Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association supportive of traceability rule updates
Brownfield Ag News16 minutes ago
A state cattle association supports USDA’s final animal disease traceability rule. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association director Kaitlyn Root suggests updates requiring visually readable electronic identification of certain cattle should not be too cumbersome for producers and will help in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak. “It’s estimated that...
Ohio Corn and Wheat helps prepare for farm transition
Brownfield Ag News16 minutes ago
Ohio Corn and Wheat is providing resources to help ease farmers into the conversation about succession planning. Director of Marketing and Communications for Ohio Corn and Wheat, Marlene Eick says it’s never too early to start preparing. “There is not just this legal component, this is a full kind of...
National Organic Grain and Feedstuffs
USDA18 minutes ago
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This Chart Signal Could Be a Red Flag for Peabody Energy Stock
Barchart29 minutes ago
In light of Peabody Energy Corporation’s recent appearance on Barchart's death cross screener, investors may find cause for concern. Historically, similar occurrences have preceded notable downturns in the stock’s price, signaling a potential red flag for those considering an investment in Peabody Energy right now.
Forage fertility management
Brownfield Ag News32 minutes ago
An extension agronomist is stressing the importance of fertility when managing forages. Aaron Saeugling with Iowa State University says as pastures and hayfields green up, growers need to be thinking about their fertilization program. “So I kind of have some rules that I tell folks that we want to address...
Stock Indexes Post Record Highs as Economic Reports Bolster Rate Cut Hopes
Barchart32 minutes ago
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +1.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.88%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.49%. US stock indexes Wednesday rallied, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrials, and the...
National Daily Cattle Beef Summary Report
USDA47 minutes ago
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Cover crop planning window coming up
Brownfield Ag News48 minutes ago
An extension educator says planting is nearly finished in central Michigan and farmers should start planning to seed cover crops. Michigan State University’s Monica Jean tells Brownfield, “Beans are almost done.” “Corn is getting halfway and then you know everything else, sugarbeets, wheat looking good,” she shares. She says the...
Beef Carcass Price Equivalent Index Value
USDA1 hour ago
NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Wed, May 15, 2024 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE CHOICE SELECT Index 600-900# 600-900# Values => $288.49 $277.16 ...
CAST panel discusses benefits of soil health practices
Brownfield Ag News1 hour ago
A climatologist says improving soil health and infiltration in upstream agricultural fields could potentially help reduce downstream flooding. Dennis Todey, director of USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub, says soil health management can increase resilience to extreme weather events. “By better keeping water where it lands and not running off, that reduces...