USDA says milk production in the 24 major producing states was down 0.8% from a year ago. The November production totaled 17.2 billion pounds. Nationwide, production was down 1% at 17.9 billion pounds. The number of milk cows in the U.S. totaled 9.37 million head, 20 thousand more than a year ago, but down five […] The post November milk production down slightly appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag banker says he expects a credit culture shift for farm businesses looking at renewals. Barry Benson, Vice President of Agribusiness Banking with Nebraska-based First National Bank of Omaha, tells Brownfield lower commodity prices have impacted balance sheets. “Some operators may be looking at lower liquidity, may be looking at increased debt service […] The post Ag banker predicting a credit culture shift for farm businesses appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says financial assistance and disaster aid for America’s farmers and ranchers is at risk with the lack of a federal spending bill. Secretary Tom Vilsack says, “We had a deal.” In an exclusive interview with Brownfield, he said the Continuing Resolution released Tuesday evening, which is now off the table, […] The post Financial and disaster aid for farmers at risk appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The executive director of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association says the state’s successful Illinois EATS program faces an uncertain future. Raghela Scavuzzo says the program has provided increased market opportunities for farmers and much needed food for communities. “That is funded through the Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program.” She says, “It really has allowed the […] The post Successful Illinois EATS program faces uncertainty appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Commercial red meat production was down during November 2024. The USDA says the monthly total of 4.564 billion pounds was 3% lower than November 2023 with slower slaughter rates for both cattle and hogs canceling out steady to higher average live weights. Beef production fell 3% to 2.217 billion pounds with a slaughter of 2.568 […] The post November red meat production down on slower slaughter appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The director of state policy at Ohio Farm Bureau says Senate Bill 54 has passed the state legislature with bipartisan support. Evan Callicoat says the $10 million drought relief bill comes after a challenging 2024. “Rising input costs, property taxes going through the roof, land availability is next to none,” he says. “It has been a […] The post Drought assistance coming for Ohio farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she hopes Congress addresses California’s Proposition 12 law sometime in 2025. “I do believe the farm bill extension is not going to include that (Prop 12) language,” she told reporters Thursday. Proposition 12 bans the sale of pork, veal, and eggs in California from animals anywhere in the country whose […] The post Rep. Hinson seeks Prop 12 solution in 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The new secretary for the United Soybean Board says she’s optimistic about the future of U.S. soy exports. Susan Watkins tells Brownfield, “I think we’re trying to get into new markets. We understand you can’t rely on the same players over and over again. Markets change. I think we’re trying to also establish new markets […] The post New USB secretary sees strong demand for U.S. soy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
After a government funding plan broke down Wednesday, there is uncertainty whether a new bill will include a provision for year-round E15. Geoff Cooper, CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, tells Brownfield he remains optimistic. “There is absolutely zero cost associated with the year round E15 provisions that were in the bill. If the concern […] The post RFA CEO optimistic year-round E15 will remain in funding bill appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Iowans who have sidewalks and driveways they care for sometimes face a quandary during the wintertime about the use of salt to break up ice and provide traction. Aaron Steil, a consumer horticulture specialist at the Iowa State University Extension, says if you don’t use enough ice melt, you might slip and fall, but if […] View Full Story
