The USDA reports a mixed week for U.S. export sales. Old crop corn and soybeans during the week ending August 7th hit marketing year lows due to big cancelations by some key buyers, but that’s not uncommon this late in the marketing year and new crop sales were solid. New crop corn demand has been […] The post Mixed, mostly bearish, week for export sales appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Every stall in the Horse Barn at this year’s Iowa State Fair has been occupied and Clydesdale and Percheron draft horses have arrived as their National Shows get underway today. Noah Levy is the Horse Barn Superintendent, which means he’s in charge of the two-acre, 12-aisle barn. “It’s about as big as we can get. […] View Full Story
Leaders of state farm organizations are concerned about a dismal financial outlook for many producers. Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish says the U.S. is expected to harvest a record corn crop this fall. “Overall, the crop looks very good and you’ve got low prices. So that’s a concern, (plus) the high inputs and low […] The post Farmer leaders concerned about dismal financial outlook appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Governor JB Pritzker says the annual Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair is a chance to spotlight the top youth livestock exhibitors in the state. “On behalf of the entire state of Illinois, congratulations.” He says, “Congratulations on all your successes and today’s outstanding achievement. We can’t wait to see all that you […] The post Governor’s Sale of Champions supports ag’s next generation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has raised its already record large corn and soybean production estimates. CONAB now has total corn at 137.005 million tons, 3.8% more than last month and 18.6% above last year, on a record average yield and larger planted area. The second crop corn harvest is more than 80% complete, with […] The post CONAB: big Brazil crops get bigger appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Dozens of Iowa school districts will be starting classes soon without a full roster of full-time teachers and staff. This morning, the state’s “Teach Iowa” website shows public and private K-12 schools have nearly 3,800 openings for all sorts of positions — coaches, cooks AND teachers. Professor Mark McDermott, associate dean of the University of […] View Full Story
Kyle Durham is a Missouri director on the United Soybean Board serving in his second year and is involved with an innovation and technology committee. He tells Brownfield more about how the Soy Checkoff is helping drive global demand and expanding to new markets. Listen now to find out how the Soy Checkoff investments are […] The post USB Checkoff Chats Interview | Kyle Durham appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Helping expand new markets for soybean farmers is one of the top priorities of the United Soybean Board. With trade uncertainty top of mind for many farmers, the Soy Checkoff helps drive global demand through strategic partnerships. Learn more in this episode of Managing for Profit on Brownfield. The post Soy Partnerships and Trade appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
It’s going to be a throwback Thursday for the Iowa Lottery at the Iowa State Fair. CEO Matt Strawn says they will commemorate the sale of first lottery ticket at the Fair 40 years ago. “So we’re going to attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the most people simultaneously scratching a lottery ticket,” […] View Full Story
A Brazilian company that’s the world’s largest meat processor is buying a Hy-Vee food preparation facility in central Iowa that closed this spring. Hy-Vee used the facility in Ankeny to make sandwiches, salads, bakery items and take-and-bake pizzas. JBS will retool the plant and it will make fully-cooked, ready-to-eat bacon and sausage. JBS is hoping […] View Full Story
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