December 2, 2024

A search is underway for the next director of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association. Board President Ryan Preister tells Brownfield the organization is looking to replace long-time director Al Juhnke. “We’re excited to see who’s out in the industry and who could help lead us. Hopefully we’ll have someone hired within the first quarter of […] The post Director of Nebraska Pork Producers Association announces retirement appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An economist at the American Soybean Association says a recent study found wide use of seed treatments across the U.S. Jacquie Holland tells Brownfield… “They are an easy and kind of low contact way of ensuring plant health during the early periods of soybean development when the crop is most susceptible to damage from pests,” […] The post How do farmers feel about seed treatment alternatives? appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Dairy margins continued to improve in November.  The National Milk Producers Federation says the monthly margin under the Dairy Margin Coverage Program for September set a second-straight record high at $15.57 per hundredweight.  The federation says the increased profitability is the result of falling feed costs, better milk prices, and some recovery from a mid-year […] The post Dairy margins, fluid milk consumption improving appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says farmers need more financial assistance in the midst of the state’s historic drought. Brian Baldridge says he recently testified before the Ohio House Finance Committee and requested an additional $10 million for farmers. “There’s a lot of good questions that the legislature and Finance Committee brought […] The post House Bill 683 could be good news for Ohio farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The National Farmers Union is looking at how possible changes to federal tax policy might impact farmers. President Rob Larew says several provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 expire in 2025. “First of all, we’re always going to be looking at whether or not any tax cuts or any pay-fors if […] The post National Farmers Union watching tax reform appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Mar. corn closed at $4.32 and 1/2, down 1/2 centJan. soybeans closed at $9.85 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $287.90, down $4.00Jan. soybean oil closed at 41.42, down 32 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.47 and 1/4, down 3/4 centFeb. live cattle closed at $187.92, down 70 centsJan. feeder cattle […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 2, 2024 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Executive Director of the Real Christmas Tree Board says the industry has seen a resurgence of young farmers over the past decade. Marsha Gray tells Brownfield, “I think it is that interest in we might call it agritourism or just experiential opportunities for selling products that has driven a lot of new farmers.” She […] The post New farmers see opportunity in Christmas trees appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

In this Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast episode, Mark Lehenbauer, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) Chair, discusses how the MSMC is using the checkoff to update its strategic plan and focus on fundamental strategies like research benefiting farmers and demand-building efforts. Listen now to learn more about the collaboration between the MSMC and the Missouri Soybean […] The post Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 11 | Strategic Planning appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The head lobbyist for Syngenta says there are several ag issues that need to be prioritized in 2025. Mary Kay Thatcher says tax reform is near the top of the list. “It’s a massive tax bill. It’s $5 trillion. It’s all kinds of things that affect ag be it death taxes or stepped-up basis or […] The post Ag issues to monitor in 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story