Beef provides incredible options for all at home cooks. Shalene McNeill executive director of nutrition science, health and wellness for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says especially for those who are looking for leaner options for their cooking. AUDIO: Healthy Living on the versatility of beef The post The versatility of beef appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
City crews in Davenport and Bettendorf have been working non-stop to clear fallen trees, power lines, and debris after Monday night’s tornado. Scott County Emergency Management Deputy Director Jim Hawkes says the EF-1 tornado, which was on the ground for eight miles, left a tangle in its wake. “There’s a lot of tree damage, a […] View Full Story
A new report from the American Immigration Council (AIC) shows demand for migrant farm workers grew 65% in five years. Steve Hubbard, senior data scientist with AIC, tells Brownfield the study from 2017 to 2022 shows how vital the H-2A work visa program has become. “Now it’s over two thirds of the US counties have […] The post U.S. demand for H-2A workers grows 65% appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live were up and feeders were mostly higher, watching the direct markets and getting ready for Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. Direct business was light during the session, but traders were at least somewhat encouraged by trade in the South holding steady with last week. August live was up $1.60 at […] The post Light direct cattle trade at midweek appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A plant pathologist with the University of Missouri Extension says phytophthora could show up in some soybean fields this year. Mandy Bish says the pathogen for the disease requires water to move into the root system and Missouri has been getting plenty of moisture this season. “If you start seeing wilting or yellowing plants about […] The post Check wet bean fields for phytophthora appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The spring wheat harvest is nearing for growers in northwest Minnesota. Austen Germolus of Ada says combines could start rolling in a couple weeks. “But beginning the middle of August I would imagine that most of the wheat (will be ready to harvest). There’s some later-planted wheat that’s pushed a little later, but if we […] The post Spring wheat harvest nears in northwest Minnesota appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Governor Kim Reynolds says this week’s Republican National Convention is far different from eight years ago when supporters of Donald Trump and Ted Cruz were feuding and Trump won the 2016 nomination with the lowest percentage of delegates in 40 years. “This is the most united party I have ever seen. It is electric on […] View Full Story
Sep. corn closed at $3.98, up 2 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.97 and 1/4, up 6 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $339.10, up $3.70Aug. soybean oil closed at 46.21, down 49 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.39 and 1/4, up 8 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle closed at $184.27, up $1.60Aug. feeder […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 17, 2024 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Jared White will be in Champaign, Illinois on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 covering the U of I Insect Management Field Day. The post U of I Insect Management Field Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Jared White will cover the U of I Hemp Research Open House in Champaign, Illinois on Friday, August 2, 2024. The post U of I Hemp Research Open House appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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