Machinery? Some are looking and others are buying
Brownfield Ag News6 minutes ago
An agricultural equipment dealer says when it comes to new and used farm equipment, some farmers are looking and others are buying this spring. Joe Newman is with Wisconsin-based Ziegler Equipment. He says, “They’re looking for deals and right now, there’s some deals to be had. Manufacturers have, from what...
Graves optimistic the House can pass a farm bill
Brownfield Ag News6 minutes ago
A U.S. Congressman from Missouri says it’s realistic to advance the new farm bill through the House this year. Sam Graves tells Brownfield “I know Chairman Thompson is working very hard to make sure it happens. I think we’ll see a short-term extension through December, but he’s optimistic we’ll see...
MO Farm Bureau health plan bill passes House
Brownfield Ag News6 minutes ago
Missouri Farm Bureau is getting closer to offering a health plan option to its members. President Garrett Hawkins says the Missouri House approved a bill, sponsored by Representative Kurtis Gregory, to make that happen and a similar bill will be considered in the Senate. “We’ll be asking the leader of...
Fewer corn acres can help with some profitability
Brownfield Ag News7 minutes ago
The USDA is expecting fewer corn acres to be planted in the United States this year and an ag economist says if realized, that could help with profitability. “Albeit small profitability, but we might see some profitability in the corn market in 2024.” Ben Brown with the University of Missouri...
Corn higher, boosted by USDA numbers
Brownfield Ag News22 minutes ago
Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts weak and deferred months firm, still ending the week modestly lower. The USDA sees 2024 U.S. soybean planted area at 86.5 million acres, close to expectations and 3% higher than 2023, with quarterly stocks also up on the year. That larger stocks figure was...
NEXTILE challenges students to create soy textiles
Brownfield Ag News22 minutes ago
U.S. Soy’s new textile design challenge is awarding college students for creating innovative multifunctional fabric using soy-based products. United Soybean Board director and Michigan soybean farmer Carla Schultz served as a judge this year. “It’s been incredible to see how those soybeans come to life in the creative hands of...
National Daily Cattle Beef Summary Report
USDA25 minutes ago
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S&P 500 Posts a Record High on Optimism the Fed Can Achieve a Soft Landing
Barchart35 minutes ago
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.14%. Stock indexes on Thursday settled mixed, with the S&P 500 posting a new all-time...