Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks says there are very few uncounted ballots in the first congressional district race and she is comfortable with the current margin of votes that put her ahead of Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan. At the end of Election Night, Miller-Meeks led by 413 votes. Her lead grew today after a county that had […] View Full Story
South Dakota voters have rejected a measure that proposed consistent carbon pipeline regulations in the state. South Dakota Farm Bureau President and farmer Scott VanderWal says there were misconceptions about the measure and he’s disappointed it failed. “The South Dakota Legislature was really looking to make sure economic development happens in the future. If a […] The post Land owner bill of rights rejected in South Dakota appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
State investigators say one of the three men who died in a fiery crash on Highway 20 near Earlville last month had a bullet wound and evidence indicates the gunshot came from within the vehicle. According to the Iowa State Patrol’s preliminary report on the wreck, a sedan driving east crossed the median and drove […] View Full Story
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of the week’s direct business. December live cattle closed $.62 higher at $185.40 and February live cattle closed $.77 higher at $186.72. January feeders closed $1.67 higher at $244.02 and March feeders closed $1.25 higher at $241.75. Direct cash cattle trade activity was […] The post Cattle futures higher ahead of widespread direct business appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The President of the National Corn Growers Association says now that the election is over, Washington needs to focus on a farm bill. Kenneth Hartman, Jr. says, “We’ve kicked the can down the road last year. We don’t need another extension.” Hartman farms near Waterloo, Illinois. He tells Brownfield with the economic conditions, prices, and […] The post NCGA urges new Congress, Trump administration to quickly pass a farm bill, expand trade appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Dec. corn closed at $4.26 and 1/4, up 7 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $10.03 and 3/4, up 2 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $298.40, down $1.10Dec. soybean oil closed at 46.34, up 135 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.73 and 1/4, up 3/4 centDec. live cattle closed at $185.40, up 62 centsJan. feeder cattle […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 6, 2024 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were mixed, mostly weak, adjusting spreads. Planting and development weather in South America is generally favorable. Parts of Argentina could be a little drier next week, while the monsoon season seems to be in full effect for most of Brazil. A big question for soybeans right now is sustained demand from China as some […] The post Corn gains some ground with soybeans, wheat mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A pair of extension specialists say many landowners are coming to them with questions in 2024. “The number one question that I think most of us get in our offices would be how much should cash rent be.” Kevin Brooks, who specializes in farm business with the University of Illinois Extension, says several variables goes […] The post Landowners raising questions in 2024 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Broiler sets and placements rose on both the week and the year. That’s in-line with the trend for most of this year as producers try to meet demand expectations. The USDA says 241.873 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, an increase of 674,000 on the week and 7% on the year, with the average […] The post Broiler numbers stay on higher pace appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A Wisconsin Farm Bureau leader says Tuesday’s election brought opportunities and some disappointment. Jason Mugnaini tells Brownfield with Republicans taking the White House and Senate, it’s not the time to take their foot off the gas on important issues for farmers. “Talking about a farm bill, talking about issues that matter to this state, finding […] The post Wisconsin Farm Bureau says election brought mixed results appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
