASS. The agency’s Chemical Use Survey Data for soybeans and wheat was...Read the full story...»
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Chemical use report on wheat crops in ’12
Thirteen states were surveyed by the USDA for chemical use on 2012 wheat crops and 80-percent had chemicals applied on winter wheat acres (including Nebraska, South Dakota, Missouri, Illinois and Ohio). The National Agricultural Statistics Service...Read the full story...»
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Colombia/U.S. FTA’s first anniversary
The US Embassy of Colombia in Washington says the US./Colombian Free Trade Agreement has generated 28-and-a-half Billion in trade for both countries in its first year, benefitting ag trade both ways. The embassy reports that US ag exports to...Read the full story...»
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Nutrition debate could take center stage
The full Senate begins deliberation on the Farm Bill next week. During a conference call with reporters on Thursday, Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow said she’s anticipating a lot of emotional arguments on the nutrition title. But, the...Read the full story...»
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High school graduates
Commentary. We attended the first high school graduation of the year last Sunday afternoon. Several of our young friends, members of our hay crew, tossed their caps into the air and waved goodbye to their youth. I couldn’t be more proud. None of...Read the full story...»
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Thursday midday cash livestock
USDA Mandatory is reporting a limited cattle trade in the Texas Panhandle on light demand. Compared to last week, early live sales are 1.00 lower at 125.00. Trading remains inactive in all other areas but packer interest is expected to improve as...Read the full story...»
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Bean meal sales top estimates
USDA reports soybean meal export sales for the week ending May 9 were larger than expected, while corn, wheat, and soybeans were within pre-report estimates, and soybean oil saw a net reduction. Physical shipments of soybeans were more than...Read the full story...»
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Crop development workshops
Purdue University is offering two workshops this summer to help producers learn how to better scout their fields. Corey Gerber, director of Purdue’s Crop Diagnostic Training and Research Center said the workshops are primarily geared towards...Read the full story...»
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Training exercise prepares emergency responders
A training exercise to prepare emergency responders on how best to deal with farm animals in the case of an accident was held on Tuesday, May 14, at the Ohio State University’s Eastern Agricultural Research Station near Caldwell. Dr. Steve Boyles,...Read the full story...»
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Enlist Duo approved in Canada
Dow AgroSciencesannounced earlier today that Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has approved Enlist Duo herbicide with Colex-D Technology for use in Canada. The approval makes Canada the first nation to authorize the herbicide...Read the full story...»
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Donnelly pleased to see five-year farm bill
Indiana Senator and Ag Committee member Joe Donnelly says he’s pleased that the committee has approved a common sense, five-year farm bill giving the Hoosier ag and rural communities the certainty they deserve. “While no bill is perfect, there...Read the full story...»
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The battle with bugs resumes in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will resume the battles against Emerald Ash Borer and Gypsy Moth in the coming days. Weather permitting, spraying for the gypsy moth will begin in late May, 25 counties...Read the full story...»
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Mixed session for grains and oilseeds
Soybeans were mostly firm in consolidation trade. There are the continued uncertainties about demand from China, but Beijing is projecting bigger imports this month and while the NOPA member soybean crush should be below the previous month, that’s...Read the full story...»
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Big day for dairy policy
The Senate Ag Committee passed their version of the farm bill on Tuesday and it includes the Dairy Security Act and its supply management provision. Now the attention turns to the House where the Ag Committee is scheduled to take up their version...Read the full story...»
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MO lawmakers pass Right to Farm measure
The Missouri legislature has approved the much-debated Right to Farm proposed constitutional amendment that will now go to voters next year. The Senate passed the measure Tuesday, after language* was added back in to protect the rights of local...Read the full story...»
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Neininger to lead ISDA Economic Development
Indiana State Director of Agriculture Director Gina Sheets announced the appointment of Connie Neiningeras ISDADirector of Economic Development & Trade. In keeping with the Pence-Ellspermannadministration’s emphasis on job creation,...Read the full story...»
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Cash hogs were higher and feedlot cattle remain untested
The feedlot trade remained untested on Tuesday afternoon with both bids and asking prices poorly defined. Private sources reported a few bids in Nebraska at 198.00 on a dressed basis. Significant trade could be delayed until the second half of the...Read the full story...»
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Corn planting going smoothly for Indiana farmer
This spring has been a reminder that Mother Nature ultimately has control of exactly how much field work can be done. After over 12” of rain in the month of April, Jay County, Ind. farmer David Lowe started planting corn just over a week ago....Read the full story...»
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 14, 2013
Jul. corn closed at $6.52 and 1/2, down 3 cents Jul. soybeans closed at $14.14 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 cents Jul. soybean meal closed at $411.80, down $3.30 Jul. soybean oil closed at 49.76, up 15 points Jul. wheat closed at $7.10 and 3/4, up 1 cent...Read the full story...»
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CRP sign-up begins May 20th
The 45th sign-up period for the Conservation Reserve Program begins next week. It is designed for farmers and landowners with environmentally sensitive lands. Craig Trimm, with the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), says the first step is to go in...Read the full story...»
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Farmers take few sick days
Of all the occupations in the U.S., a survey finds that other than physicians, farmers take the fewest sick days off. But, some say that’s not necessarily a good thing. DairyHerd Network says the Gallup/Healthways joint study listed farmers,...Read the full story...»
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Senate Ag Committee approves farm bill
On a 15-to-5 vote, the Senate Agriculture Committee has approved a farm bill. “The bill includes major reform in food and agricultural policy by ending direct payments and transitioning to responsible risk management tools that support farmers...Read the full story...»
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Tuesday midday cash livestock markets
Cattle country is quiet on Tuesday with just a few bids reported in Nebraska at 198.00. Significant trade could be delayed until Wednesday or later. While asking prices are still not well defined, some lists are priced around 127.00 to 128.00 in the...Read the full story...»
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CNH Parts & Service to expand its central Indiana...
Wisconsin-based CNH Parts & Service is planning an expansion in Boone County. According to a news release from the company, they will invest $13.3 million to lease and equip a 153,000 square-foot facility located in the Lebanon Business...Read the full story...»
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Windy, warmer weather oversreads the Midwest
On the Plains, very warm weather continues to promote an acceleration of fieldwork and crop development. Warmth is especially notable on the central Plains, where Tuesday’s high temperatures will again approach or reach 95°. Precipitation...Read the full story...»
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A wet pattern from the upper Midwest to New England
Looking ahead, after brief period of warm, mostly dry weather across much of the nation will gradually come to an end. At mid-week, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop from the southeastern Plains into the lower Midwest. Late in the...Read the full story...»
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Getting weeds under control
With a delayed start to planting, weeds have gotten a head start. Bruce Clevenger, Ohio State University Extension educator in Defiance County Ohio says now is the time those weed issues need attention. Audio: Bruce Clevenger, Extension educator,...Read the full story...»
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Ohio Agriculture Women of the Year
Nominations for the 2013 Ohio Agriculture Women of the Year Awards are being accepted. The awards, to be presented by Ohio’s First Lady Karen Kasich and Ohio Agriculture Director Dave Daniels will be judged based on contributions to Ohio...Read the full story...»
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Indiana’s corn planting jumps to 30 percent
Farmers worked long hours last week trying to make some progress in corn planting. According to the latest crop progress and weather report 30 percent of Indiana’s corn crop has been planted. That’s a 22 percent jump from last week’s...Read the full story...»
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Dairy continues to slip
The cheese market continues to slip and there was extra pressure on milk futures from last week’s monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates which predicted an increase in milk production this year and next year. Cash cheese barrels...Read the full story...»
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Illinois has 17% of corn planted
Corn planting progressed somewhat last week in Illinois up 10 points from the week before at 17 percent complete statewide. That still falls way short of last year’s early planting season when 94 percent of the crop was in the ground at this time....Read the full story...»
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Wisconsin farmers hope spring is finally here
A warm couple of days to start the week allowed some tractors into Wisconsin fields last week. Spring tillage is 26 percent complete compared to 12 percent a week ago and 63 percent for the five-year average. The weekly Crop Progress Report from the...Read the full story...»
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Corn and spring wheat planting grows in SD
Corn planting in South Dakota took a big jump last week, advancing 30 percentage points as of Sunday, with 37 percent complete…close to the average of 46 percent. It’s still behind last year when 76 percent of the crop was planted. Spring wheat...Read the full story...»
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Olsen named Wisconsin’s 67th Alice in Dairyland
Wisconsin’s 67th Alice in Dairyland is Kristin (Natzke) Olson. Olson is the dairy advertising coordinator at Accelerated Genetics. A native of Fond du Lac, she grew up showing dairy cattle with her family’s small show herd, Crestbrooke Holsteins...Read the full story...»
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ASA critical of APHIS decision
The American Soybean Association (ASA) calls the decision by the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to extend its review of 2,4-D and Dicamba herbicide traits “an unnecessary barrier for soybean farmers”. APHIS has...Read the full story...»
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Rabies in horses
A story out of Colorado that a horse in northeastern Colorado had tested positive for rabies prompteda call to the office of Dr. Tony Forshey, State Veterinarian in Ohio to learn more about rabies in horses. Dr. Forshey, says that while rabies in...Read the full story...»
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New Missouri law to expand egg inspections
A bill that includes state inspection of more than just chicken eggs has been signed into law by Governor Jay Nixon. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Brian Munzlinger says the bill (SB 329) expands the definition of eggs that are being sold...Read the full story...»
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Corn planting could be as much as 30% complete Monday
One of the major factors in grain and oilseed futures trade is this year’s historically slow corn planting pace. Don Roose, President of U.S. Commodities, tells Brownfield he’s expecting a good week to week increase in planted area for...Read the full story...»
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New shuttle facility planned in Nebraska
CHS Inc. and Nebraska-based Aurora Cooperative have announced a joint venture to build and operate a high-speed shuttle loading facility near Superior, Nebraska. Officials say the new facility will have a storage capacity of 1.25 million bushels and...Read the full story...»
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Grains, oilseeds lower after USDA reports
Soybeans were lower on commercial and fund selling. USDA put old crop ending stocks at 125 million bushels, unchanged from April, with new crop seen at a larger than expected 265 million bushels. Also, USDA sees domestic production at more than 3.9...Read the full story...»
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Iowa State animal science chair to retire
The chair of the Iowa State University Department of Animal Science is retiring. Maynard Hogberg has served as chair of the department at ISU since 2003. Prior to that, he chaired the animal science department at Michigan State University. Hogberg...Read the full story...»
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Choice boxed beef hits new record high
Cattle country remained quiet on Friday afternoon. DTN reports they are hearing a lot of talk about packers shuffling around cattle in order to fill short=term slaughter plans. Additionally, limited trade volume totals in the North suggests that...Read the full story...»
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Milk production projected to increase in 2013 and 2014
USDA is projecting milk production in the U.S. to increase 1.5 billion pounds this year to 201.8 billion pounds and grow to 204.6 billion pounds in 2014. The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates project lower feed costs and strong...Read the full story...»
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U.S. tractor sales good in April
Despite the lack of activity in the fields, April was a pretty good month for tractor sales in the U.S. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says 22,144 farm tractors were sold in the month up 6.4 percent compared to April of 2012....Read the full story...»
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Both ag committees release farm bill drafts
One day after the Senate Ag Committee released their farm bill draft, House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas of Oklahoma and Ranking Member Collin Peterson of Minnesota released a discussion draft of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk...Read the full story...»
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APHIS aims to extend review of some GE products
The USDA says it’s going to extend its reviews of new herbicide-resistant Genetically Engineered (GE) crops from both Dow AgroSciences and Monsanto which are seeking deregulation of those products. Dow saystoday’s announceddecision by...Read the full story...»
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 10, 2013
Jul. corn closed at $6.36 and 1/4, down 12 and 1/2 cents Jul. soybeans closed at $13.99, down 9 and 3/4 cents Jul. soybean meal closed at $406.80, down $6.40 Jul. soybean oil closed at 49.23, up 1 point Jul. wheat closed at $7.04 and 1/4, down 19...Read the full story...»
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A not-too-rosy outlook for the UEP-HSUS egg bill
Oh, the political intrigue, the high fives, the gnashing of teeth, the tantrums, the ups and downs of redressing the federal government. All of this angst emanates from the recent reality and likely fate of the Egg Products Inspection Act of 2013,...Read the full story...»
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USDA still sees big U.S. corn, soybean crops
Even with the widespread planting delays, USDA is expecting large U.S. corn and soybean crops this year. In the latest supply and demand update, corn is projected at 14.140 billion bushels with an average yield of 158.0 bushels per acre. Planted...Read the full story...»
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Small changes for old crop U.S. ending stocks
USDA made modest changes to old crop ending stocks estimates for corn, soybeans, and wheat, while new crop projections were all above pre-report estimates. The Department of Agriculture sees corn ending stocks for the current marketing year at 759...Read the full story...»
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‘Egg bill’ not part of Senate Farm Bill draft
The initial draft of the Senate Farm Bill, released on Thursday, does not include the so-called “egg bill” language dictating cage size for egg-laying hens. It confirms earlier speculation that Senate Ag Committee chair Debbie Stabenow would...Read the full story...»
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Bill clarifies margin requirements exemption
Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns is one of the co-sponsors of a bill that clarifies the exemption for farmers and ranchers from margin requirements in the Dodd-Frank financial reform law. Johanns says the bill ensures that farmers can continue to use...Read the full story...»
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Opposing dairy interests make their moves
While supporters of the Dairy Security Act sent letters to members of the House Agriculture Committee this week, opponents visited the Speaker. Leadership of the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association (DBA) met with House Speaker John Boehner on...Read the full story...»
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Grains, oilseeds higher ahead of USDA numbers
Soybeans were higher on short covering and commercial buying. Weekly U.S. export sales were within expectations with another solid week for shipments and China bought 110,000 tons of new crop U.S. beans. Updated supply and demand numbers are out...Read the full story...»
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Noah Morris Memorial Scholarship deadline approaches
Students have until next month to apply for a Wisconsin memorial scholarship. The Noah Morris Memorial Scholarship honors the former Clinton High School athlete, who died in an automobile accident in July 2012. Two scholarships for $2,000 each will...Read the full story...»
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Protect the Harvest counters HSUS
It’s important that farmers tell their own story. That’s according to former Iowa lawmaker Erik Helland, a board member for Protect the Harvest, which he said was founded as a counter point to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)....Read the full story...»
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Scout fields early
Eliminating weeds early on in the growing season can help increase yields at harvest time. Brittany Loewencorn herbicide product manager with Dow AgroSciencessays it’s not too early to starting thinking about managing those high anxiety...Read the full story...»
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Learning management-intensive grazing practices
Purdue Extension is offing a workshop to teach livestock producers how to incorporate management-intensive grazing programs on their farms. The Grazing 102 workshop focuses on understanding plant growth and development, soil fertility, forage...Read the full story...»
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Iowa producers may get cover crops extension
Iowa’s above-average precipitation this spring may mean that Iowa cattle producers can get some additional grazing from the cover crops they planted last fall. Justine Stevenson with the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says the rules set by the...Read the full story...»
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Opinions on antibiotics vary widely
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving ahead with new restrictions on the use of antibiotics in animal agriculture. But there is still a big difference of opinion over whether those new rules are necessary—or whether they go far...Read the full story...»
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Iowa hog weights lower than last week
USDA Mandatory reported a moderate cattle trade in Kansas on Thursday on moderate demand. Compared to last week, live sales were mostly 2.00 lower at 126.00. Trading was inactive in all other areas. Northern packers would probably like to buy more...Read the full story...»
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Missouri Right to Farm hits snag
In a state where ag industry groups and legislators have successfully fought off animal rights activist measures, legislators are now stalled on a “right to farm” proposal designed to block any future activist threats. Missouri House and Senate...Read the full story...»
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 9, 2013
Jul. corn closed at $6.48 and 3/4, up 15 and 3/4 cents Jul. soybeans closed at $14.08 and 3/4, up 18 cents Jul. soybean meal closed at $413.20, up $5.60 Jul. soybean oil closed at 49.22, up 40 points Jul. wheat closed at $7.23 and 1/2, up 17 and 1/2...Read the full story...»
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Turner named State Statistician in Ohio
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Great Lakes Region has appointed Cheryl Turner as the State Statistician in the Ohio Field Office. Over the past 23 years, Turner has served in various positions in the Ohio office.
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Director Daniels pulling for Ohio’s Farm Mom
Ohio’s Director of Agriculture, Dave Daniels is pulling for Sue Roehm, the Northeast Region Finalist for Farm Mom of the Year and for good reason, Sue’s from Highliand County, the Director’s home county. “Absolutely, Sue’s a great lady,”...Read the full story...»
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Appreciate technology
Commentary. Weather these past 12 months has taken most of us on an emotional ride. Drought and flooding, thunder snow, snow in May, tornadoes and hail. In late February and early March, back- to- back snow storms brought us a total of just less...Read the full story...»
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Thursday midday cash livestock markets
Cattle country is fairly quiet on Thursday following yesterday’s limited trade. Best early guesses are that Texas moved about 4,000 to 5,000 head at 126.00, 2.00 lower than last week. Kansas only traded about 2,000 head, mostly dressed at 197.50,...Read the full story...»
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Generally quiet week for export sales
USDA reports corn export sales for the week ending May 2 were below pre-report estimates, while soybeans, soybean meal, soybean oil, and wheat sales were within analysts’ expectations. Physical shipments of soybeans were more than what’s...Read the full story...»
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Some corn planted in Illinois
Isolated pockets of the state saw corn planting begin last week. However, many farmers were limited in what they could do because of saturated soils. Just7 percent of the state’s corn crop has been planted, well behind last year’s 88...Read the full story...»
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Nebraska corn is 14 percent planted
Corn planting in Nebraska stood at 14 percent, as of Sunday, well behind the 53 percent average. That’s about a week and a half behind normal. Soil temperatures were above 50 degrees in the western two-thirds of the state, but were still in the...Read the full story...»
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Iowa corn planting is at 8 percent
Farmers in some parts of Iowa were able to plant corn last week, but only eight percent of the crop was planted as of Sunday. That compares to the five-year average of 56 percent. Planting progress in Iowa is the latest since 1995. “We will need...Read the full story...»
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Indiana State Fair Board Election forms available
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is encouraging county agricultural organizations to submit a voting certification form to participate in the Indiana State Fair Board Elections. Board seats in District 3 and District 7 are up for...Read the full story...»
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Despite following the rules, raw milk is still a risk
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that despite following all of the rules, an outbreak of campylobacter still occurred in raw milk sold from a Pennsylvania farm. 148 people in four states became ill in January after...Read the full story...»
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Wisconsin wolf population declined slightly in 2012
The Department of Natural Resources says the wolf population declined a little in Wisconsin last year. The 2013 count puts 809 to 834 wolves in the state in 215 packs and 15 lone wolves. The 2012 count had 815 to 880 wolves in 213 packs and 20 lone...Read the full story...»
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Disappointing quarter for Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods reports second-quarter earnings were down 43 percent compared to a year ago. For the quarter ending March 30th, Tyson had a profit of $95 million or 26 cents per share compared to $166 million or 44 cents per share for the second quarter...Read the full story...»
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Indiana Corn Checkoff seeks farmer leaders
Petitions are now available Indiana corn farmers interested in serving on the Indiana Corn Marketing Council board of directors. ICMC president Dennis Maple says, “We are looking for corn farmers who want to help us accomplish our mission of...Read the full story...»
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Cold weather limits South Dakota fieldwork
According to the South Dakota branch of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, producers last week dealt with continued colder than average weather, limiting planting and pasture growth. 67% of the state has adequate topsoil moisture...Read the full story...»
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Wisconsin farmers hope to get in the fields this week
Last Thursday’s massive snowfall and rain kept the tractors in the sheds on Wisconsin farms, just 2.6 days suitable for field work last week. Up to 18 inches of snow in northwestern Wisconsin and it was wet, heavy snow. Some concern now that with...Read the full story...»
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Source: Stabenow reconsiders egg bill plan
Reports out of Washington indicate that Senate Ag Committee chair Debbie Stabenow may be backing off on plans to incorporate the so-called “egg bill” into the Senate farm bill markup. That markupis expected totake place this week. A source...Read the full story...»
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Weather forecasts pressure grains and oilseeds
Soybeans were lower on technical and fund selling, along with spillover from corn. Crop weather should improve over the next several days and there was just no fresh supportive news for beans. The trade continues to keep an eye on South America and...Read the full story...»
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Indiana Corn Marketing Council announces new officers
At its March meeting, members of the Indiana Corn Marketing Council board of directors chose their new leadership. Dennis Maple of Greentown, Ind.was named president following the passing of Gary Lamiein February, who had served as president...Read the full story...»
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U.S. corn planting remains well behind average
Producers did make some progress last week, but nationally, the U.S. corn planting pace remains considerably slower than average. As of Sunday, 12% of the crop is planted, compared to 5% a week ago, 69% a year ago, and the five year average of 47%,...Read the full story...»
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Missouri corn planting falls further behind
Heavy precipitation limited planting and tillage work across the state last week. According to the latest Crop Progress and Condition report – corn plantingis 22 percent complete. That is 27 days behind last year and 18 days behind normal....Read the full story...»
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 6, 2013
Jul. corn closed at $6.36 and 1/2, down 24 and 3/4 cents Jul. soybeans closed at $13.69 and 1/4, down 18 cents Jul. soybean meal closed at $401.20, down $5.30 Jul. soybean oil closed at 48.76, down 51 points Jul. wheat closed at $7.02 and 3/4, down...Read the full story...»
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Ohio corn planting well behind average
The National Ag Statistics Service (NASS) Great Lakes Region reports that as of Sunday, May 5, just seven percent of the Ohio corn crop had been planted, and while it was progress, up five points from last week, corn planting remains well behind the...Read the full story...»
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Livestock futures close lower
The cash cattle market was not tested on Monday afternoon as packers and feedlot managers complete the distribution of the new showlists. The supply of ready steers and heifers appears to be somewhat larger, but not by a great deal. Asking prices...Read the full story...»
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Corn planting progresses in Indiana
With just over 3 days suitable for field work last week – soils dried enough for many farmers to begin planting corn last week. According Indiana’s latest Crop & Weather report 8 percent of the state’s intended corn crop has been planted...Read the full story...»
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South Dakotan gets Historic Angus Herd award
The owner of a South Dakota Angus herd has been given the Historic Angus Herd Award for having continuous production of registered Angus cattle for more than 50 years, according to the Aberdeen News. The paper says Steven Goodfellow, of Goodfellow...Read the full story...»
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The market potential for cage-free eggs
A new report on the market potential for cage-free eggs predicts accelerated growth in cage-free egg sales and profits. The report was written by Oklahoma State University ag economics professors Dr. Jayson Lusk. It is based on Lusk’s own...Read the full story...»
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Alfalfa hay prices up substantially in the Midwest
One of the key indicators of the impact the drought has had on the Midwest is the price of alfalfa hay. USDA Dairy Market News notes the average price for a ton of alfalfa hay in April was $215, that is a $5 increase from a year ago. However, the...Read the full story...»
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USDA to buy some cranberries
Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind says USDA is going to buy $5 million of cranberry concentrate for federal nutrition programs. Kind was among a group of Wisconsin Congressional representatives who recently sent a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack...Read the full story...»
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Commercials support soybeans
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. The trade’s currently keeping an eye on a number of factors, including South America’s crop, Chinese export demand, and the slow corn planting pace. In any event, the nearby supply remains...Read the full story...»
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Human H7N9 infections holding steady
It looks like China’s decision to shut-down live poultry markets in some cities was a wise choice. Bloomberg reports there have been no new cases of the H7N9 Avian Influenza virus since April 13th, a week after the ordered stoppage. Human...Read the full story...»
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Cheese up, butter down on the CME
Cash cheese up, butter and nonfat dry milk down at the close on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Friday. The powder market finally reacting to Wednesday’s Global Dairy Trade auction which saw the first overall decline in prices since December...Read the full story...»
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2013 looking like 1947
It’s been a wet, cold spring in many areas of the Cornbelt and as one climatologist tells Brownfield, there are some similarities to an historic spring from more than 60 year ago. According to Iowa State University Climatologist Elwynn Taylor,...Read the full story...»
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Speakers challenge stakeholders to continually improve
Paul Pressley just began the first of two years that he’ll serve as Animal Agriculture Alliance Chairman. At the conclusion of the alliance’s Stakeholder’s Summit, Pressley told Brownfield Ag News that he’s challenged every year by the...Read the full story...»
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Johnson Smith: videos misrepresent animal agriculture
The president and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance concludes that undercover videos should not be the last word about livestock farmers. The Alliance’s Stakeholder’s Summit ended Thursday with a string of personal stories from people who...Read the full story...»
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Cattle contracts close sharply lower
The cash cattle market was untested on Friday afternoon. Apparently buyers are content with the trade volume generated on Wednesday and Thursday. They also may be simply tired of writing bigger and bigger checks. Nevertheless, feedlots will start...Read the full story...»
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Not a seed in the ground
As the calendar moves forward and the rain, snow and cold weather keep coming, many farmers are growing increasingly anxious. Chris Chinn runs a hog, cattle, row crop and feed mill operation with her husband in northeast Missouri. “Today’s the...Read the full story...»
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 3, 2013
Jul. corn closed at $6.61 and 1/4, down 3/4 cent Jul. soybeans closed at $13.87, up 15 cents Jul. soybean meal closed at $406.50, up 30 cents Jul. soybean oil closed at 49.27, up 78 points Jul. wheat closed at $7.21, down 7 and 1/2 cents Jun. live...Read the full story...»
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Food choice criteria have changed
Interest in food and information technology have changed what’s important to people in making food choices. Dallas Hockman, with the National Pork Producers Council says that a quarter century ago, the organization launched Pork: the Other White...Read the full story...»
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Still time to make significant progress
While the second week of May isn’t the ideal time to begin planting corn, Purdue Extension agronomist Bob Nielsen says he isn’t panicking just yet. With today’s equipment farmers can get a lot done in not a lot of time. “We know that...Read the full story...»
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2013 Farm Mom of the Year finalist
Tina Hinchley of Cambridge, Wisconsin is the Midwest Regional Finalist for America’s Farmers 2013 Farm Mom of the Year. Tina milks the 105 registered Holsteins in the herd, “my husband doesn’t really enjoy milking, they’re my girls and...Read the full story...»
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USDA tweaks rules for rural broadband grants
US Ag secretary Tom Vilsack says his agency has come up with new rules to fund broadband services in “unserved” rural areas through its Rural Development Community Connect Grant program.He says they’ve simplified the application process,...Read the full story...»
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U.S. drought area declines slightly
The Drought Mitigation Center’s latest drought monitor map shows just under 47 percent of the nationis in moderate or worse drought conditions. That’s a slight improvement from last week. Drought pressure’s been alleviated in much of the...Read the full story...»
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To new State FFA officers – Be confident
During the final session of the 85th Ohio FFA State Convention on Friday, May 3, State President Shelby Faulkner will give her retiring address before handing the gavel to the new President of the Ohio FFA. So what words of advice does Shelby have...Read the full story...»
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Opportunities galore for FFA members
Speaking at the Ohio FFA Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, May 2, Ohio Director of Agriculture, Dave Daniels said for FFA members across the state there are endless opportunities and an incredible future ahead of them. “We’re going to have young...Read the full story...»
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Friday midday cash livestock markets
There was an active cattle trade in the North yesterday. Best early guesses are that Nebraska moved between 17,000 and 20,000 head with dressed deals at 206.00 to 207.00, generally 3.00 higher than the previous week. As Southern business was...Read the full story...»
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Purdue offers poultry medicine program
Courtesy of an anonymous donor, Purdue University College of VeterinaryMedicine will offer a fully endowed teaching program in poultry medicine. The program supports one or more graduate students in a training and residency program in the...Read the full story...»
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Ohio FFA names State Stars
The Ohio FFA named their State Stars Thursday evening during 85th Ohio FFA State Convention. Katherine Hayes of the Marysville FFA was named State Star in Agribusiness, Austin Wippel of the Westfall FFA was named State Star Farmer and Jakob Wilson...Read the full story...»
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Nebraska Corn Board restructuring plan debated
A bill to restructure the Nebraska Corn Board came up for first round debate Tuesday in the Nebraska legislature. But LB354, which would give the corn checkoff board more autonomy by making it a quasi-state agency, met with strong opposition...Read the full story...»
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More Italian cured meats coming
The Italian wire service ANSA says the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will relax some decades-old bans on imported Italian pork products from certain regions on May 28th. APHIS says that four regions and two provinces of Italy are...Read the full story...»
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Foremost Farms to idle a couple of Wisconsin cheese...
Foremost Farms USA is consolidating some of its cheese-making operations. The Baraboo-based cooperative will close the cheese plant at Alma Center and “idle indefinitely” the Waumandee plant on June 30th. 52 employees at Alma Center will lose...Read the full story...»
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A little less profitable on the farm in April
The monthly Index of Prices Received by Farmers in April showing a 6 percent decline from March. The Livestock Index was 0.6 percent lower while the Crop Index declined 6.6 percent for the month. The average price for corn in April was $6.67 per...Read the full story...»
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Substitutions in our diets can make a difference
Sometimes simple changes can make a big difference when it comes to transforming our eating habits. Here are some healthy substitutions to consider making: In place of sour cream use plain low fat yogurt, plain non-fat Greek yogurt or fat-free...Read the full story...»
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Fundamental concerns support wheat
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. Farmer selling increased a little after Monday’s gains and there was no real fresh news with the trade watching the corn planting pace and export demand. In any event, the nearby...Read the full story...»
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Substitutions in our diets may make a difference
Sometimes simple changes can make a big difference when it comes to transforming our eating habits. Here are some to consider making: In place of Sour Cream use Plain low fat yogurt, plain non-fat greek yogurt or fat-free sour cream. For Butter,...Read the full story...»
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Summit centers on animal agriculture and activists...
The 12th Annual Animal Agriculture Stakeholder’s Summit examines how to deal with activism that threatens the raising of livestock. Their theme is Activists at the Door: Protecting Animals, Farms, Food and Consumer Confidence. The two-day...Read the full story...»
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Next 2 weeks to determine MO planting progress
The next two weeks, weather wise, will play a big role in whether Missouri growers should be most concerned about delayed planting, according to MU Extension Cereal Grain Agronomist Brent Myers. Wet fields and bouts of cold weather are keeping many...Read the full story...»
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The cash hog market closed sharply higher
Feedlot country was very quiet on Tuesday afternoon. Private sources reported a few bids in Texas at 127.00 live and in Nebraska at 202.50 dressed. Asking prices are firm at 130.00 in the South and 207.00 plus in the North. DTN says they expect...Read the full story...»
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New Zealand companies promote dairy grazing
The New Zealand government’s Trade & Enterprise Agency (NZTE) has brought leaders of dairy grazing companies doing business in the states TO the states to meet with producers. James Wilde is the agency’s U.S. business development manager...Read the full story...»
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 30, 2013
May corn closed at $6.83 and 1/4, down 3/4 cent May soybeans closed at $14.67 and 3/4, down 4 cents May soybean meal closed at $423.30, down $3.10 May soybean oil closed at 49.13, down 33 points May wheat closed at $7.21 and 3/4, up 12 cents Apr....Read the full story...»
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SD Farm Bureau supports Noem’s livestock bill
The South Dakota Farm Bureau endorses the bill introduced in Congress by South Dakota Representative Kristi Noem to extend livestock protection to producers. It is the Livestock Disaster Protection Act authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill. It would...Read the full story...»
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Ohio Dairy Palooza this weekend
The 2013 Ohio Dairy Palooza is going to be held this Saturday, May 4 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds at Wooster. Eileen Gress, Public Relations Chair tells Brownfield the event will have program sessions for various age groups. “We do cater pretty...Read the full story...»
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Iowa farmers could face another planting delay
Field work and corn planting have finally begun across much of Iowa, but another cold and wet weather system may put the brakes on that progress. Rain is expected to move across the state later this week with highs only in the 40’s on Thursday and...Read the full story...»
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Nebraska grazing tour is June 11
The Nebraska Cattlemen’s organization and the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition are planning a Summer Grazing Tour for June 11th in the southeastern Nebraska Sandhills. The tour will involve four long-standing Sandhills ranches northwest of...Read the full story...»
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Mounting pressure to cut crop insurance subsidies
President Obama has proposed cuts to the federal crop insurance subsidy and there seems to be growing sentiment in Congress to do the same. During his weekly conference call with ag reporters Tuesday, we asked Iowa Senator and Senate Ag Committee...Read the full story...»
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Dr. Leah Dorman honored
The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has given their President’s Award to Dr. Leah Dorman, Director of Food Programs at the Ohio Farm Bureau. Scott Stuart, NIAA’s Managing Director said Dorman, who has been active in the NIAA for...Read the full story...»
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Co-Alliance awards $10,000 to 4-H Foundation
Already a supporter to dozens of local county 4-H fairs and clubs, Co-Alliance has presented the Indiana 4-H Foundation with a check for $10,000. The $10,000 is a combination gift from Co-Alliance and a matching grant from Land O’Lakes, the...Read the full story...»
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Kill bacteria in water without chemicals
Several years ago a building engineer in Denver, Colorado developed a device which could eliminate bacteria in water cooling towers. The “Silver Bullet” puts ambient air through a processor which breaks down the oxygen molecule from an O2 to an...Read the full story...»
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Tuesday midday cash livestock prices
Cattle country is quiet so far on Tuesday without even a token bid on the table. DTN says they don’t expect to see any significant trade volume develop until the second half of the week. Asking prices are around 130.00 in the South and 207.00 plus...Read the full story...»
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Iowa Senate votes against new liability protections for...
The Iowa Senate has turned down a proposal to provide new legal liability protection to landowners. A 1967 Iowa law grants liability protection to private property owners who allow recreation, like hunting and fishing, on their property. The Iowa...Read the full story...»
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A wide-range of weather on the Plains
On the Plains, cool weather is returning to areas as far south as Nebraska, while unusual warmth persists across the southern half of the region. Monday’s high temperatures topped the 90-degree mark in locations such as Amarillo, Texas (94°F),...Read the full story...»
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Planting finally underway in Nebraska
Corn planting finally got underway in Nebraska last week. As of Sunday, three percent of the state’s corn crop was planted, well behind the five-year average of 26 percent. Nebraska’s winter wheat crop was rated 44 percent very poor to poor,...Read the full story...»
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Corn planting in Iowa very limited
As of Sunday, only a limited amount of corn had been planted in Iowa, but drier and warmer weather late in the week allowed fieldwork to resume in many areas of the state. Topsoil moisture levels rated 10 percent very short to short, 76 percent...Read the full story...»
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Cheese production up 2.8% in April
Cheese production in the U.S. in April 10.9 billion pounds up 2.8 percent compared to April of 2012. Italian-type cheese production was 1.1 percent higher than a year ago at 4.63 billion pounds while American-type cheese production was up 3.1...Read the full story...»
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South Dakota field work beginning
Preparations for spring planting got underway in South Dakota, more so at the end of last week when it was drier and warmer. Pastures are starting to green up as well. As of Sunday, the USDA says the state’s winter wheat condition was 35 percent...Read the full story...»
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Wisconsin dairy farm gross receipts slightly lower in...
A little more milk and a little lower price resulted in Wisconsin dairy producers getting about the same income in 2012 as in 2011. The National Ag Statistics Service Wisconsin Field Office says 26.95 billion pounds of milk were utilized in the...Read the full story...»
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Wisconsin DNR Green Tier applicants
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has received seven applications from companies seeking to join the Green Tier program. Participants submitting applications must have a good environmental record, commit to superior environmental...Read the full story...»
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Alternative “Dairy Freedom Act” introduced
Virginia Republican Congressman Bob Goodlatte and Georgia Democratic Congressman David Scott have introduced their alternative dairy plan for the next farm bill. The Dairy Freedom Act has the same margin insurance concept as the Dairy Security Act...Read the full story...»
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A record-slow start in Wisconsin fields
Temperatures in the 60′s and 70′s for the first time this year spurring a little optimism for Wisconsin farmers. But, that was at the end of the week, a fresh coat of snow covered some of the Badger State on Thursday morning but...Read the full story...»
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Well…someone in Ohio planted corn
The two days suitable for field work in Ohio last week allowed another 1 percent of the corn crop to be planted, bringing the 2013 corn planting progress as of Sunday, April 28, to two percent. The National Ag Statistics Service’s Great Lake...Read the full story...»
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Planters are rolling in central Nebraska
The corn planters are rolling in central Nebraska. Ron Pavelka farms near Glenvil, south of Hastings. He started planting last Friday and describes planting conditions as “really good”. But the possibility of the drought continuing in...Read the full story...»
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Missouri corn planting inches upward
Corn planting progressed slightly last week in Missouri. As of Sunday, 15 percent of corn had been planted. That’s up from 13 percent last week. It is noticeably behind last year and the five-year average — caused by continued wet...Read the full story...»
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Planting delays push corn sharply higher
Soybeans were higher on technical and commercial buying, along with spillover from corn and the outside markets. The dollar was lower with the Dow, gold, and crude oil higher. The near term supply remains tight and domestic demand is good but there...Read the full story...»
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EPA flyovers come up at Senate hearing
Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns has been an outspoken critic of the EPA’s use of aerial surveillance to inspect livestock facilities Johanns resumed his criticism of the flyover program last week during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing...Read the full story...»
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Iowa observes Soil and Water Conservation Week
This is Soil and Water Conservation Week in Iowa. According to Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey, it’s an opportunity to highlight the important work being done to prevent soil erosion and protect water quality in Iowa. Over 100 Soil...Read the full story...»
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Locks reopen but rain still threatens
While seven Mississippi River Locks and Dams – from Muscatine, Iowa to Saverton, Missouri have reopened – according to DTN – because of last week’s drier weather, more wet weather stress is coming for growers. Thursday and Friday will...Read the full story...»
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Illinois fields still too wet
Heavy rains from two weeks ago combined with last week’s cooler temperatures have many fields still too wet for farmers to begin fieldwork. Just one percent of the state’s corn has been planted. That is well behind last year’s pace of 76...Read the full story...»
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Cattle futures pressured by corn prices
Cattle country was typically quiet on Monday following the distribution of the new showlists. Ready numbers appear to be generally smaller than last week with only Kansas showing more ready steers and heifers. A few asking prices are around 130.00...Read the full story...»
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5% of U.S. corn planted
USDA reports producers made very little corn planting progress last week due to continued wet, cold weather in many key growing areas. As of Sunday, 5% of the U.S. corn crop is planted, compared to 4% a week ago, 49% a year ago, and the five year...Read the full story...»
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Just 1 percent of Indiana’s corn planted
More rainfall last week left soils saturated and continues to put fieldwork on hold. According Indiana’s latest weekly Crop & Weather Report corn planted acreage remained around one percent complete compared to 67 percent last year and 30...Read the full story...»
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 29, 2013
May corn closed at $6.84, up 40 cents May soybeans closed at $14.71 and 3/4, up 41 cents May soybean meal closed at $431.40, up $13.50 May soybean oil closed at 49.46, down 20 points May wheat closed at $7.09 and 3/4, up 21 cents Apr. live cattle...Read the full story...»
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OSA and Beck’s launch Young Leader program
The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) and Beck’s Hybrids have created a program designed to recognize the hard work, dedication and leadership of young Ohio soybean farmers. “We are looking for individuals who are committed to the soybean industry...Read the full story...»
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Feeding a forage diet
Horses are grazing animals. As pastures begin to “green-up” Drew Cotton, a horse science instructor at Black Hawk College East has some thoughts about utilizing a complete forage diet as well as things to look for this spring. AUDIO:...Read the full story...»
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Exploring other options for nitrogen
It’sthe end of Apriland there is a lot of field work that has yet to be done. Technical agronomist with DeKalb/Asgrow Matt Foes says in many cases nitrogen still needs to be put on to corn fields. He tells Brownfield when applying...Read the full story...»
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GE labeling — pointless and expensive
Food labels for me are like the instructions on new electronic toys. I’m so impatient to get to the fun part of the device, I consume first and, maybe, I read later. A big part of the reason I don’t stand in supermarket aisles reading...Read the full story...»
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Iowa farmer-feeder likes value-based marketing
Grid marketing and other value-based marketing arrangements continue to grow in popularity with cattlemen. Ed Greiman, a farmer-feeder from Garner, Iowa, tells us about the Greiman Brothers operation and why he likes value-based marketing....Read the full story...»
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Where are college students learning about agriculture?
Commentary. A few weeks ago I received a media advisory about an upcoming event to be held in Columbia, Mo. “Local Farmers Gather to Discuss Sustainable Practices” drew my attention. The three day symposium was touted as having expert speakers...Read the full story...»
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One-sided symposia
A few weeks ago I received a media advisory about an upcoming event to be held in Columbia, Mo. “Local Farmers Gather to Discuss Sustainable Practices” drew my attention. The three day symposium was touted as having expert speakers highlighting...Read the full story...»
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Soyfoods month and lots of choices
Soyfood choices have moved way beyond tofu. Linda Funk, executive director of the Soy Foods Council, says soy foods are good for you and one of their main benefits is being a good source of protein. In the lastseveral years, Funk says,...Read the full story...»
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House budget seen as positive for agriculture
Brandon Kern, Director of State Policy at the Ohio Farm Bureau says the state budget that the Ohio House approved and sent to the Senate, for the most part is being viewed as positive for agriculture. “From Farm Bureau’s perspective we were...Read the full story...»
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Flood fighting continues in Illinois
The effort to keep the Illinois River in its banks continues in Scott and Pike counties of Illinois. Pike and Scott County Farm Bureau Executive Director Blake Roderick says workers and volunteers are building levee height to combat high water,...Read the full story...»
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Dairy continues to slip
Cash cheese barrels slipped another 3.25 cents on Wednesday to $1.725 while blocks held steady at $1.865. The barrel-to-block spread is at 14 cents. Cash butter also lost 4.5 cents to close at $1.69. National Dairy Products Sales Report for the week...Read the full story...»
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Soybeans down on profit taking
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The pit’s continuing to get ready for the first notice day on the 29th, while keeping an eye on long term demand prospects. China did buy another 116,000 tons of 2013/14 U.S. beans, but...Read the full story...»
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SD FFA president ready to recruit others
The new president of the South Dakota State FFA, Mikayla Heisler of Newell, says she’s looking forward to meeting lots of people and recruiting more members this coming year. She tells Brownfield Ag News, “Being from West River, I don’t have...Read the full story...»
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1st Farm Credit Services helps ag groups
For a third year in a row, First Farm Credit Services, in partnership with the Illinois Farm Bureau’s IAA Foundation, has given money to ag groups to enhance their leadership programs. Terry Hinds, a Senior Vice President at First Farm Credit...Read the full story...»
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 24, 2013
May corn closed at $6.38 and 1/2, down 7 and 1/4 cents May soybeans closed at $14.19 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 cents May soybean meal closed at $411.70, up $1.70 May soybean oil closed at 48.57, down 5 points May wheat closed at $6.97 and 1/2, down 4...Read the full story...»
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Build the Team. Grow the Company. Have Fun.
We haven’t exactly “gone fishing” but we are going to be away for a couple of days. It was 40 years ago that Clyde Lear and Derry Brownfield teamed up to create a state-wide farm radio network. Learfield Communications, Inc. started with just...Read the full story...»
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