Brownfield Ag News

On this episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with ‪@firstgenhunter733‬ host Kent Boucher to talk about some of their most memorable shed hunting stories. The post Shed hunting stories with the First Gen Hunter appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

A biosecurity specialist is encouraging the poultry and livestock industries to properly sanitize transportation fleets. Keith Bailey with Hydro-Chem Systems says highly pathogenic avian influenza is difficult to manage because it can be transmitted multiple ways, including by vehicles. “The virus is being transferred by the feces of birds. It ends up drying or whatever, The post HPAI biosecurity should extend to transportation fleet appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

A Wisconsin Congressman is again trying to remove wolves from the Endangered Species List. Seventh District Republican Tom Tiffany tells Brownfield he introduced the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, which is almost identical to the Trust the Science Act from last session. “The reason it’s so important is we could get it in statute and The post Battle to get wolves off Endangered Species List re-starts appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

A risk management specialist has some advice for crop farmers intent on remaining profitable. Josh Ulbricht with Compeer Financial says understanding the goals of the operation is a good starting point. “A lot of that is going to come down to your financial reporting and how comprehensive is it. Are you doing consistent year-end balance The post Steps to remain profitable despite tight margins appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, adding to the week’s modest losses. The trade is monitoring weather in South America, with the chance of better harvest weather in parts of Brazil and some possible rain for Argentina. Ag commodities in general were also waiting for any updates on the potential for new The post Soybeans, corn, wheat down on tariff concerns appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Researchers across the country are working to develop cover crop varieties that better suit regional environments. University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture Program Manager Etienne Sutton oversees the National Cover Crop Variety Development Project. “We do have a team of researchers working with the cover crop seed industry as well to develop better plans for The post Cover crop research working to scale up national supplies appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher following the week’s direct cash business and ahead of Friday’s Cattle Inventory report. February live cattle closed $.12 higher at $204.60 and April lives closed $.80 higher at $202.30.  March feeder cattle closed $2.52 higher at $275.72 and April feeder cattle closed $2.80 higher The post Cattle futures end the week higher appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Mar. corn closed at $4.82, down 8 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.42, down 2 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $301.10, down $3.60Mar. soybean oil closed at 46.11, up 113 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.59 and 1/2, down 7 centsFeb. live cattle closed at $204.60, up 12 centsMar. feeder cattle closed at $275.72, up The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 31, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

The number of U.S. sheep and goats increased over the past year. The USDA says the sheep and lamb inventory was up slightly on the year, with gains in the breeding and market herds, ewes, and the lamb crop. Wool production in 2024 was down 1% from 2023 due to a lower number of sheep The post U.S. sheep, goat inventory rises appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

The USDA’s ag prices indices moved higher in December. The index of prices received by farmers was up 5.3% from November thanks to gains in corn, calves, market eggs, and broilers against losses in hogs, milk, lettuce, and broccoli. The dairy index for December 2024 was down 3.7% from November, but up 14% from December The post December ag prices up from November appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.