June 25, 2024

State and federal leaders surveyed flood damage in south-central Minnesota Tuesday. Governor Tim Walz said he was struck by the enormity of the situation. “Just the number of fields, and looked like crop damage that’s out there. So as we’ve said to Minnesotans, first and foremost continue to stay safe.” Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen […] The post Minnesota leaders survey flood damage, talk ag impact appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Inspections of avocados and mangos from a Mexican state are set to gradually resume following the temporary pause over an assault on inspectors. Two inspectors were illegally detained last week during field inspections in the state of Michoacán. A spokesperson with the UDSA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says progress still needs to be […] The post Inspections of avocados and mangos resume after additional safety measure put in place appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Crop losses from heavy rains and flooding could push feed costs higher for livestock producers. Rachel Gray with Little Timber Farms in north-central Minnesota says while hay conditions look good. “I think (the adverse weather) will impact feed prices into the fall and of course, the winter. So that is one thing that I’m watching.” […] The post Crop losses could push feed costs higher appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Photo: Farmers of Mill Creek farmer-led watershed group meet to discuss prevent plant options 6/25/24 A crop insurance agent says filing prevent plant claims can be complicated, and that’s especially true if newly-rented acres are involved. Agent Leah Hamilton tells Brownfield farmers have been asking if they can make a claim on new acreage, and […] The post Prevent plant claims can be complicated appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Ohio pork was featured at the recent National Capital Barbeque Battle in Washington, D.C. Ohio pork farmer and a director for the National Pork Board Rich Deaton said the organization showcased various pork items. “We were there in that tent space where these casting vote, and that gave us all an opportunity to just dialogue […] The post Ohio Pork Producers visit Capitol Hill for USO BBQ appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business.  August lives closed $.40 lower at $184.42 and October lives closed $.55 higher at $184.35.  August feeders closed $.15 higher at $259.05 and September feeders closed $.05 lower at $260.07. Direct cash cattle trade was quiet again Tuesday.  […] The post Cattle futures mixed ahead of direct business appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Jul. corn closed at $4.25 and 1/2, down 8 centsJul. soybeans closed at $11.63 and 1/4, down 12 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $365.30, down $7.50Jul. soybean oil closed at 42.76, down 73 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.41 and 3/4, down 10 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle closed at $184.42, down 40 centsAug. feeder cattle […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 25, 2024 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story