December 23, 2024

Across the Corn Belt, wintry precipitation—snow and freezing rain—is causing some travel disruptions in the Great Lakes region, especially across Michigan and Wisconsin.  Elsewhere, mild air is replacing previously frigid conditions, which led to a daily-record low of -21°F on December 22 in Gaylord, Michigan.  A variable but mostly shallow snow cover from an earlier […] The post Milder air expanding on the Plains; more seasonal weather covers the Midwest Corn Belt appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Missouri Soybean’s new strategic plan prioritizes research partnerships. CEO Gary Wheeler says this goes hand in hand with farmer education. He believes that research funding is always a success, no matter the outcome.  The post Soybean Research Partnerships appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

There has been an uptick in cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, and it is impacting the price of eggs. University of Missouri professor emeritus and ag economist Scott Brown says those prices aren’t likely to pull back anytime soon. AUDIO: Healthy Living on egg prices The post Brace for higher egg prices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A market analyst sees a surplus of corn and soybeans overshadowing a year of strong demand. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing says the theme for 2024 was bigger production and bigger supply. She tells Brownfield those inventories weigh heavily on grain markets, and pressure could be felt for some time to come. The post Supply overshadows demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story