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Cattle futures mostly higher, awaiting direct business
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle were up and feeders were mostly modestly higher, oversold and waiting for direct business to get underway. The import tariffs on Canada and Mexico could lead to a tighter domestic supply of cattle. April live was $2.40 higher at $194.65 and June up $1.97 at $190.07. April feeders were up…
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A closer look at JCB’s 403E electric loader and its features
A closer look at JCB’s 403E electric loader and its features The Scottish Farmer
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Local soybean agronomist shares potential tariff impacts on soybean industry
Local soybean agronomist shares potential tariff impacts on soybean industry KTTC
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Practices of Profitable Producers
Practices of Profitable Producers Successful Farming
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TX Agriculture Commissioner urges Texans to prepare for wildfires and severe storms
TX Agriculture Commissioner urges Texans to prepare for wildfires and severe storms KAUZ
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NPPC urges House Agriculture Committee to address Prop 12 in farm bill
NPPC urges House Agriculture Committee to address Prop 12 in farm bill National Hog Farmer
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Is 2025 the year a new farm bill gets done?
Pictured: Darin Johnson (left) with the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association interviews with Brownfield’s Brent Barnett at the 2025 Commodity Classic (Photo by Jill Makovec/Brownfield) Farm groups continue to call on lawmakers to finish the farm bill this year. Darin Johnson, president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, says a new farm bill is long overdue…
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Agriculture set to drive South Africa’s economic recovery in 2025
Agriculture set to drive South Africa’s economic recovery in 2025 IOL
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New Drone Seed Spread Guide from MU Extension
NOVELTY, Mo. – A new University of Missouri Extension publication can help farmers and ag drone pilots maximize efficiency and precision in aerial seeding. Gurbir Singh, state extension specialist in soil science, agroecology and landscape management, has published a first-of-its-kind guide on calibrating utility drones for broadcast spreading pattern check. “Until now, spreading patterns have been a…
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Ideas for Spring Flower Plantings
MADISON, Wis. — Here are a few flowers that tolerate cooler temperatures and light frosts. They can be transplanted in early spring (whenever that may be in Wisconsin). Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana) always seem to be described as flowers that will make you smile. I guess it’s because they come in so many festive colors.…
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New trade war begins
Ag trade consultant Sharon Bomer Lauritsen says another trade war has begun. “Much broader, actually, than what we saw in 2017 or 2018 and it may not stop here.” On Tuesday, the United States placed 25% tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican imports, as well as an additional 10% tariff on Chinese products, bringing that…
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Bayer Crop Science to launch Vyconic Soybeans
Bayer Crop Science introduced Vyconic Soybeans during this year’s Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado. The first of its kind product will offer five herbicide tolerances. It is expected to launch in North America in marketing year 2027. Brownfield’s Cyndi Young talked to Kacy Perry, the North America Soybean Business Lead for the Crop Science division…
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China announces new duties on US agricultural imports as US tariffs take effect
China announces new duties on US agricultural imports as US tariffs take effect Fastmarkets news
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A tale of two rivers
The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says current levels on the Mississippi River vary greatly depending upon location. Eric Snodgrass says it’s a tale of have’s and have not’s. “Three weeks ago, it was below low stage, so they’ve recovered 35 feet of water in the Mississippi River by Memphis.” He says, “Come…
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U.S. Drought Monitor staff preparing for NOAA disruptions
A climatologist at the National Drought Mitigation Center says he’s closely following how staffing cuts at USDA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) could impact work. Brian Fuchs tells Brownfield, “When we see some of these agencies starting to get some of their people cut, you really need to understand what that trickle…
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The changing of seasons can lead to a change of trends.
The changing of seasons can lead to a change of trends. Successful Farming
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China and Canada immediately retaliate against Trump’s tariffs. Mexico is next
China and Canada immediately retaliate against Trump’s tariffs. Mexico is next CNN
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Winter storm, powerful winds ahead in US
First Alert Weather Days: Winter storm, powerful winds ahead in US Tribune Online
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Corn, soy basis steady-mixed as futures tumble
Corn, soy basis steady-mixed as futures tumble TradingView
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Grain Growers of Canada react to U.S. tariffs
Grain Growers of Canada react to U.S. tariffs The Western Producer
