Missouri lawmakers have approved a bill that would require a permit to export water outside of the state. Jacob Knaebel with the Missouri Corn Growers Association says it’s good news for farmers, “What are we doing in Missouri to make sure our water resources aren’t being sent elsewhere, especially in...

An Iowa lawmaker is pleased legislation that addresses rural healthcare concerns passed this session. Representative Shannon Latham tells Brownfield pharmacy benefit management reform was one of her priorities. “We have seen the number of independent pharmacies just drop drastically, especially in rural Iowa. And one of the reasons why is...

Legislation has been reintroduced in the US Senate that could help boost ag exports by revitalizing the nation’s shipbuilding industry. Senator Todd Young of Indiana, co-author of the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, says recent trade tensions with China have highlighted how much...

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says capital improvement funding could be on the agenda when he calls a special legislative session, “You know, the House position on trying to leave a significant amount of money on the bottom line for future years that we might see a tougher budget process, I...

Michigan lawmakers are considering 15 years of digestate land application research from Michigan State University as hearings continue for pending bipartisan legislation. Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center director Dr. Wei Liao testified this week before the Michigan House Agriculture Committee. “We have a 15 wells on our southern campus,...

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, with boxed beef sharply higher during the session. June live cattle closed $1.05 higher at $212.22 and August live cattle closed $.90 higher at $206.75.  August feeder cattle closed $1.77 higher at $297.60 and September feeder cattle closed $1.65...

Jul. corn closed at $4.43 and 1/2, down 5 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.50, down 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $291.90, down $4.50Jul. soybean oil closed at 48.93, down 39 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.25, down 7 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $212.22, up $1.05Aug....

Soybeans were mixed, also ending the week mixed. Contracts consolidated in light trade volume after Thursday’s drop, after initial support from the solid NOPA member crush numbers from April and oversold signals. Beans essentially continued to follow the lead of bean oil, which also consolidated after Thursday’s limit down move...

Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley says he’s optimistic Governor Kim Reynolds will sign a bill into law that puts new restrictions on carbon pipelines. “I have not had an opportunity to have a conversation with the governor at this point in time,” Grassley said. “…I’ve already signed it, sent it...

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the overwhelming passage of a new checkoff fund makes it an exciting time for the state’s wheat industry. Jerry Costello says Illinois wheat production is up. “Unfortunately, there are parts of the country that have experienced drought in the last couple...

A University of Wisconsin weed specialist says the lack of rain has given some weeds an advantage over crops. Rodrigo Werle tells Brownfield it was dry for more than ten days before Thursday’s storm system, which was good for planting but not good for weed control. “We’ve planted a lot...

Legislation to combat the spread of foreign animal diseases entering the U.S. has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley says the Healthy Dog Importation Act would help maintain domestic animal health, which is critical to the nation’s public health goals. “The Center for Disease Control estimates...

Photo courtesy of Kelly Nieuwenhuis/X A northwest Iowa farmer says high temperatures and strong winds led to some challenging conditions Friday. Kelly Nieuwenhuis tells Brownfield, “I’m glad we do very minimal tillage. We do a one-pass vertical tillage on our bean stubble and we don’t have dirt flying today, but...

A Wisconsin farmer says parts and service need to be more available during key times like planting and harvest. Raymond Dietrich raises crops for his dairy near Green Bay.  He tells Brownfield when it’s time to roll, a weekend breakdown can be a serious problem. “Down time for us is...

The US dairy industry has produced more dairy products with the same amount of milk.  But how is that possible?  Mike North with Ever.Ag provides some background. AUDIO: Healthy Living on dairy production The post Increasing dairy products without growing the dairy herd appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.