December 20, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill to keep the government open, provide financial aid to farmers, and extend the farm bill for one year.  The bill, passed late Friday afternoon, would keep the federal government funded into March.  This was the third version of the bill this week. President-elect Trump spiked the first version, and […] The post House passes a funding bill, averts shutdown appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Wisconsin’s Farmers Union delegates made changes to their policy regarding anaerobic digesters for manure. Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden tells Brownfield delegates were able to settle on some policy language. “We got some language put back in (the policy book) that was taken out to make sure that there is still a possibility […] The post Wisconsin Farmers Union alters position on manure digesters appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The 36th annual Topeka Farm Show is scheduled for January 7-9 at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka, Kansas, featuring 600 exhibitor booths, demonstrations and much more. AUDIO: Dan Slowinski, Topeka Farm Show Director The post A look ahead at the 2025 Topeka Farm Show appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A pair of Illinois farmers say the ag economy means some tough decisions in 2025. Tom Hieronymus, who farms in DeWitt County, tells Brownfield, “The cost of inputs these days, and this last couple of years the commodity prices have really kind of taken a nosedive, and the costs are still just kind of climbing.  […] The post Tough decisions facing farmers in 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Michigan potato growers and processors voiced support for an increased assessment during this week’s public hearing with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Michigan Potato Industry Commission board member Travis Horkey grows fresh potatoes in Monroe County and was one of many growers to speak in favor of adjusting the assessment cap to […] The post Michigan potato industry speaks in favor of checkoff increase appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A handful of bills that could have benefited the state’s food and ag industry died Thursday after Michigan House lawmakers abruptly ended their session. Fourth-generation farmer and state senator Kevin Daley called the 29-hour-long session in his chamber an embarrassment. “I’ve got so much respect for this seat and being in this room, and it […] The post Messy end to Michigan lame duck appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Fort Wayne Farm Show is set for January 16-18 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. AUDIO: Dan Slowinski, Fort Wayne Farm Show Director The post What’s new at the 2025 Fort Wayne Farm Show appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The National Corn Growers Association says a dispute panel has ruled Mexico’s 2023 ban of genetically modified corn imports violated its commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. NCGA and other commodity groups called on the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to file the dispute.  NCGA president Kenneth Hartman, Jr. tells Brownfield, “We have a ruling […] The post Corn growers win dispute with Mexico over GMO corn ban appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Contracts continued to move off of the recent lows, but still ended the week with losses following Wednesday’s drop. Brazil’s recent moves to shore up their currency after a significant devaluation this year were also supportive. Near-term crop weather looks good in Brazil and slightly drier for […] The post Soybeans, corn extend rally appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Mar. corn closed at $4.46 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.74 and 1/2, up 11 and 1/2 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $294.50, up $10.40Jan. soybean oil closed at 39.48, down 53 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.33, unchangedFeb. live cattle closed at $188.40, up $1.85Jan. feeder cattle closed at $255.60, […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 20, 2024 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story