September 11, 2024

High costs continue to pressure poultry producers. Andrew Wendlandt with Compeer Financial says post-COVID inflation has been a challenge. “Costs of materials, cost of birds to bring in, everything has gone up so substantially. We looked the other day (and) it’s something in the neighborhood of almost 45 percent in total cost increase over the […] The post High costs pressure poultry producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A dairy consultant is looking to separate fact from fiction when it comes to a common feed ingredient. Essi Evans with E and E Technical Advisors says canola meal is an excellent source of protein, amino acids, and energy for dairy cows at any life stage. “And can be used by all phases of livestock, […] The post Canola meal for dairy nutrition appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The vice president of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association is encouraging farmers to not let lower commodity prices get them down. Michael Dibbern tells Brownfield… “You’ve just got to go back to your principles of farming and being efficient,” he says. Dibbern says when times are tough, it can take a toll on a farmer’s […] The post Staying positive through tough times in ag economy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. ethanol production was up on the week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says an average of 1.08 million barrels of ethanol were produced a day, an increase of 19,000 on the week and 41,000 on the year. That comes as producers continue to try to meet domestic and export demand expectations, helped by solid […] The post Ethanol production, domestic supply both rise appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cash dairy prices were steady to higher Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey remains unchanged at $0.59.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.01 at $2.3150.   One sale was recorded at that price.  Cheese barrels were up $0.0450 at $2.3850.  One sale was recorded at $2.3525.   Butter was unchanged […] The post CME cash dairy prices steady to higher Wednesday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

John Deere has been ordered to pay ten million dollars in fines to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The SEC announced Wednesday the settlement was reached after Deere’s wholly owned subsidiary Wirtgen Thailand bribed air force and highway department officials to win sales.    Charles Cain with […] The post Deere fined 10M in Thailand bribery case appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The National Farmers Union has signed a memorandum of understanding with USDA’s Farm Service Agency to address staffing shortages and improve customer service at the county level. NFU President Rob Larew says under the MOU, NFU members will give feedback through listening sessions in local communities and USDA will use the feedback to improve. “Those […] The post National Farmers Union signs MOU with FSA appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

John joined Learfield in 2007 and leads our Government Communications, Brownfield News, and Learfield Interaction divisions. John is instrumental in helping our clients achieve their goals and reach their company’s mission. John has over 25 years marketing experience. The post John Baker appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Mark DePrez first encountered farm broadcasting as General Sales Manager of the legendary 50,000 watt, WOWO in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Over the next 18 years, DePrez oversaw WOWO’s connection to the region’s ag community as GSM, General Manager and ultimately COO of WOWO license holder, Pathfinder Communications Inc. During that time, WOWO received numerous awards […] The post Mark DePrez appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story