A Grinnell elementary teacher won a national award Thursday. Davis Elementary School third grade teacher Holly Hunter was surprised with the Milken Educator Award by the Director of the Iowa Department of Education and a Milken representative. Hunter was cited for her creative classroom curriculum and her mentorship of other educators. Hunter is the only […] View Full Story
The Board of Regents approved an agreement for Iowa State University Wednesday for developing property between the Iowa State Center and Jack Trice Stadium. ISU attorney Michael Norton told the Regents the Goldenrod Companies will handle the CyTown development. “The development is anticipated to include approximately 72,000 square feet of retail, food and beverage space, […] View Full Story
An ethanol producer says thin margins and cold weather will likely trigger production cutbacks by next week. Erik Huschitt with Badger State Ethanol in Monroe, Wisconsin tells Brownfield ethanol production has been strong, but there’s a big spread between production and demand, so the industry needs to be concerned about that. “The margins are poor […] The post Ethanol production likely to drop during cold spell appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Dairy checkoff programs in Michigan and Florida have announced a new strategic partnership to increase dairy promotions across both states. United Dairy Industry of Michigan CEO Melissa Gerharter will lead the organizations through the transition. “The Michigan dairy farmers will not see any impact as far as the programs go, but rather by streamlining some […] The post Michigan and Florida dairy checkoffs uniting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service didn’t take long to tally the farmer votes on the federal milk marketing order proposal. The process of opening the federal milk marketing orders took about two years, but ended quickly Thursday. Dana Coale with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service tells Brownfield, “All of the federal milk marketing orders were approved […] The post Producers approve all amended federal milk marketing orders appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Mar. corn closed at $4.74 and 1/2, down 4 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.19, down 23 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $294.40, down $7.60Mar. soybean oil closed at 45.03, down 124 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.37 and 1/2, down 9 and 1/2 centsFeb. live cattle closed at $196.60, down $1.92Mar. feeder […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 16, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were down sharply on fund and technical liquidation, despite another round of steady to higher direct business. The USDA says beef export sales of 9,700 tons were up on the week, with Japan and China leading the way. February live was $1.92 lower at $196.60 and April […] The post Cash hogs steady to firm Thursday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were sharply lower on profit taking and technical selling. There’s rain in the forecast for dry parts of South America over the next few days, including portions of Argentina and southern Brazil. Early harvest activity is underway in parts of Brazil. The Rosario Grain Exchange has not lowered its projection for Argentina yet but […] The post Soybeans, corn fall on rain in South America appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza for the first time in Wayne County. The backyard flock testing positive for the virus is the fourth case in the state reported since the beginning of the year. In the last 30 days, the USDA says 54 commercial flocks in […] The post Wayne County backyard poultry HPAI positive appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Nominee pledged to work collaboratively and transparently with Congress as part of his confirmation hearing Thursday. Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin says it’s his moral responsibility to be a good steward of the environment and taxpayer dollars. “It is my commitment to follow my obligations under the law set […] The post Zeldin promises reviews and collaboration if appointed head of EPA appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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