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Listen to this episode of the Dairy Checkoff where Aaron Scott, Community Transformation Manager for the United Dairy Industry of Michigan, discusses their partnership with Detroit and Grand Rapids schools.
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In this week’s Your Whole Farm Solution, a partnership with MFA and Brownfield Ag News, MFA’s Director of Account Management Jason Worthington says there are ag financing options available as farmers make seed and crop protection decisions for 2024.
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One of the most dangerous jobs on the farm involves grain bins, in fact a Purdue study found Indiana ranked 2nd in grain entrapment cases in 2022.
Janis Highley a director on the Indiana Corn Marketing Council says the ICMC is investing in training and rescue equipment to help keep Indiana farmers safe.
In 2022, the Indiana Corn Marketing Council trained 144 firefighters and donated 5 of the rescue tubes. ICMC remains committed to donating training sessions and rescue tubes across the state.
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Dylan Neuendank was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is not only becoming a better football player but becoming a better person. Another thing that he enjoys about high school sports is developing and demonstrating leadership skills and being able to pass on that knowledge to underclassmen. Agriculture means a lot to Dylan. His grandpa has been farming his whole life and he has been Dylan’s biggest influence. Being able to work the land, plant the seed and harvest food is something that most people don't know how to do anymore. Dylan is involved in FFA, football, strength and conditioning, construction trades class, 4-H, and Food for America. His future plans are undecided but as of now he wants to pursue a career in agriculture.
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Emma Mason was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is how her sports teams are like family. They have team dinners as well as bonding time. To Emma, agriculture is her life. Agriculture has surrounded her as she grew up. The farm is the legacy of her dad and grandfather, both of which dedicated their lives to the farm, community, and family. Emma is involved in basketball, volleyball, softball, trap, musical, band, choir, FBLA, 4-H, and FFA. She also helps out with Special Olympics, Polar Plunge, fairground clean up and youth basketball and softball. Emma plans on going to the University of Wisconsin in Madison and double major in AG Business and Accounting while taking care of her family farm.
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Tate Hartley was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school ports is the different friendships I've formed throughout the years. He also love being part of a team and working together to try and succeed. To Tate, agriculture means hard work and being involved. He says being involved in agriculture isn't a job it's a lifestyle. Tate is involved in Student Council co-president, FFA President, NHS, football, basketball, community food drives and other community volunteering. Tate plans on going to Lake Area Technical College for Building Trades. Then he would like to either run his family’s farm or drive a truck.
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Addyson Blazer was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the family aspect within the team and the feeling of having the community behind you. Also representing the community in a positive way. To Addyson agriculture gives her a sense of belonging. Both of her parents were heavily involved in ag, and she has been involved since she first learned to walk. Addyson is involved in Yearbook committee, President of NHS, Principals Advisory Council, 4-H president, Jr. Fair committee, soccer, and basketball. Her future plans are to continue her academic and athletic career and major in mathematic so she can pursue a career in actuary sciences.
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Cole Schlueter was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is being able to hang out and make new friends. He also enjoys winning. To Cole, agriculture is about community's, families and Company's making a living off of something they are growing or producing. Cole is involved in basketball, football, FFA, and 4-H. His future plans are go to linemen school.
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Sawyer DeSmet was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the opportunity to put the stresses of everyday life aside. Running out onto the field on a Friday night is an incredible feeling. When he’s with his teammates in the huddle and can see his parents in the stands, everything else seems to fade away and the only thing that matters is the next snap. To Sawyer, agriculture has played a huge role in my life. Agriculture has taught him so many lessons throughout the years, the most important one is having a strong work ethic. Farming has created a foundation of values for Sawyer that he will continue to build upon in the future. Sawyer is involved in football, basketball, and FFA. Sawyer is also very active in his church, going on two mission trips, serving meals and he helps coach youth flag football. His future plans are to attend SDSU for Animal Science. Following SDSU he plans to attend Vet School and become a Large Breed Veterinarian.
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Allison Clamme was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the competitive environment and sharing that love with like-minded people. In Cross country and track, she can be part of a community that uses endurance, discipline, and strength to accomplish their goals. To Allison, agriculture has played a big part in her life. She doesn’t live on a farm, but her grandfather used to raise cattle and is a crop farmer. Her family has had a pumpkin patch for the past couple of years and being involved in that process has grown her appreciation for agriculture. She is involved in cross country, track, FFA, NHS, class officers, band, church group, community food drive, and 4-H. Her future plans are to attend college to major in either environmental science or political science as well as continue her running career.
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Rachel Ogden was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the long-lasting friendships. Her friends and her are so close because they bond over their sports as well as practice, play, win and lose together. She is also thankful for the life lessons she has learned from sports such as communication and time management. To Rachel, agriculture is not just a part of life, but it is a passion and a lifestyle. The agriculture community is full of people who work hard to feed the world. Rachel is her FFA chapter president, a class officer, member of NHS, as well as apart of Student Council. She also is active in the silver cords program. Rachels future plans are to attend the University of Iowa to obtain a pharmaceutical degree.
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Kaylee Smith was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is being able to compete and build relationships with people from around the state. To Kaylee, agriculture is her past, present, and future. She is a fourth-generation farmer on her family farm. Kaylee is involved in softball, basketball, volleyball, track, FFA reporter, SW Iowa District FFA Sentinel, FCCLA, class officer, and she helps with her community food drives, blood drives, open houses, food packaging and Christmas present wrapping. Kaylee’s future plans are to be a veterinarian.
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Breck Mills was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the relationships that develop. She has met some of her closest friends through athletics. To Breck, agriculture means community as well as serving, and pushing through adversity. Breck is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, FCCLA, FFA officer, and she helps out with youth football. Her future plans are to attend Minnesota State University- Moorhead (MSUM) and major in criminal justice. After college she plans to go into the FBI and become a field agent.
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Creed Monroe was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the bond you make with your teammates and how they become your family. He also enjoys the life lessons sports provide. To Creed, agriculture is extremely important, and its not just farming but a way of life. He grew up with an agriculture background and appreciates the work ethic it has given him. Creed is involved in football, soccer, NHS, student leadership, highly involved in FFA serving as his chapter’s president, and he helps coach flag football. Creeds plans are to attend Iowa State University in the fall of 2024, where he wants to major in Agribusiness with a secondary major in Seed Science and a minor in entrepreneurship. He hopes to someday own his own business along with a small-scale land and crop management business.
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Jonathan Domer was nominated as Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sorts is learning to work together as a team, building friendships, and developing leadership skills. To Jonathan, agriculture is about caring on family traditions and making an impact not only locally but on a global scale as well. He is involved in FFA, Drug Free Clubs of America, wrestling, football, 4-H, county junior fair board and church youth group. Jonathan's future plans are to run heavy equipment and start a small scale farm operation after graduation.
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MacKenzie Wissbroecker was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the track. Her favorite part about high school sports is that she can be herself, and show off her talent that God gave her. She also enjoys being able to make friends as well as staying active. To Mackenzie agriculture, is vital part of the community, providing food and opportunity. She is involved in Skills USA, Spanish club, powder puff, NHS, works concession stands, and VBS. Her future plans are to be a forensic nurse and run track while in college.
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Cole Schley was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the being apart of a team as well as developing as an athlete through hard work and perseverance. To Cole, agriculture is the backbone of small communities and society in general . The hard work of those that farm makes life easier for all. Cole is involved in football, baseball, wrestling , powerlifting club, mentors 5th grade students, and volunteers at sporting events working concessions, football chain gang, and running clock. Cole's future plans are to focus on becoming a better athlete, teammate, and continue to serve in his community. After high school he would like to further his education and play sports at the collegiate level.
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Chloe Lambert was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports is how close it brings her and her classmates. The relationships she has built with her teammates are ones that she will never forget. To Chloe, agriculture has a special place in her heart. She was born into a generational family farm and has learned many valuable traits from it. She says, agriculture means hard work, dedication, passion, support, challenges, and family. Chloe is involved in FFA, FCCLA, FCA, 4-H, church activities, and student council. Chloe's future plans are to attend college and become nurse.
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In this week’s Your Whole Farm Solution, a partnership with MFA and Brownfield Ag News, MFA’s Research Agronomist Garrett Imhoff and Seed Specialist Mallory Petersen explain the work that’s being done in MFA’s research plots across Missouri.
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Lauren Fleshner was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is getting to be apart of a team with her friends and classmates. To Lauren agriculture is a very big part of her life. She was raised in a small town where agriculture was very important. Lauren is very thankful for the experiences and opportunities it has given her. She is involved in volleyball, basketball, FFA, NHS, 4-H as well as her churches youth group. Lauren plans on attending Iowa State University next year to major in Animal Science.
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Kari Murty was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion in and out of the rodeo. Her favorite part about high school sports is being able to make connections with other people her age while doing something that she loves. To Kari, agriculture is what keeps our world spinning. It plays such a huge role in everyone’s lives that most people don’t realize. She was born and raised on a farm and as she has gotten older she has truly realized that agriculture is one of the most important industries in this world. As of now Kari doesn't have any future plans other than finish high school.
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Mitch Stevens was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is coming together as a team and working toward one goal. He also loves to compete and putting in hard work to better himself. To Mitch agriculture is the heartbeat of my community, It also helps to build a strong work ethic. He is involved in Football, Basketball, Track, Baseball, Weight Lifting, Choir, FFA and volunteers at church. Mitches future plans are to attend college at Iowa State.
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Tate French was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the brotherhood that comes from playing with your friends. To Tate, agriculture teaches the younger generation how to make sacrifices as well as morals of life that many people in today's world don't have. Tate is involved in Football, Basketball, and FFA. He also volunteers at community events such as the game feed and dueling pianos. Tate is currently undecided on a future career.
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Brevant Seeds agronomist John Long says farmers have dealt with historic dryness, severe storms, and a myriad of pests this growing season. He tells Brownfield all things considered it appears to be a pretty good crop, and that’s largely because of tools that help growers manage stress and protect yield.
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With so much happening during harvest, John Deere go-to-market manager for digital Ryan Stein says Operations Center allows farmers to not only know where their equipment is but to see how it’s performing in real time. He tells Brownfield it also provides diagnostic information ensuring minimal downtime at harvest.
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Don Wyss, an Indiana farmer and a commercial manager at Bunge says for farmers who want to learn more about growing high oleic soybeans, there is an upcoming information meeting August 24th at the Hoagland Hayloft.
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Kaycee Wiebke was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is all the memories and friendships she's made as well as the life lessons sports have taught her. She also loves being able to represent her school and community in the sports she competes in. To Kaycee agriculture is more than just farming, it's a lifestyle. She says, some may see it as just a job but it is so much more than that. It is a life that comes with hard work, dedication, adversity, and a will to learn and grow. She is involved in volleyball, basketball, NHS, student council, FFA, 4-H, county council, and Luther league. Kaycee's future plans are to attend Ellsworth and study Ag Business and Equine Management.
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In this week’s Your Whole Farm Solution, a partnership with MFA and Brownfield Ag News, MFA Range and Pasture Specialist David Moore says the moisture situation has improved drastically across portions of the state and there’s plenty to do to drought-proof the farm heading into fall.
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Farmers are seeing disease pressure in corn and soybean fields, and Brevant Seeds agronomist John Long says one of the most concerning is tar spot. He tells Brownfield there are solutions available for growers facing these late-season challenges.
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Cameron Casel was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court. His favorite part about high school sports is competing with and against his friends. Playing sports has helped him to develop a very strong work ethic and that has helped him tremendously when working with his livestock. To Cameron, agriculture is the backbone of everything he is, and it's how he was raised. The values and work ethic he has developed are because of the opportunities his family has given him living and working on their family acreage. Cameron is very active in his FFA and 4-H chapters, as well as participates in basketball, football, baseball, silver cord and volunteers in a multitude of community events. Cameron wants to continue to play sports in college as well as major in the field of agriculture.
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Jaxon Zaugg was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. What he loves the most about high school sports is the connections he makes with his teammates as well as the competitive aspect of sports. He says sports teams are more like a big family. To Jaxson agriculture is a way of life. Growing up in a very Agricultural community he's realized that its more than just a farmer combining beans. Jaxson is involved in choir, national honor society, FFA vice president, Iowa High School Athletic Association member, student advisory committee, football, basketball, youth group, 4-H, and Bacon Buddies. Jaxson's future plans are to attend a two-year college and major in an agricultural field or accounting.
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Lauren Staudt was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Lauren says her favorite part about high school sports is the relationships that are made through it. She loves to compete and win but nothing beats the memories she has made with her teammates. To Lauren agriculture means hard work, dedication, and responsibility. Living in an agricultural community is a great way of life and she is proud to have grown up in surrounded by farming. Lauren is involved in PAL's, FFA, track, basketball, softball, volunteers at her food pantry, and helps build raised garden beds for her community. Lauren plans to attend Iowa State to major in a business related field.
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Katherine Sarver was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. She says her favorite part about high school sports is the friendships built through competing. For Katherine agriculture is a way of life. She says it teaches you hard work as well as how to take on adversity. Katherine is involved in basketball, track, 4-h, Junior Department Club, and youth ministry. She plans to attend college after high school and become a lawyer or engineer.
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Ava Anderson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the families built within high school sports teams. Through every hardship, teammates have to choose to support and encourage each other. To Ava agriculture is about hard work and dedication. Although she's not directly involved in ag, she participates in FFA where she has learned to greatly appreciate agriculture. Ava participates in volleyball, FFA, yearbook, student council, wrestling stats, band, chorus, is a class officer and she teaches Sunday school at her church. Ava plans to attend SDSU in the fall of 2024 for either Nursing or Elementary Education.
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Robert White, vice president of industry relations for the Renewable Fuels Association, gives an overview of the organization's flex fuel plug-in concept vehicle, which was supported in part by Minnesota Corn.
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As the growing season winds down, farmers are preparing for fall harvest. John Deere go-to-market manager for digital, Ryan Stein, says there are relatively easy steps that can be taken now through Operations Center to prevent some of the frustration at the field’s edge when conditions allow work to be done.
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Listen to this episode of the Dairy Checkoff where John Raymo, Marketing and Communications Senior Specialist with the United Diary Industry of Michigan, talks about promoting the dairy industry within the E-Sports world.
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Tune in to hear how Shift S3ctor is helping to show the power of ethanol at the Indy Air Strip Attack and hear how the Indiana Corn Marketing Council became involved to promote ethanol demand in the performance racing industry.
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MFA’s Director of Plant Foods Chris DeMoss says several factors are influencing fertilizer values and now could be a good time for producers to lock in fall prices. Your Whole Farm Solution is a content partnership with MFA and Brownfield Ag News.
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Every year farm accidents happen in grain bins, but new technology can help keep farmers safe.
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The farm labor pool is shrinking and farmers are tasked to do more with less.
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When was the last time your grain storage system has been inspected?
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Learn how farmers can get the most out of their Augers.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets and discuss how it can impact farmers’ bottom lines.
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Digital specialist Ben Longlet says Harvest Profit is a farm financial management software program that helps farmers understand the profitability of their farm. He tells Brownfield one of the tools it provides is profit mapping, which layers data together on a map level to visualize strengths and weaknesses.
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Listen as Paul Dietmann, Senior Lending Officer of Mission Financing at Compeer Financial, talks about emerging markets. He says emerging markets are anything that are direct consumer or valued added agriculture.
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MFA’s Director of Health Track Operations Mike John says having a good pre-conditioning program adds value to cattle. Your Whole Farm Solution is a content partnership with MFA and Brownfield Ag News.
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The Glass Barn Ag Education Center on the Indiana State Fairgrounds is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Denise Scarborough, an Indiana farmer and board member for the Indiana Soybean Alliance, talks about how the Glass Barn got its start, its evolution, and the reason checkoff dollars are invested in education.
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Farmamerica Executive Director Jessica Rollins explains how a recently completed capital project funded in part by Minnesota Corn has affected the Waseca-based agricultural interpretive center.
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Since 1895 John Deere’s agriculture magazine “The Furrow” has told the story of farmers, ranchers, and those who work the land.
Bill Spiegel, contributing editor for The Furrow says the team travels the country to find stories that inform and provide unique insight into the agriculture industry.
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Every aspect of a farmer’s grain handling operation needs to serve the right purpose for their crops. Dryers included.
In this Managing for Profit, Matt Schneider, AGI Senior Director of US Farm says mixed flow drying technology helps farmers get more out of their crops.
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MFA Precision Agronomy Sales Manager Davin Harms says understanding the nutrient levels in your soil can help you maximize production, even in a drought. Your Whole Farm Solution is a content partnership with MFA and Brownfield Ag News.
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Go-to-market manager for hay and forage Chase Milem says John Deere forage harvesters feature automatic length of cut.
He tells Brownfield it pairs the machine with a crop moisture-reading sensor and automatically adjusts the length of cut, benefiting the farmer by improving bunk density and overall forage quality.
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Choosing the right augers and accessories can cut back on labor costs and help farmers maximize their productivity.
In this Managing for Profit, Greg Giesbrecht, AGI Director of Dealer Development, shares how making the investment in the right tools can help farmers take back time from their busy schedules.
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ClearFlame Engine Technologies cofounder and CEO BJ Johnson highlights his company's efforts to scale up its technology, which allows diesel engines to run on ethanol.
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Go to market manager for hay and forage Chase Milem says John Deere celebrated 50 years of forage harvesters in 2022 and the evolution of the machine continues.
He tells Brownfield Deere technologies like HarvestLab and AutoTrac RowSense are helping farmers make better decisions and improve their bottom line.
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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter has your look at the mixed finish in cattle, the lower closes in corn, wheat, and hogs, and the gains in soybeans.
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September corn $4.9925 down $0.0725
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August soybeans $14.84 up $0.0375
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August soybean meal $434.40 up $10.60
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August soybean oil 64.76 down 29 points
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September Chicago wheat $6.5375 down $0.0775
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August live cattle $180.12 down $0.05
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August lean hogs $94.77 down $1.42
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Listen as John Monson, Chief Mission Officer at Compeer Financial, talks about rural vitality. He says, "Rural vitality is simply helping communities move from surviving to thriving."
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Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jeff Moon says corn and soybean disease pressure was slow early because of dry conditions, but that is starting to turn.
He tells Brownfield growers should be out scouting for diseases and taking detailed notes.
And Moon says fungicides can be used to stop the spread, but also to prevent the emergence of crop diseases.
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John Deere digital specialist coordinator Doug Dickman says Operations Center is Deere’s farm management information system that helps growers analyze data from the field as well as machine performance to guide decisions in a user-friendly format.
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From grain quality loss to high energy bills, running bin fans too much or too little can take away from a farmers profitability.
In this Managing for Profit, Joel Pierson, AGI’s Senior Sales Director for Digital shares how the right aeration system and a little automation can make a world of difference.
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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what supported soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle, and why hogs were mixed.
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September corn $4.945 up $0.0225
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August soybeans $14.715 up $0.16
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August soybean meal $416.20 up $10.40
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August soybean oil 64.63 down 70 points
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September Chicago wheat $6.605 up $0.1425
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August live cattle $178.82 up $1.62
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August lean hogs $97.57 up $3.40
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Listen to this Conversations With The Dairy Checkoff where we talk with Amiee Vondrasek, Health and Wellness Sr. Manager, about the importance of teaching young scientists about dairy.
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This week, Will and Ben preview USDA's July supply and demand reports.
Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close):
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September corn up $.04 at $4.92
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December 2023 corn up $.06 at $4.99
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August soybeans down $.12 at $14.55
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November soybeans down $.32 at $13.45
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August soybean oil up 1.66 cents at 65.33 cents/lb
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August soybean meal down $5.90 at $405.80/short ton
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September 2023 wheat up $.05 at $6.46
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July 2024 wheat down $.01 at $6.90
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June WTI Crude Oil up $2.72 at $72.96/barrel
Weekly highlights:
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US energy stocks were down on the week on higher use. US ethanol production increased slightly to 312 million gallons on the week, but not enough to keep ethanol stocks from declining 30 million gallons. The 105 million bushels of estimated corn use is the largest volume of the calendar year and second highest of the marketing year.
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US Ag Export Sales for 2022/23 were mixed week over week with increases for corn and decreases for soybeans. However, 2023/24 export sales were relatively bullish with strong corn and soybean sales and wheat sales above all expectations.
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Fund holding positions fell hard on the most recent week of data. Corn producer and merchant positions increased as producers looked for coverage while managed money traders sold off 71,054 positions taking corn from a net long to a net short. The pattern was also true for soybeans but to a lesser degree.
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Weekly ag export inspections for the week ending July 6, 2023, were mixed for row crops- bearish for corn, neutral for soybeans, and bullish for wheats particularly soft red wheat.
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US crop conditions increased as expected on the week. The corn condition composite score rose 7 points to 347, but below the 363 last year. Soybeans increased 2 points to 339 compared to 361 last year. Rice increased 11 points to 386.
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46% of the US winter wheat crop has been harvested compared to 62% at this time last year. The eastern corn belt remains well behind normal.
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Market recap
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U.S. Energy stocks and usage
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U.S. Export sales mixed
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USDA July WASDE preview
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Reports to watch
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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what supported soybeans, corn, and cattle, why wheat was mixed, and the factor that pressured hogs.
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September corn $4.9225 up $0.05
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August soybeans $14.555 up $0.2775
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August soybean meal $405.80 up $3.00
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August soybean oil 65.33 up 276 points
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September Chicago wheat $6.4625 down $0.0325
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August live cattle $177.20 up $0.20
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August lean hogs $94.17 down $0.97
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University of Minnesota Associate Professor Dan Kaiser highlights his research project that could help improve nitrogen fertilization rates in corn production.
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John Deere go-to-market manager for digital products Ryan Stien says there are several ways farmers can get support for JDLink.
He tells Brownfield remote display access, expert alerts, and partnering with local dealers all help customers gain valuable insights.
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Choosing the right piece of grain-handling equipment for the farm can be a pretty complex decision.
In this Managing for Profit, Greg Giesbrecht AGI's Director of Dealer Development, says farmers need to evaluate their needs to select the right equipment for their operations.
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This week, Will and Ben break down how USDA's 4 million acre drop in soybeans is impacting the market.
Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close):
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September corn down $.96 at $4.88
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December 2023 corn down $.95 at $4.93
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August soybeans up $.43 at $14.67
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November soybeans up $.54 at $13.77
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August soybean oil up 5.67 cents at 63.67 cents/lb
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August soybean meal up $2.20 at $411.70/short ton
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September 2023 wheat down $.97 at $6.41
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July 2024 wheat down $.81 at $6.91
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June WTI Crude Oil up $.70 at $70.24/barrel
Weekly highlights:
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US ethanol production was flat at 309 million gallons on the week. The 104.2 million bushels of estimated corn use is tied for largest volume of the calendar year.
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The Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report for June 1 reported a breeding herd at 99.6% of last year- a number stronger than anticipated. Lower farrowing intentions in the upcoming quarter were offset with higher pigs per litter.
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US Ag Export Sales were up week over week for corn, grain sorghum, and wheats but down for the entire soybean complex. Everything was within trade expectations but on the lower end continuing a trend of sluggish export sales.
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A Derecho hit approximately 10-12% of Midwest corn area on Thursday.
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US Grain Stocks as of June 1 for corn, soybeans, and wheat all came in on the lower than expectations. US wheat stocks of 580 million bushels were bullish- falling below all expectations.
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USDA’s 2023 Acreage Report provided multiple surprises to markets Friday none more consequential than a 4-million-acre reduction in US soybean acres compared to both the average trade guess and the March planting intentions report.
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Open interest futures and options positions fell hard for most crops on the most recent week: Corn (-9.8%), Soybeans (-12.4%), Soybean Oil (-9.5%), Soybean Meal (-6.6%), and Rough Rice (-6.5%). Chicago wheats and cotton were flat and up 3.3%, respectively.
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Managed money traders increased their net shorts of Chicago wheats, corn, and cotton while increasing their net longs of soybeans, soybean oil and rough rice.
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AG export inspections were up week over week for corn, soybeans and wheat while down for grain sorghum, but all within expectations.
Topics:
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Market recap
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USDA surprises in acreage report
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USDA updates grain stocks
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Derecho hits Midwest
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Reports to watch
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With roughly one third of the Corn Belt struggling with drought conditions, farmers are looking for ways to protect yield. Brandon Emery with Corteva Agriscience says the best way to do that is by ensuring corn is as healthy as possible. He tells Brownfield part of that solution includes a stress mitigator like Sosdia Stress.
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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in soybeans and cattle, the losses in corn, and the mixed closes for wheat and hogs.
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July corn $5.545 down $0.265
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July soybeans $15.5725 up $0.7425
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July soybean meal $419.20 up $16.20
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July soybean oil 65.01 up 418 points
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July Chicago wheat $6.3625 down $0.1675
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August live cattle $177.17 up $2.67
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July lean hogs $95.65 up $0.20
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John Deere go to market manager for digital products Ryan Stien says JD Link gives farmers the ability to analyze machine and agronomic data.
He tells Brownfield a connected machine equips farmers to see how the dollars they put into their farm are generating dollars into their own pocket.
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With the currently volatility in the ag economy, farmers can’t afford to risk losing the grain stored in their bins.
In this Managing for Profit, Harley Janssen, AGI’s vice president of product and operations for digital talks about today’s digital sensor technology and how it can provide farmers some peace of mind.
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This week Illinois Soybean Association Director of Agronomy Abigail Peterson talks about the importance of on-farm trials and gives us the inside scoop on a new test plot at the Farm Progress Show site in Decatur.
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Under drought conditions, what management decisions are necessary?
In this Pods for Profits, soybean extension educator Mike Staton with Michigan State University will walk us through nutrient applications that might be necessary this growing season.
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In this week’s Missouri Corn Talk, Missouri Corn CEO Bradley Schad says the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule on tailpipe emissions will impact agriculture.
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Growing demand for clean fuels like biodiesel increases not only the demand for Ohio soybeans, but the value as well.
In this Voice of Soy, Scott Fenwick with Clean Fuels Alliance America highlights how Ohio soybean checkoff dollars are being used to help add value to Ohio soybeans.
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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and the mixed closes in cattle and hogs.
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July corn $6.3075 down $0.2975
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July soybeans $14.945 down $0.06
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July soybean meal $410.70 down $14.00
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July soybean oil 57.94 up 217 points
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July Chicago wheat $7.3325 down $0.0575
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August live cattle $170.77 down $0.37
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July lean hogs $91.27 down $0.57
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John Deere go to market manager for planters Lina Pham says Deere recently introduced the new 1725C stackfold planter that comes in several configurations.
She tells Brownfield the 1725C is factory equipped with a full agronomic suite to help farmers improve yields and profits.
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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at why soybeans, corn, and hogs were lower, what supported cattle, and how wheat finished mixed.
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July corn $6.605 down $0.105
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July soybeans $15.005 down $0.1425
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July soybean meal $424.70 down $14.50
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July soybean oil 55.77 up 14 points
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July Chicago wheat $7.39 up $0.045
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August live cattle $171.15 up $1.40
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July lean hogs $91.85 down $2.90
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Nathan Meyer and Jamie Mosel of the University of Minnesota highlight a Minnesota Corn-funded effort to create a resource hub that could help farmers navigate changing climate conditions.
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Today’s on-farm storage is more than just installing a bin and some fans. Storage is a significant investment and it plays a vital role in a farms strategy for success.
In this Managing for Profit, Matt Schneider, AGI’s senior director of U.S. farm shares some thoughts to ensure farmers are meeting their profitability goals.
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Purdue University Extension recently released a timely publication that outlines some key management and feeding practices to help beef producers mitigate some of the stressors of drought conditions.
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This week, Will and Ben talk the mindset of the market as crop conditions fall.
Market recap (changes on week):
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July corn up $.25 at $6.42
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December 2023 corn up $.45 at $5.94
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July soybeans up $.97 at $14.69
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November soybeans up $1.26 at $13.35
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July soybean oil up 5.11 cents at 59.09 cents/lb
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July soybean meal up $20.70 at $418.10/short ton
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July 2023 wheat up $.48 at $6.81
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July 2024 wheat up $.40 at $7.30
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June WTI Crude Oil up $3.65 at $71.24/barrel
Weekly highlights:
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US ethanol production of 299 million gallons was down 6 million gallons week over week and the below 312 million gallons produced this same week last year.
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The Federal Reserve maintained their 5-5.25% short term interest rate target at their June meeting while signaling rates could increase another 50 basis points in 2023.
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US ag export sales last week, except for wheat, were pretty strong for this time of year. Wheat sales were bearish- falling below all expectations. At 17.6 million bushels- this was the highest soybean volume in 3 months.
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The National Oilseed Processors Association reported their members crushed 177.9 million bushels of soybeans in May- up 2 million bushels from the average trade guess. The soybean oil stocks volume came in below all pre-report estimates and was bullish to the market.
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Open interest positions of Chicago futures and options positions were mixed- flat for Chicago wheats, down for corn, soybeans, soybean meal and rough rice, but down cotton and soybean oil.
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There were net long gains for corn and soybeans while producer and merchants increased their net shorts by 32 and 24.4% respectively.
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Market recap
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Crop conditions
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Drought conditions
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Export update
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EPA Renewable Volume Obligations
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Reports to watch
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Soybean growers should still be preparing for disease pressure despite significant dryness this year.
In this Pods for Profits, plant pathologist Marty Chilvers with Michigan State University will discuss how to protect soybeans from white mold infestations and what tools are available to track its spread.
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Airable Research Lab, funded by Ohio soybean checkoff dollars, focuses on developing new products that use soy-based oils and feedstocks. Those products do two things – they increase demand for Ohio soybeans and the solve both industry and consumer challenges.
In this Voice of Soy, Barry McGraw, chief laboratory officer at Airable provides an update on the lab.
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In this week’s Missouri Corn Talk, Missouri Corn board member and central Missouri farmer Jay Schutte talks about how ethanol is evolving to meet tomorrow’s fuel needs.
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This week Illinois Soybean Association’s Agronomic Programs Coordinator Deanna Burkhart invites you to join their summer webinar series as she reviews dates, times, topics and registration details.
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Ben Longlegt is digital specialist for Harvest Profit, a farm business management tool he says helps farmers identify profit and loss on several levels.
He tells Brownfield Harvest Profit can connect with John Deere’s Operations Center to track cost of production, break evens, and even provide grain marketing insights.
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Making sure an operation’s current grain storage, aeration, and handling setup is a right fit is critical for meeting profitability goals for farmers.
In this Managing for Profit, Scott McKernan, Senior Vice President of US Farm for AGI shares what producers need to know when making plans for their farms.
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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins looks at the mixed closes for soybeans and corn, what supported hogs, and why wheat and cattle were lower.
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July corn $6.0775 down $0.0475
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July soybeans $13.8825 down $0.11
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July soybean meal $389.70 down $7.80
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July soybean oil 55.96 up 53 points
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July Chicago wheat $6.3025 down $0.06
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June live cattle $177.45 down $1.97
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June lean hogs $87.20 up $0.07
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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what sparked higher finishes in soybeans and cattle and why corn, wheat, and hogs were mixed.
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July corn $6.125 down $0.0475
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July soybeans $13.9925 up $0.265
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July soybean meal $397.50 up $0.10
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July soybean oil 55.43 up 145 points
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July Chicago wheat $6.3625 up $0.025
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June live cattle $179.42 up $0.35
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June lean hogs $87.12 down $0.05
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This week, Will and Ben look at expectations for Federal Reserve week.
Market recap (changes on week):
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July corn up $.20 at $6.17
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December 2023 corn up $.12 at $5.49
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July soybeans up $.22 at $13.72
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November soybeans up $.30 at $12.09
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July soybean oil up 4.72 cents at 53.98 cents/lb
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July soybean meal down $3.80 at $397.40/short ton
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July 2023 wheat up $.09 at $6.33
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July 2024 wheat up $.04 at $6.90
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June WTI Crude Oil down $4.86 at $67.23/barrel
Weekly highlights:
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It was a mixed week in the energy sector- ending fuel stocks were largely up across the board including a 26-million-gallon increase to US ethanol stocks. Ethanol production rose 10 million gallons on the week to the largest weekly volume of the calendar year.
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US export sales were fairly consistent on the week- the exception being wheat sales which were bullish, well above all pre-report expectations.
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Open interest position of Chicago futures and options positions were mixed- flat for Chicago wheats, up for corn, soybeans, and soybean meal, but down for soybean oil, cotton, and rough rice.
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Managed money accounts largely added contracts across the board- the exception: Chicago wheats which turned their small net long into a small net short.
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USDA’s June Supply and Demand update include cuts to exports- corn down another 50 million bushels after being cut 75 million bushels in May. Soybean exports down 15 million bushels. 2022/23 corn imports were reduced 15 million bushels. The national wheat yield was increased 0.2 of a bushel to 44.9 bushel/acre.
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US Ag Export inspections were as expected this week, but down week over week for corn, soybeans and all wheats combined.
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Crop conditions deteriorated a little on the week- corn, soybeans and rice all down 3% to 61%, 59% and 67% good to excellent respectively. Cotton conditions were down 2% week over week to 49%
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Winter wheat harvest progresses with 8% completed.
Topics:
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Market recap
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Oil prices
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Fuel demand
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Export update
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USDA supply and demand report adjustments
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Reports to watch
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This week ISA’s Outreach Agronomist Stephanie Porter invites you to their summer field days. She reviews locations, topics and what to expect from each event as well as details on how to earn a free ISA bag chair.
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More than 90 percent of Michigan is abnormally dry or in some form of drought and crop conditions are declining.
In this Pods for Profit, crop consultant Frank Marcello will share how dry weather is impacting soybean stands and what it could mean for management decisions.
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Soybean checkoff dollars are often invested in research, to help farmers get the most out of their soybean yields.
In this Voice of Soy, Alyssa Essman, an assistant professor in weed science at Ohio State University talks about why checkoff investment in plant research is important and highlights some of her research projects.
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In this week’s Missouri Corn Talk, Missouri Corn Merchandising Council board member and north-central Missouri farmer Matt Lambert has more about a recent sustainability trip to Germany with the U.S. Grains Council. He also talks about sustainable practices used on farm to maximize inputs and reduce runoff.
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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the day’s gains in corn and cattle and the mostly higher finishes in soybeans, wheat, and hogs.
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July corn $6.1725 up $0.13
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July soybeans $13.7275 down $0.1375
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July soybean meal $397.40 up $0.20
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July soybean oil 53.98 down 61 points
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July Chicago wheat $6.3375 up $0.035
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June live cattle $179.07 up $0.85
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June lean hogs $87.17 down $0.70
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Listen as Dwyer Williams, CEO for United Dairy Industry of Michigan, discusses how building trust and sales are the biggest concerns with Michigan Dairy Farmers.
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John Deere marketing manager Christopher Murray says the company offers a new sensor technology that provides real time harvest data allowing farmers to plan accordingly for the next growing season.
He tells Brownfield Harvest Lab 3000 with Grain Sensing can be mounted on John Deere S700 Series combines for the harvest of wheat, canola, and barley.
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Marc Hillmyer, director of the University of Minnesota Center for Sustainable Polymers, talks about a series of Minnesota Corn-funded research projects that aim to improve upon existing renewable plastics.
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Progress on the Green Bison Soy Processing Plant, a joint venture between Archer Daniels Midland and Marathon Petroleum Corporation, continues in Spiritwood, North Dakota.
In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Green Bison Soy Processing President Mike Keller discusses how the $352 million project will feature state-of-the-art technology to process up to 150,000 bushels of local soybeans a day. The facility will produce soybean meal as well as refined soybean oil for renewable diesel.
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Checkoff dollars are helping create new nonfood uses in the transportation sector
Consumer demand is increasing for renewable and sustainable raw materials and that’s helping make soybeans an ideal ingredient for many products.
In this episode, we detail what those products are and how they benefit farmers and consumers.
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This week, Will and Ben talk USDA report expectations.
Market recap (changes on week):
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July corn down $.06 at $5.97
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December 2023 corn up $.09 at $5.37
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July soybeans up $.29 at $13.50
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November soybeans up $.08 at $11.79
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July soybean oil up 1.61 cents at 49.26 cents/lb
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July soybean meal up $3.20 at $401.20/short ton
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July 2023 wheat up $.23 at $6.24
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July 2024 wheat up $.24 at $6.86
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June WTI Crude Oil up $1.41 at $72.09/barrel
Weekly highlights:
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Oil prices are up this week after a new OPEC+ deal released Sunday became public. Production cuts already in place were extended along with Saudi Arabia announcing that they would reduce production 1 million barrels per day.
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US gasoline demand was down 4% week over week and crude oil stocks, distillate fuel and ethanol all rose on the week.
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US ethanol production increased 6 million gallons to 295 million gallons but remains below the comparable week experienced last year.
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In USDA’s grain crushing report- corn used for ethanol in April was down 5% from March and 1% from April 2022.
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Soybeans crushed for crude oil in April was 187 million bushels- down 11 million bushels from March but up 6 million bushels from April 2022.
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US ag export sales were higher week over week for corn and soybeans. Grain sorghum experienced a 3-month high while wheat export sales were bearish in the old crop falling below all expectations.
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Open interest position of Chicago futures and options positions were mixed but pretty flat across our commodities- wheat (+0.0%), corn (-0.7%), soybeans (+0.6%), soybean oil (+0.5%), soybean meal (-0.1%), cotton (+2.0%), and rough rice (+3.1%).
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Managed money accounts largely moderated on the week with wheat and corn both decreasing their net short while soybeans decreased their net long.
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Weekly Ag Export Inspections were neutral on the week as everything was within expectations and close to the same volumes as the week prior.
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Nearly everything that is going to get planted this year except for cotton will be planted by the end of the week- corn at 96%, soybeans at 91%, and spring wheat at 93%. Only 71% of the cotton acres are planted with flooding in the southern plains preventing any progress.
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This was the second week of conditions ratings for corn and the conditions index fell to 368 vs 374 last week and 383 on average. 500 is a perfect score.
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Winter wheat harvest has started with 4% completed- but rains in the southern plains will slow progress this week.
Topics:
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Market recap
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Oil prices
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Fuel demand
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Export update
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USDA supply and demand report adjustments
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Reports to watch
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Enlist field specialist Scott Jungmann says as farmers apply post emergence herbicides, crops might respond in different ways.
With Enlist, he tells Brownfield there typically aren’t any symptoms as E3 soybeans metabolize the herbicide.
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USB develops and implements projects for infrastructure and connectivity, health and nutrition and innovation and technology.
In this episode, learn more about USB’s future priorities.
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December corn $6.35 down $0.15
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January soybeans $14.385 up $0.0875
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December soybean meal $424.50 up $3.60
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December soybean oil 67.59 down 81 points
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December Chicago wheat $7.3725 down $0.215
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December live cattle $153.35 up $0.35
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December lean hogs $82.42 down $.70
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First generation farmer Alex Fisch from Walnut, Illinois has planted non-GMO corn seed from Prairie Hybrids since he began farming about 10 years ago. He says he likes the product because seed performance is very consistent, and purity is unmatched. But above all, he likes working with a local company that built their business from the ground up. He says the customer service and the people at Prairie Hybrids are what keep him coming back.
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John Deere precision ag marketing leader Matt Olson says farmers can take information gathered throughout the growing season and apply it when making decisions for next year.
He tells Brownfield growers need to be intentional with the data to capitalize on its value.
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December corn $6.50 down $0.12
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January soybeans $14.2975 down $0.3975
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December corn $420.90 up $3.20
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December soybean oil 68.40 down 683 points
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December Chicago wheat $7.5875 down $0.1275
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December live cattle $153.05 down $0.02
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December lean hogs $83.12 up $0.22
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In this episode, a CROPLAN agronomic expert discusses actionable insights from the 2022 growing season that can set farmers up for success next year.
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Fueling Conversations: Biodiesel benefits the economy, consumers and farmers.
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Fueling Conversations: Biodiesel’s impact on the economy, employment and wages.
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Controlling weeds is one of the biggest challenges farmers face every growing season.
In this Managing for Profit, Dominik Hoffman talks about TriVolt and how the new corn herbicide helps growers achieve clean fields by controlling grass and broadleaf weeds.
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December corn $6.6575 down $0.03
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January soybeans $14.595 up $0.0225
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December soybean meal $408.50 down $5.10
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December soybean oil 76.54 up 47 points
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December Chicago wheat $7.5775 up $0.01
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December live cattle $152.67 up $0.10
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December lean hogs $81.07 up $0.47
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Market recap (changes on week):
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December corn up $.11 at $6.68
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January soybeans up $.17 at $14.57
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January soybean oil up 2.39 cents at 73.12 cents/lb
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January soybean meal up $3.70 at $411.70/short ton
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December wheat down $.62 at $7.56
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July wheat down $.57 at $7.97
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January WTI Crude Oil down $7.58 at $77.07/barrel
Weekly highlights:
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US gasoline consumption was down the week ahead of thanksgiving increasing all liquid fuel energy stocks including ethanol. US ethanol production increased 9 million gallons week over week.
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US export sales were nearly 4 times what we have been seeing lately for corn, while soybean sales were about 1/4th what was reported last week. Grain sorghum and cotton were down week over week while wheat and rice were both up week over week. On the corn side- Mexico even made a strong purchase for next marketing year.
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Open interest futures and options positions of Chicago wheat and Chicago soybeans were marginally up this week while corn saw a 5% decrease in open interest positions- nearly identical to last week’s moves. Money managers continue to sell out of net long corn and soybean positions. Meanwhile money managers are buying back positions against Chicago wheat’s net short positions.
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Weekly US export inspections were down week over week for corn, soybeans, grain sorghum and wheat. Everything was within pre-report trade expectations.
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Composite conditions for US winter wheat deteriorated a little on the week but remain the lowest on record.
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And then finally, in global news: protests erupted across China pushing back against renewed lockdown measures associated with China’s zero-tolerance policy to the Coronavirus, and Argentina has restarted its “soy dollar” program to encourage year-end exports of soybeans and strengthen central bank reserves.
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Post-Harvest fungicide resistance can be reduced with proper cleaning, but control measures are needed.
In this Managing for Profit, Decco Technical Sales representative Jesse Miceli explains how resistance issues can develop for fruit growers and packers after harvest and how to manage them.
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December corn $6.6875 up $0.0075
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January soybeans $14.5725 up $0.21
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December soybean meal $413.60 up $4.80
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December soybean oil 76.07 up 155 points
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December Chicago wheat $7.5675 down $0.1875
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December live cattle $152.57 down $0.50
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December lean hogs $80.60 down $3.17
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Our guest on this episode of the What's Happening podcast is Dan Coulthard, Manager of Tax and Accounting for Compeer Financial.
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Enlist field specialist Steve Snyder says this is the time of year to be making plans for 2023 and he expects a lot of key decisions to be made the next couple months.
When it comes to weed control, he tells Brownfield it’s important to reflect on pressure this past season when formulating a strategy for the year ahead.
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Success starts in the soil, and on this week’s episode, CROPLAN crop protection product manager Jon Zuk says two new products are geared to help farmers get off to a fast, strong and steady start in 2023.
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December corn $6.6325 up $0.065
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January soybeans $14.36 up $0.0625
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December soybean meal $409.70 up $1.10
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December soybean oil 74.91 up 107 points
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December Chicago wheat $7.935 up $0.02
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December live cattle $153.35 down $0.45
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December lean hogs $83.95 down $0.30
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Farmers are wrapping up harvest across the Midwest and at the same time they’re starting to plan for the upcoming growing season.
In this Managing for Profit, Asgrow brand manager Clint Chaffer discusses the brand’s performance and a harvest email signup that can help farmers make their seed decisions for 2023.
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December corn $6.5675 down $0.0275
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January soybeans $14.2975 down $0.07
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December soybean meal $408.60 down $2.80
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December soybean oil 73.84 up 84 points
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December Chicago wheat $7.915 down $0.0775
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December live cattle $153.80 up $0.25
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December lean hogs $84.25 up $0.45
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Market recap (changes on week):
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December corn up $.02 at $6.59
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January soybeans down $.04 at $14.36
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December soybean oil down 3.28 cents at 73 cents/lb
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December soybean meal up $4.50 at $411.40/short ton
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December wheat down $.19 at $7.99
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July wheat down $.23 at $8.31
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WTI Crude Oil down $4.71 at $79.94/barrel
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After six straight weeks of increasing US ethanol production- output fell last week below 300 million gallons on the week. Weekly gasoline usage also pulled back 3% on the week.
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Last week’s National Oilseed Processors Association October crush report showed that members collectively crushed 184.5 million bushels of soybeans during the month- right on the dot with pre-report trade estimates.
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US ag export sales were relatively strong for corn and soybeans. Soybean sales were especially strong and the second largest volume on record.
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Open interest futures and options positions of Chicago wheat and Chicago soybeans were marginally up this week while corn saw a 4% decrease in open interest positions. Money managers sold out of net corn positions in a big way over 60,000 positions while the soybean market saw a more marginal sell off of nearly 11,000 positions.
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The UN, Ukraine, and Russia grain corridor agreement was extended for another 120 days starting Nov. 18th, without any changes to the current one.
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Last week’s USDA Cattle on Feed Report showed all U.S. cattle on feed as of Nov. 1 at 11.706 million head or 98.0% of last year’s volume. October placements were down sharply at 93.9% below.
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The nation’s second largest railroad worker union narrowly rejected the agreement that prevented a national railroad strike two months ago. Without an agreed deal- portions of the railroad industry could strike as early as December 8th.
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Weekly US export inspections were up week over week for corn, soybeans, grain sorghum and wheat. Everything was within pre-report trade expectations.
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Some of the US export sales help is coming on the heels of a weaking US dollar index which traded at its lowest level since August last week.
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Joe Reed, UPL Technical Service Manager, discusses scouting and management options for codling moth.
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Southeast Iowa farmer Logan Lyon chairs the Iowa Corn Growers Association Grassroots Network, Membership and Checkoff Committee.
He calls his membership with the association a great asset to his farm operation by keeping him in the loop on important issues and providing great networking opportunities.
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Lance Zimmerman, senior beef analyst with Rabobank, discusses why consumers are still buying beef at the counter despite concerns over inflation.
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December corn $6.595 down $0.0825
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January soybeans $14.3675 up $0.085
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December soybean meal $411.40 up $1.00
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December soybean oil 73.00 up 26 points
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December Chicago wheat $7.9925 down $0.04
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December live cattle $153.55 up $0.47
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December lean hogs $83.80 down $0.42
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In this week’s Heroes That Help, Ann Bax with United Way talks with MDMH Tom Steever on how United Way helps with disaster relief and the impact it has on the mental health of its workers.
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In this week’s Heroes That Help, Rachel Jones with the Missouri Department of Mental Health talks with MDMH Tom Steever on how avoiding substance use is within peoples grasp.
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Corteva Agriscience U.S. market development specialist Doug Jones says there’s no time like the present to plan your 2023 soybean weed control program.
He tells Brownfield if there were areas that fell short this season, consider steps to improve performance like tweaking herbicide application timing or adding a different mode of action.
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Managing variability in soybean fields is no easy task, but blended soybean varieties offer a unique combination to help farmers optimize yields while getting the most out of their challenging fields.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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December corn $6.6525 down $0.0125
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January soybeans $14.2925 down $0.28
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December soybean meal $406.60 down $3.30
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December soybean oil 74.08 down 290 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.175 down $0.1075
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December live cattle $151.80 up $0.52
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December lean hogs $85.57 up $0.25
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There’s a lot that goes into raising a big corn crop and while Nitrogen is always top of mind, it isn’t the only nutrient that matters.
In this Managing for Profit, Channel Technical Agronomist Paul Parcher talks about why farmers should also focus on phosphorus when making plans for the upcoming growing season.
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December corn $6.6675 up $0.095
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January soybeans $14.5725 up $0.1675
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December soybean meal $409.90 up $3.90
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December soybean oil 76.98 up 70 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.2825 up $0.0975
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December live cattle $151.27 down $0.30
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December lean hogs $85.32 up $0.45
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Market recap (changes on week):
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December corn down $.18 at $6.57
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November soybeans flat at $14.40
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December soybean oil flat at 76.28 cents/lb
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December soybean meal down $13.00 at $406/short ton
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December wheat down $.27 at $8.18
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July wheat down $.25 at $8.54
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WTI Crude Oil down $6.16 at $84.65/barrel
Weekly highlights:
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Ethanol production increased for the sixth straight week- up to 309 million gallons per week.
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USDA increased yields of US corn and soybeans last week in their month report while increasing corn for feed use 25 million bushels and soybean use for crush by 10 million bushels.
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US ag export sales were disappointing on the week. Export sales were down for corn, soybeans, and wheat. They were up week over week for grain sorghum. Corn once again this marketing year continues to disappoint and fell below all pre-report expectations.
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Open interest futures and options positions of Chicago wheat and Chicago corn were marginally up this week while soybeans saw a 5% increase in open interest. Money managers sold out of freed grain positions while the soybean market saw a small increase tot their net long positions.
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Weekly USDA export inspections saw a reversal of roles as corn had a much-improved week while soybeans and wheat were significantly down from recent volumes. Both soybeans and wheat fell below all expectations.
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96% of the US winter wheat crop has been planted up to this point and although the condition for the crop is historically, recent rains have improved conditions the last couple weeks.
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Iowa farmer Steve Kuiper serves as chair of the Iowa Corn Growers Research and Development Committee and says their focus is on finding new uses for corn and identifying technologies that will help producers grow a better crop. He tells Brownfield there are opportunities to displace fossil fuels, and in better understanding the plant genome.
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Joe Reed, UPL Technical Service Manager, explains how devastating apple scab can be for growers. Hear more from Joe on where it starts and how to manage the disease.
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Ten years ago Walnut, Illinois farmer Jared Kelly needed a corn hybrid that could withstand wet conditions. After trial and error with other companies, a Prairie Hybrids representative found him one that works well on his ground, and he’s been planting their hybrids ever since. Kelly says the representatives truly know their hybrids and base their recommendations off experience. He also appreciates that Prairie Hybrids seed is affordable without sacrificing yield or cutting corners.
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December corn $6.5725 down $0.0075
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January soybeans $14.405 down $0.095
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December soybean meal $406.00 down $1.40
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December soybean oil 76.28 down 69 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.185 up $0.0475
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December live cattle $151.57 up $0.05
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December lean hogs $84.87 up $0.52
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Hear from Doug Albin, the 2022-23 chair of the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council, about the Minnesota corn check-off and how it benefits the state's corn farmers.
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Enlist field specialist Tony Goede says Corteva Agriscience is committed to ensuring proper product stewardship. He tells Brownfield a series of free webinars will be offered this winter providing information on effective weed control, tank mixing with Enlist, and characteristics of 2-4D choline.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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December corn $6.58 up $0.0475
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January soybeans $14.50 up $0.27
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December soybean meal $407.40 up $3.30
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December soybean oil 76.97 up 88 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.1375 up $0.1025
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December live cattle $151.52 down $1.55
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December lean hogs $84.35 down $0.52
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Precision Planting’s annual Winter Conference is coming up in January. In this episode, Event Marketing Manager Taryn Johnson invites you to the conference and reviews the details on dates, locations, registration and what to expect- including potential surprises!
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December corn $6.5325 down $0.1125
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January soybeans $14.23 down $0.29
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December soybean meal $404.10 down $13.50
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December soybean oil 76.09 up 55 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.035 down $0.03
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December live cattle $153.07 up $1.50
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December lean hogs $84.87 down $0.40
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Brownfield’s Rhiannon Branch is joined by Glen Semple, Vice President of Commercial Lending at Farm Credit Illinois and author of Farm Credit Illinois’ INTEREST-ing Times series, and Chief Appraiser Kent Reid. The trio gives an update on interest rates and land values, discussing if the two contradictory trends will continue upwards. Glen and Kent touch on the latest in each market and look ahead to 2023. Tune in to the timely discussion on Brownfield.
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A farmer shouldn’t have to go at it alone when it comes to managing risk on their operation. In this week’s episode, CROPLAN Services Adoption Manager Team Lead, Jason Nelson, explains how building a prescriptive agronomic plan that is backed by a performance warranty can set farmers up for success in 2023.
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As corn harvest progresses across the Midwest, farmers are starting to make plans for the upcoming growing season.
In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB brand manager Jamie Horton discusses the brand’s performance and shares the details about a harvest email signup growers can use as they finalize their decisions for next year.
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December corn $6.675 down $0.0825
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January soybeans $14.465 down $0.0375
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December soybean meal $419.30 up $0.30
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December soybean oil 75.03 down 130 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.2775 down $0.18
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December live cattle $153.05 unchanged
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December lean hogs $85.57 down $1.47
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Market recap (changes on week):
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December corn down $.16 at $6.75
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November soybeans up $.33 at $14.07
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December soybean oil up 3.13 cents at 76.33 cents/lb
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December soybean meal down $9.10 at $419/short ton
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December wheat down $.37 at $8.45
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July wheat down $.24 at $8.79
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WTI Crude Oil up $5.41 at $90.81/barrel
Weekly highlights:
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Ethanol production increased for the fifth straight week- up to nearly 306 million gallons per week.
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The Federal Reserve Increased their Federal Funds benchmark 75 basis points for the fourth straight time this year- bringing the rate to 3.75-4.00.
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US ag export sales were mixed on the week. Up for corn and wheat, but flat for grain sorghum and down for soybeans, soybean meal and soybean oil. Soybean meal and oil fell below all expectations.
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Open interest futures and options positions of Chicago wheat continue to be on a slow but consistent increase, Chicago corn future and option open interest positions were up 3% while Chicago soybean open interest was down 7% (22% over two weeks). Money managers increased their net positions of corn and soybeans while selling off some Chicago wheat positions.
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Weekly grain exports were week for feed grains- falling below expectations for corn, grain sorghum and wheat. However, export inspections of soybeans were strong and above expectations coming in at the 3rd highest weekly volume over the last year.
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92% of the US winter wheat crop has been planted up to this point- although the condition is historically low.
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USDA ERS came out with their 2023-2033 baseline assumptions on Monday- their assumption for US corn production of trend line yield of 181.5 bushels per acre and 92 million planted acres puts corn production at a record 15.265 billion bushels.
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Soybean trend line yield of 52 bushels per acre for 2022/23.
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North Iowa farmer Stu Swanson is the incoming chair of Iowa Corn’s Animal Ag and Environment Committee.
He says the environment is an important part of the Association’s focus and points to a new strategic plan to help build soil health and keep water clean.
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Grain-fed beef, pork and lamb provide additional avenues for corn in the U.S. and abroad. John Hinners, Senior Vice President of Industry Relations with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, explains how they help create better returns for corn farmers.
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The Enlist weed control system continues to expand its footprint across the Midwest and Enlist field specialist Tony Goede says Corteva Agriscience is ensuring farmers planting E3 soybeans have all the right resources for a successful season.
He tells Brownfield there are a variety of tools including webinars hosted by Enlist field specialists.
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December corn $6.81 up $0.0175
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November soybeans $14.515 up $0.2475
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December soybean meal $420.40 up $6.10
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December soybean oil 77.17 up 188 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.4775 up $0.0725
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December live cattle $151.65 down $0.30
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December lean hogs $82.97 down $0.40
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Last week Precision Planting’s product marketing specialist explained why they have entered the sprayer market. This week, Andrew Feucht returns to introduce two new sprayer technologies they are working on for farmers – Symphony and Vision.
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December corn $6.7925 down $0.0825
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November soybeans $14.2675 down $0.1325
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December soybean meal $414.30 down $10.20
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December soybean oil 75.29 down 32 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.405 down $0.055
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December live cattle $151.95 up $0.55
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December lean hogs $83.37 up $0.07
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On this latest episode, CROPLAN seed product manager Robert Cossar discusses management considerations for farmers when they select the best soybean trait packages for their operations. He says there are several factors to keep in mind when planning for next year.
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December corn $6.875 down $0.1025
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November soybeans $14.40 up $0.0425
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December soybean meal $424.50 down $0.30
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December soybean oil 75.61 up 224 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.46 down $0.565
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December live cattle $151.40 down $0.55
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December lean hogs $83.30 down $1.90
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Andrew Musselman with Parable Agronomics in Morton, Illinois has been selling Prairie Hybrids since 2015 after seeing that the company’s yields were always near the top of the University of Illinois’ plot data results. He highlights the performance of both the traits and the people at Prairie Hybrids that help make his independent seed business successful and pointed toward the future.
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Farmers are finalizing decisions for the 2023 growing season and focusing on product selection and innovation helps farmers get the most of their crops.
In this Managing for Profit, Bayer CropScience technical agronomist Holly Thrasher provides some insight on reducing weeds and improving yield next year.
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December corn $6.9775 up $0.0625
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November soybeans $14.3575 up $0.2875
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December soybean meal $424.80 down $3.30
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December soybean oil 73.37 up 16 points
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December Chicago wheat $9.025 up $0.2025
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December live cattle $151.95 down $0.52
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December lean hogs $85.20 up $0.27
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Market recap (changes on week):
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December corn up $.10 at $6.91
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November soybeans up $.35 at $14.07
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December soybean oil up 1.4 cents at 73.2 cents/lb
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December soybean meal up $19.40 at $428.71/short ton
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December wheat up $.44 at $8.82
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July wheat up $.36 at $9.03
Weekly highlights:
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Ethanol production increased for the fourth straight week- up over 300 million gallons per week for the first time since early August.
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Export sales last week were rather soft for this time year for everything except the wheat categories. Wheat export sales exceeded all expectations. Very few new crop export sales.
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Open interest futures and options positions of Chicago wheat have been on a slow but consistent increase, Chicago corn future and option open interest positions were up while Chicago soybean open interest was down 15%. Money managers increased their net positions above expectations across the board.
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Weekly grain export inspections were up for grain sorghum and wheat but down for corn and soybeans. All were within pre-report expectations.
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Russia halted it’s backing for the UN grain deal, accusing Ukraine of using a safety corridor to attack its fleet.
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US Corn harvest is 76% complete, 88% complete for soybeans, and 55% complete for cotton.
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Winter wheat plantings are at 87% completed.
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That winter wheat conditions score came in at 28% good to excellent- the lowest score on record.
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Soybean planting in Brazil is 34% complete vs 38% last year and 26% average. Planting has gotten off to a good start.
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Northwest Iowa farmer Jolene Riessen is first vice president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association and says there are many benefits to being a member.
She tells Brownfield the Association helps her network at the local, state, and national level, and there’s a team at Iowa Corn constantly working on behalf of her and other Iowa farmers.
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Corn Marketing Program of Michigan executive director Jim Zook explains how the checkoff is working to keep ethanol a viable market for corn farmers and where aviation fuel production fits.
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Sami Tiede was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is bonding with her teammates and making memories. To Sami agriculture means hard work. Working in the agriculture industry takes a lot of time and back breaking labor. Sami is involved in tennis, FFA, art team, NHS, musical, basketball, is an American Dairy Association Ambassador and sings for her church. Once she graduates, Sami plans to attend a four-year college and major in marketing or elementary education.
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Sam Pidde was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is playing with his friends as well as forming new relationships with other players. To Sam, agriculture is a very important part of his life. Without the hard work and efforts of the agriculture community in his hometown, it would not be what it is today. He is very appreciative of all the hard work that goes into farming. Sam is involved in football, baseball, cross country, basketball, student council, TA, band, jazz band, trap shooting, class VP, youth football coach, and church youth group fundraising. Sam is undecided on what he wants to do after he graduates, however he is certain he wants to continue to play sports.
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Paityn Noe was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the course. What Paityn enjoys the most about running is track and cross country, is that even though it is an individual sport, you always have teammates supporting, pushing and encouraging you. To Paityn agriculture is all about providing for the world. She is very thankful for all the hard work that farmers around the globe do in order to feed the world. Paityn is involved in cross country, track, FCA, NHS, transition team, and volunteers at many activities her church has. Once Paityn graduates, she plans on studying Food Science and Nutrition at an undecided college, as well as continuing her running career at the collegiate level.
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Alexis Brinkman was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is being able to have fun with her friends and make memories that will last a lifetime. Agriculture is a lifestyle for Alexis and her family. To her it’s not just about the crops and animals, but it is the opportunity and the lessons it provides. Alexis is involved in softball, volleyball, speech, NHS, FFA 4-H, CCD, Sunday school, county council and VBS. Once Alexis graduates, she plans to attend Iowa State and major in agronomy and hopefully land a job working with corn and soybean genetics.
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December corn $6.915 up $0.1075
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November soybeans $14.07 up $0.1925
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December soybean meal $428.10 up $2.70
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December soybean oil 73.21 up 142 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.8225 up $0.53
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December live cattle $152.47 down $0.52
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December lean hogs $84.92 down $1.17
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As farmers across the Midwest finish up harvest, Enlist field control specialist Tony Goede says this is the time to take a holistic view of the crop.
From a weed control standpoint, he tells Brownfield now is the perfect time to determine which programs worked well and if changes need to be made.
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December corn $6.8075 down $0.0125
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November soybeans $13.8775 up $0.055
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December soybean meal $425.40 up $10.00
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December soybean oil 71.79 down 51 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.2925 down $0.0925
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December live cattle $153.00 down $0.42
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December lean hogs $86.10 up $0.97
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Farmers invest a lot of money in crop protection, so Precision Planting has moved into the sprayer market to help farmers address challenges with application equipment. This week Andrew Feucht returns to highlight ReClaim, a boom recirculation system that helps reduce product waste.
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December corn $6.8225 down $0.0275
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November soybeans $13.8225 up $0.005
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December soybean meal $415.40 up $6.70
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December soybean oil 72.30 down 112 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.385 down $0.02
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December live cattle $153.42 down $0.15
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December lean hogs $85.12 down $3.37
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Not all data is created equally and not all data is shared with the farmers’ best interest in mind. In this episode, CROPLAN seed product manager Robert Cossar explains what questions farmers need to ask to make sure they are getting value from their seed company partners.
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December corn $6.85 down $0.015
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November soybeans $13.8175 down $0.0025
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December soybean meal $408.70 down $6.90
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December soybean oil 73.42 up 114 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.405 up $0.0575
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December live cattle $153.57 up $0.27
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December lean hogs $88.50 up $0.05
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Toby Schweitzer with Good Life Seeds in Central City, Nebraska has been a Prairie Hybrids retailer for five years. He and his farmer customers are pleased with the performance of non-GMO hybrids and how Prairie Hybrids’ genetics specifically have a hardy cold germ with yields that rival GMO competitors. He appreciates that the people at Prairie Hybrids are farmers themselves, so they think like farmers, get mud on their boots and are both fun and easy to work with.
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New technologies helps farmers get the most out of their crops.
In this Managing for Profit, Channel technical agronomist Jeremy Miner talks about SMARTStax PRO with RNAI Technology and what growers need to know as they finalize their plans for the 2023 growing season.
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Market recap (changes on week):
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December corn down $.02 at $6.81
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November soybeans down $.13 at $13.72
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December soybean oil up 5.03 cents at 71.87 cents/lb
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December soybean meal down $2.30 at $408.70/short ton
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December wheat down $.23 at $8.38
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July wheat down $.16 at $8.67
Weekly highlights:
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Ethanol production increased for the third straight week- up to nearly 300 million gallons produced per week.
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Export sales were strong for soybeans and soybean components. Sales of soybeans were the strongest in a year while sales of soybean meal were the strongest since January of this year.
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Open interest futures and options positions of Chicago wheat were flat again last week, Chicago corn future and option open interest positions were down 2% while up 2% for Chicago soybean positions. Managed money futures and options positions unwound some of the action from last week- down for feed grains while increasing some for oilseeds like soybeans.
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After the cattle on feed report last Friday- live cattle futures rallies to fresh 7-year highs.
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Export inspections were up week over week for corn, soybeans and grain sorghum while down for wheat. Wheat inspections fell below all pre-report trade estimates while soybeans had the fourth highest volume of all-time.
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Corn harvest is 61% complete, 80% complete for soybeans, and 45% complete for cotton. All ahead of the 3-year average.
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Winter wheat plantings are at 79% completed.
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December corn $6.8625 up $0.0475
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November soybeans $13.82 up $0.10
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December soybean meal $415.60 up $6.90
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December soybean oil 72.28 up 41 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.3475 down $0.04
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December live cattle $153.30 down $0.82
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December lean hogs $88.45 up $0.52
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Iowa farmer Stan Nelson serves as vice president of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and says corn production continues to improve, making it imperative there’s sufficient demand.
He tells Brownfield Iowa Corn is working to replace fossil fuels found in many products from our fuel tanks to plastics and chemicals.
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The Illinois corn checkoff program is important to Illinois corn farmers. This week, IL Corn Marketing Board Chairman and Deland, IL farmer Jim Reed explains the purpose and value of the checkoff program, including recent priorities the board has been working on and examples of why the checkoff program is a good return on investment.
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Thumb area farmer Matt Frostic represents Michigan on the National Corn Growers Association board of directors. Hear more about their priorities and how he’ll serve in the position.
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Dylan Powell was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the course, track, and mat. His favorite part about high school sports is the chance to grow as a leader and learn from others. Agriculture means everything to Dylan. Growing up on a farm, Dylan has learned to appreciate the value of farming and what all it provides. Without the strong base of learned to work his hardest and expect the same work ethic from those around him, Dylan would not be where he is today. Dylan is involved in cross country, wrestling, track, forensics, student council, 4-H, and FFA. He also helps at community food distributions, youth wrestling programs, local fun run fundraisers, and volunteers with local marathons. After graduation, Dylan hopes to run in college while pursuing a degree in either agricultural or mechanical engineering.
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Austin Cramer was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the trap field. His favorite part about high school sports is being a part of team. Austin’s team is filled with members from various schools which makes his experience even better. He also really enjoys the competitive aspect of trapshooting. Austin has been involved in agriculture his whole life. He grew up on a generational farm that was started by his grandfather and has learned so many lessons from working on it. Austin is involved in FFA, NHS, Clyman Sportsman Club, and participates in many local fundraising activities. Austin also owns and operates his own licensed game farm in which he raises bob white quail and pheasants to sell to sportsmen and landowners. Austin plans on continuing his education at UW Stevens Point and majoring in an environmental-related field.
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Madison Lauck was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is having the opportunity to be a part of a team. She enjoys encouraging her teammates as well as the opportunity to be a leader. Agriculture has always been a huge part of Madison’s life. While growing up she would see firsthand from her grandparents how important agriculture is. Madison is involved in volleyball, golf, FFA, 4-H, FCA, Student Council, band and is involved with her church. Once she graduates, she plans to attend a four-year college and major in something related to agriculture.
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Jonathan Hildebrand was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. Jonathan’s favorite part about high school sports is the friendships that will last a lifetime. Along with the relationships comes a ton of fun memories that will make for good stories in the future. Jonathan grew up in agriculture and it’s something he couldn’t see himself living without. Agriculture has shaped him into who he is today and has instilled in him many essential qualities. Jonathan is involved in football, basketball, baseball, FFA, NHS, and DECA. He plans to attend a four-year university and pursue a degree related to agriculture. Jonathan hopes to one day have his own cow-calf operation.
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Tristyn Maras was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is spending time with her teammates and building not only athletic skills, but relationship skills as well. She will always cherish the memories she has made through sports. Tristyn also enjoys the chance to be a good role model to younger kids who watch her compete. Agriculture is the backbone of Tristyn’s family, her community, and the world. She feels very fortunate and lucky to have grown up on a farm and tries not to take it for granted. Tristyn is involved in volleyball, cheer, basketball, softball, speech, student government, band, choir, dance, FFA, 4-H, and volunteers at many different community activities. Once Tristyn graduates she hopes to continue to play volleyball in college and major in exercise science.
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Cody Wichmann was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is being able to play a game he loves alongside his friends. Agriculture is Cody’s family’s way of life. They have been farming crops and raising cattle and swine for a living. Cody is involved in baseball, basketball, football, TA, 4-H and helps with various youth sports. When Cody graduates, he plans to go to Southwest Minnesota State University to study physical education and continue his baseball career.
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Kash Wasteney was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the competitiveness and spending time with his teammates. To Kash, agriculture is his future. He has grown up on a family farm helping with the crops and livestock and looks forward to continuing life on the farm in the future. Kash is involved in football, baseball, golf, FFA, 4-H, club fundraisers, livestock shows, and volunteering at community events. After high school, Kash wants to continue with school and sports and then come back to help on the family farm.
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Kayla Joos was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the relationships that are formed as well as achieving goals with her teammates. To Kayla, agriculture is a lifestyle built through faith, family, and hard work. Kayla is involved in volleyball, 4-H, FFA, National Honor Society and FCS. She also volunteers at her local elementary school as a teacher assistant. Once Kayla graduates, she plans to attend a community college to study agriculture while continuing her volleyball career.
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Emma Cook was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports is being able to compete and have fun with friends. To Emma, agriculture means providing for people. Without agriculture the world would not have a lot of the things we take for granted, like food. Emma is involved in softball, volleyball, wrestling, track, FFA, 4-H, and youth group. Emma’s plans for after she graduates are uncertain, however she knows she wants to do something related to agriculture.
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Weston Drost was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is being able to compete as a team. To Weston, agriculture is all about providing for the world. Weston is involved in FFA, baseball, football, basketball, FCA, NHS, 4-H and LYF. After high school, Weston plans to attend DMACC to pursue an ag business degree as well as carpentry.
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Madelyn Reiter was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Her favorite part of high school sports is getting to know her classmates better outside the classroom. She loves the community of sports and being able to push her teammates to be better. Agriculture is a lifestyle that Madelyn was raised in, and it has helped her become who she is today. She has learned hard work and dedication through raising show pigs and orphaned calves. Madelyn is involved in cross country, drama productions, track, Blazers for Life, campus ministry, science club, choir, band, and jazz band. She is also heavily involved in her church as well as her local 4-H chapter. Once Madelyn graduates, she plans to attend a four-year university but is currently undecided about her major.
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Kori Cornett was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports is developing a family on the field and seeing all your hard work pay off when you win a game. Agriculture has made Kori who she is today, and she is very thankful for all the farmers who work ceaselessly every day. Kori is involved in softball and is the president of her local FFA chapter. When she graduates, she plans on attending college to become a veterinarian.
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Grace Kreischer was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Grace loves the competitive spirit in high school sports. Whether she is playing softball or basketball there are always challenges that push her to be the best athlete and person she can be. Through sports she has learned many different life lessons that have formed her into who she is today. Agriculture is a vital part of Grace’s life. Growing up on a farm she has learned to value a life of integrity and hard work. Grace is involved in basketball, softball, FFA, NHS, Interact, 4-H and takes her faith very seriously. Once Grace graduates, she plans to earn a bachelor's degree in animal science, emphasis on pre-veterinary medicine with a minor in agriculture business management, then pursue a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine.
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December corn $6.815 down $0.0275
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November soybeans $13.72 down $0.235
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December soybean meal $408.70 down $9.20
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December soybean oil 71.87 up 37 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.3875 down $0.12
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December live cattle $154.12 up $1.70
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December lean hogs $87.92 down $1.20
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Farmers like Paul Butler in central Illinois are in the midst of harvest and using data collected throughout the year to form decisions for the next growing season.
He says he’s pleased with his Enlist E3 soybeans and plans to plant them again in 2023.
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December corn $6.8425 up $0.0025
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November soybeans $13.955 up $0.04
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December soybean meal $417.90 up $4.60
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December soybean oil 71.50 up 108 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.5075 up $0.015
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December live cattle $152.42 up $0.75
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December lean hogs $89.12 up $2.10
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Last week, Precision Planting Region Manager Joe Rollin explained the cost benefits of retrofitting your existing planter opposed to buying new. This week, he highlights different technologies you can add to your planter to see how it is performing and increase efficiency in the field.
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December corn $6.84 up $0.0575
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November soybeans $13.915 up $0.19
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December soybean meal $413.30 up $11.60
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December soybean oil 70.42 down 22 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.4925 up $0.08
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December live cattle $151.67 up $0.32
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December lean hogs $87.02 down $0.35
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CROPLAN Technical Seed Manager Ryan Moeller says they are helping farmers diversify their operations for more profitability. He says CROPLAN has been bringing in unique traits for growers to work with.
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December corn $6.7825 down $0.0275
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November soybeans $13.725 up $0.005
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December soybean meal $401.70 down $0.10
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December soybean oil 70.64 up 190 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.4125 down $0.0825
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December live cattle $151.35 up $1.57
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December lean hogs $87.37 up $0.90
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Our guest on this episode of the What's Happening podcast is Daryl Timmerman, a senior swine lending specialist with Compeer Financial. Listen in as Timmerman talks about labor, foreign animal disease, sustainability and more in the pork industry.
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Each growing season, farmers look forward to planting new corn and soybean products that promote higher yields and profitability.
In this Managing for Profit, Rebecca Thompson, head of North America plant breeding for Bayer CropScience discusses the process to develop new DEKALB corn and Asgrow soybean products.
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December corn $6.81 down $0.025
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November soybeans $13.72 down $0.1325
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December soybean meal $401.80 down $9.20
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December soybean oil 68.74 up 190 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.495 down $0.115
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December live cattle $149.77 up $0.57
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December lean hogs $86.47 up $1.52
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Market recap (changes on week):
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December corn down $.15 at $6.83
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November soybeans up $.15 at $13.85
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December soybean oil up 1.83 cents at 66.84 cents/lb
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December soybean meal up $4.80 at $411.00/short ton
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December wheat down $.65 at $8.61
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July wheat down $.47 at $8.83
Weekly highlights:
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Ethanol production increased for the second straight week- up 13.4 million gallons last week. However, gasoline demand continues to struggle. Gasoline use was down 12% from the same week last year.
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The big surprise in the October USDA Supply and Demand estimates was the cut to US soybean yield down to 49.8 bushels/acre. The 0.7 bushel/acre cut countered analysts’ anticipation of a small increase in the national yield.
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Export sales continue at a rather mundane pace. The only one at all strong last week for this time of year was soybean meal, but even then current commitments are below the seasonal pace needed by about 5%.
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Open interest futures and options positions of Chicago wheat were flat again last week, Chicago corn and soybean future and option open interest positions were both up 3%. Managed money futures and options positions increased for feed grains (expanding on net longs for corn but shrinking the net short for wheat) while managed money accounts decreased their net long for Chicago soybeans.
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US ag export inspections were mixed. Reported values were down for all the feed grains week over week- wheat exports fell below all expectations. However, soybean inspections were very strong coming in above all pre-report estimates at 69 million bushel- a 10 months high.
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Soybean crush volumes reported by the National Oilseed Processors report were disappointing for the month of September but confirmed strong demand for soybean oil.
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Harvest continues to role as many parts of the corn belt saw more than 6 days of suitable fieldwork days last week. Corn harvest is 45% complete, 63% complete for soybeans, and 37% complete for cotton. All ahead of the 3-year average.
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Winter wheat plantings jumped 14% last week to 69% planted.
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Iowa farmer Dan Keitzer chairs the Iowa Corn Industrial Usage and U.S. Production Committee which he says oversees programs that involve corn grind like ethanol and crop production.
He tells Brownfield the future of biofuels is bright and Iowa Corn is advocating for initiatives to increase blending at the state and federal level.
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Logan Anderson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. Logan’s favorite part of high school sports is getting to play a sport he loves with his best friends. Agriculture has played a huge role in Logan’s life with growing up on a third-generation beef farm. Farm life has taught him many lessons that he could use outside of the farm. Logan is involved in football, baseball, wrestling, FFA, and FCA. He also participates at the Richland County dairy breakfast, Lions club, Richland County Fair, and Ithaca Fair. After graduation, Logan would like to continue athletics in college and have his own business one day.
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Olivia Santos was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court/field. Her favorite part about high school sports is the competition, it motivates her to work hard and be the best she can be. Agriculture is a part of Olivia’s everyday life with her living on a farm. It has given her the chance to learn from her dad, travel to shows, and meet new friends that share a common passion. Olivia is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, choir, theater, student council, leadership council, FFA, 4-H, and she volunteers at a local homeless shelter. After graduation, Olivia would like to play college sports while studying in either veterinary science, healthcare, government agency, or music-related.
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Nick Kappenman was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court. His favorite part about high school sports is the opportunity to grow in the sport and be able to build relationships with teammates on and off the court. Agriculture and growing up on a farm have helped Nick understand the value of hard work and seeing something grow from start to finish. Nick is involved in volleyball, National Honor Society, Student Council, FFA, Best Buddies, Student Ambassadors, 4-H, high school rodeo, Dakota State University volleyball, and St. Thomas youth group. After graduation, Nick would like to attend The University of Texas at Austin to study sports management and sports analytics and hopes to be involved with the college volleyball team.
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Jacob Wiechart was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part of high school sports is being able to compete with others and meeting players from different schools. To Jacob, agriculture means experiencing different opportunities and friendships and learning hard work and dedication. Jacob is involved in baseball, FFA, and 4-H, and participates in community service with those groups. After graduation, Jacob plans to attend college and hopes to further his life in the agricultural field.
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Maverick Weber was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the competitiveness and family aspect of his team. To Maverick, agriculture provides ample opportunities to learn. He has been able to learn work ethic and improve problem solving skills from agriculture and apply them to his everyday life. Maverick is involved in football, trapshooting, FFA, NHS, Little Crow Ski Team, and We Care. After graduation, Maverick plans to attend MSU Mankato for a degree in civil engineering.
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Wyatt Luhmann was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field/court/green. His favorite part about high school sports is the overall feeling of being on the field or court and getting to play in front of the community. Wyatt has been involved with agriculture his whole life and hopes to always be involved in it. He believes farming is not something people should take for granted as farmers put food on everyone’s tables. Wyatt is involved in soccer, basketball, golf, 4-H, and his church’s youth group. After graduation, Wyatt hopes to continue a career with farm equipment. He is currently in an internship that he loves where he gets to work on farm equipment and would like to stay with that company or go somewhere similar.
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Tucker Rohrig was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is how your team becomes your family. No matter what happens there will always be people that stand by you. When Tucker thinks about agriculture the first thing to come to mind is the future. The first line of the FFA Creed states, "I believe in the future of agriculture," and he realizes how important agriculture is for not only feeding the world now but also being able to sustain our future population. Tucker is involved in football, track, FFA, FCA, Salt and Pepper Co-ed Dance Team, 4-H, and youth group. Once Tucker graduates, he plans to attend Iowa State University and major in animal nutrition or genetics. Tucker also plans on growing and advancing his family's show pig operation.
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Amelia Boender was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the people as well as the community you create with teammates and fans. To Amelia, agriculture is all about fun and hard work. Growing up on a farm she always enjoyed driving tractors with her grandpa and spending time with family. Amelia is involved in FFA, yearbook, cross country, basketball, track, church youth group, and volunteers for multiple community activities. Once Amelia graduates, she plans to attend college for early childhood education.
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Sydney Hurd was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Sydney’s favorite part about high school sports is the family atmosphere that it has created. She loves how sports bring her and her friends closer. Growing up with two brothers Sydney has developed a competitive personality, but that doesn’t keep her from having fun on the court. To Sydney, agriculture is a way of life. It’s waking up early, staying up late and going to work no matter what the weather conditions are. Agriculture has taught her many life lessons such as time management, responsibility, and discipline. Sydney is Student Council President, Vice President of her class, FFA President, and is involved in basketball, volleyball, golf, dance, 4-H, and FCA. She also helps with various charity events in her community. Once Sydney graduates, she plans to attend Iowa State University and major in agriculture.
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Kasey Krauskopf was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the memories that are made as well as the lessons learned. To Kasey, agriculture is all about learning and overcoming adversity. While growing up and showing animals, Kasey has faced many challenges caused by weather and even health problems. Kasey is involved in 4-H, football, basketball, and he coaches a 4th grade flag football team. Once Kasey graduates, he plans on attending college to continue his football career and major in agribusiness.
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Caleb Evans was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court. His favorite part about high school sports is the experience and atmosphere. To Caleb, agriculture is a lifestyle that not only allows him and his family to work together but it allows them to make a living by helping feed the world. Caleb is involved in tennis, golf, Student Council, and is a junior class officer. After graduation, Caleb would like to go to a 4-year college to study accounting.
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Owen Hinchman was nominated as Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports are the memories he has made with his teammates. To Owen, agriculture is a way of understanding the diversity in career fields. Agriculture is one of the most diverse career paths someone can take. It provides jobs for thousands of Americans each day and is extremely important for our economy. Agriculture also provides food and raw materials that will be utilized all around the world. Owen is involved in tennis, Student Council, Class Officer, Bring Change to Mind, Elks Antlers, and Youth Leadership Academy. After graduation, Owen would like to attend a research school to earn a nursing degree and become a nurse practitioner.
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IL Corn partners with other commodity groups to get the most out of farmers’ checkoff dollars. This week, Illinois Beef Association Executive Vice President Josh St. Peters highlights their projects with IL Corn focused on sustainability and how their collaboration is helping consumers understand the work beef and corn farmers do to grow food sustainably.
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This year is teaching farmers more about tar spot’s limitations during dry weather. Plant pathologist Marty Chilvers with Michigan State University discusses current research projects.
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December corn $6.835 down $0.0625
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November soybeans $13.8525 up $0.0125
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December soybean meal $411.0 down $0.10
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December soybean oil 66.84 up 154 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.61 up $0.0125
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December live cattle $149.20 up $1.42
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December lean hogs $84.95 up $2.70
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Illinois farmer Paul Butler says weeds are always a challenge, and being 90 percent no-till, he points to waterhemp and marestail as the most problematic.
Butler made the switch to the Enlist weed control system this year and says it was easy to do and very successful.
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When a farmer is not happy with their planter, the easy way out is to buy a new one. But Joe Rollin, Regional Manager with Precision Planting, says most of the time the issues you have with a planter can be fixed by retrofitting the current equipment. This week, he talks about ways to retrofit your planter and how doing so could help your pocketbook.
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On this week’s CROPLAN Managing for Profit, Winfield United Seed Product Manager Andy Dickes explains how learning to fine-tune planting populations can help ensure farmers have the right environment for seed to reach its genetic potential.
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December corn $6.93 unchanged
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November soybeans $13.96 up $0.1975
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December soybean meal $414.30 up $8.30
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December soybean oil 65.59 up 12 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.8225 down $0.1875
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December live cattle $148.45 down $0.12
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December lean hogs $80.70 up $1.17
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Variable weather throughout the growing season could lead to inconsistent yields this harvest.
In this Managing for Profit, Channel Technical agronomist Matthew Nelson provides a general outlook for corn harvest and has a few reminders for growers this fall.
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December corn $6.93 down $0.0525
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November soybeans $13.7625 up $0.0225
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December soybean meal $406.00 up $0.30
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December soybean oil $65.47 down 59 points
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December Chicago wheat $9.01 down $0.37
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December live cattle $148.57 up $1.57
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December lean hogs $79.52 down $0.07
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Market recap (changes on week):
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December corn up $.18 at $6.98
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November soybeans down $.04 at $13.70
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December soybean oil up 1.63 cents at 65.01 cents/lb
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December soybean meal up $.90 at $406.20/short ton
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December wheat up $.14 at $9.26
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July wheat up $.19 at $9.30
Weekly highlights:
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Ethanol production rebounded some last week -up 10 million gallons after falling to the lowest output since the winter storm that hit Texas early in 2021.
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Export sales of US feed grains and oilseeds came down from the relatively strong week the week prior. Corn, soybeans, soybean meal, soybean oil, grain sorghum, and wheat were all down week over week. Corn fell below all pre-report trade expectations.
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Open interest futures and options positions of Chicago wheat were flat on the week, corn future and option positions were up 2% (flat over two weeks) while soybean position were down 2% week over week (also flat over two weeks). Managed money futures and options positions increased for feed grains due to Ukraine/Russia news- up 711 contracts for Chicago wheat, and up 5,874 net contracts for Chicago corn. Chicago soybean managed money positions fell 17,343- making that a decrease of 34,639 positions over three weeks.
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Private production estimates of US corn and soybean crops are pointing to a reversal of trends over the past couple months with soybean production shrinking and corn production increasing.
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Investment in innovative uses for corn is finding sustainable replacements to everyday petroleum products. Sarah McKay, director of market development for the National Corn Growers Association, explains efforts underway.
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Iowa Corn Growers Association Board Chairman Lance Lillibridge says because of the value the Iowa Corn staff provides, his membership in the Association is the best return on investment he has on his farm.
And he tells Brownfield being a member ensures he has a seat at the table when issues affecting his operation are being discussed.
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Farmers checkoff dollars are put towards funding research to build better farm programs for Illinois corn growers. This week, University of Illinois ag economist Gary Schnitkey highlights research being done to improve crop insurance, farm programs and on-farm conservation and how farmers and organizations utilize the research to lobby for changes in DC.
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Wyatt Davis was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. Wyatt’s favorite part of high school football is the bond that is created with his teammates. Football has taught him to become a leader, teamwork and to do his job to the best of his ability. To Wyatt agriculture means helping the world. Every job is related to agriculture either directly or indirectly and there would not be anything without it. He is involved in FFA, DARE, class treasurer, football, and church. Once Wyatt graduates, he plans to attend Southwest Technical college and major in agri-business. After college he plans to come back to his family dairy farm.
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Will Brattlie was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is being able to hang out with his friends while doing what he loves most. He has learned many life skills that will be with him forever. To Will agriculture means a lot and has opened his eyes to a whole new world. There is so much work that goes unnoticed by others outside of the agriculture world such as the amount of work that goes into providing for the world. Will is involved in football, wrestling, baseball, the school musical, and 4-H. Once he graduates Will wants to become a diesel mechanic or welder as well as working on the farm.
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Cally Faulhaber was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is getting to compete and meeting new people. Agriculture is a huge part of Cally’s life. Growing up on a farm has helped her to view the world differently, allowing her to see the hard work that provides for our world. Agriculture has also helped her in deciding what she wants to do after she graduates. Cally is involved in track, basketball, volleyball, Student Council, FCCLA, Oral Interp, National Honor Society, Yearbook, and All School Play. Once she graduates Cally plans to go to college to pursue a degree in agricultural education.
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Austin Manning was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part of high school sports is the competition they provide as well as the friendships and life lessons that come out of them. To Austin, agriculture means having a role in providing for the world. He is involved in FFA and basketball. Once Austin graduates, he plans to attend a 4-year university to pursue a degree in agriculture education.
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Samantha Untiedt was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite past about high school sports is being able to meet new people from neighboring schools and building relationships with them. She also loves playing and growing as a player with her teammates alongside her. To Samantha, agriculture is the gift that keeps on giving. Agriculture has provided her and many other people in her community with opportunities and has taught her a multitude of life lessons, which formed her into who she is today.
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Chisum Schmiedeberg was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is getting to play with his friends and building bonds and memories that will last a lifetime. To Chisum, agriculture and farming are more than just jobs, they are a lifestyle. They are not easy jobs either, but jobs that require a lot of hard work and dedication. Chisum is involved in Football, basketball, baseball, trap shooting, student council, and 4-H. As of right now Chisum is not sure what he wants to do after high school, but he is excited for what the future holds.
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Reagan Koester was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports Is the family atmosphere that is created with her team, coaches and supporters. To Reagan agriculture is all about opportunity. Growing up on a farm has given her a hard work ethic, and one thing that was engraved into her head is that “winners never sleep in.” Being involved in different agricultural organizations such as FFA and 4H have taught her, public speaking skills, leadership skills and organizational skills. Reagan is her FFA president, 4-H president, Business Professionals of America president, class vice president and Student Council president. She is a part of speech and debate, FCA, NPTV, NHS, math bowl, Big Brother's Big Sister’s, soccer, track, United Way, youth group, young life, Indiana State Fair, and many service projects. Once Reagan graduates, she plans to attend Purdue University studying agricultural business with a concentration in finance with plans to go to law school to obtain a law degree in agricultural law, estate planning, elder law, and corporate law.
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Allie Younce was nominated as Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the bond formed between teammates and coaches as well as the competitive atmosphere they create. Sports helped her build her confidence both physically and mentally and they have taught her how to better respond to conflict. To Allie agriculture is the foundation of community and it’s specifically important to her community. Agriculture is important in providing the world with its necessities as well as providing opportunity and teaching life lessons. Allie is involved in volleyball, basketball, Student Council, class president, National Honor Society, FCA, cheer block, church youth group, community food drives, praise and worship team, VBS volunteer, and has participated in various mission trips. Once Allie graduates, she plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) in Marion, Indiana to pursue a bachelor's degree majoring in nursing and minoring in ministry. It would be a joy for Allie to utilize her nursing career to pursue medical evangelism in other countries. Later in her career she may pursue a practitioner's degree. She is determined to impact the lives of others and serve them!
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Erin Hinshaw was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion in and out of the water. Her favorite part about high school sports is the challenges they give her. Being a part of sports has made her a more disciplined individual. To Erin, agriculture plays a significant role in her life. She grew up on a farm and it became a lifestyle to her. Farming has taught her commitment and work ethic. Erin will forever cherish the memories she has made from farming. Erin is involved in 4-H, gymnastics, swimming, diving, and track. Once she graduates Erin plans to attend college and obtain a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance.
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Kennedy Axmear was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports is being able to show her town her talents and work ethic. To Kennedy agriculture means providing food and opportunity for the world and she is happy to be able to be a part of it. Kennedy is involved in volleyball, basketball, track and field, softball, music, youth sports camp, local food/clothing drives, valentines for vets, and Christmas boxes for soldiers. Once Kennedy graduates, she plans to become a veterinarian.
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Ellie Nolte Was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports is being on the field field/court with her teammates, learning from her coaches, as well as the memories that she has made with her friends. Growing up on a family farm has given Eillie a heart for agriculture. To her, farming is about hard work and dedication. Ellie is involved in softball, volleyball, Student Council, FCCLA, National Honor Society, FCA, junior high pitching coach, and youth volleyball referee. Once Ellie graduates, she is hoping to continue to play either volleyball or softball in college.
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Kaden Abbas was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on the field and beyond. His favorite part about high school sports is the relationships built and the excitement of competing alongside friends. Agriculture plays a big role in Kaden’s life. He grew up working on his grandparents' farm and has always enjoyed working with livestock. Kaden is involved in football, wrestling, track, baseball, FFA, FFA Officer, plays/musicals, showing animals at the county fair, youth group and he coaches a youth flag football team. Once Kaden graduates, he plans to attend a trade school and pursue a career in agriculture.
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Andy Wyse is a life-long farmer from Neosho, Wisconsin. About a decade ago, he wasn’t happy with the return of the GMO corn varieties he was planting and learned about Prairie Hybrids from a fellow dairy nutritionist. Since becoming a Prairie Hybrids customer, he has seen consistent yield improvements, while spending less on seed. Andy recently became a retailer for the company and shares the benefits of non-GMO corn with both his crop farming customers and dairy clients.
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Harvest is in full swing and Enlist field specialist Scott Jungman says he wants farmers to pay attention to more than the yield monitor this fall.
He tells Brownfield this is the time to document weed escapes and evaluate herbicide programs.
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- This week in the markets – Live fed cattle prices were $1.30 higher on the week. Feeder cattle markets were generally steady to $2.00 lower this week. December live cattle were up $0.90. November feeder cattle were up $0.70. Choice box beef was up nearly $0.50 this week on strength in ribs and chucks. Cash hogs were $1.30 lower this week. December lean hog futures were up nearly $0.70 on the week. Pork cutout values were up nearly $0.90, primarily on strength in belly, and ham prices.
- Weekly Slaughter Numbers - At the end of the week, cattle slaughter was 664,000 head, unchanged on the week and up 7,000 for the year. Hog slaughter was 2.558 million head, that’s up 71,000 from the previous week and down 41,000 on the year. Year-to-date cattle slaughter is 1.5% higher and hog slaughter is running 3.1 behind.
- Monthly Trade Data – August exports of US beef were 323.6 million pounds, 5.9% above the year-ago level. China continued to be an important growth market for US beef exports. Although August pork exports rose from their July levels, at 512.4 million pounds, they remain 14.8% below the year-ago level due in large part to China.
- Jobs Report – 263,000 jobs were added in September, according to the Labor Department. The report came in near pre-report expectations. However, the unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in September.
- Next week’s reports – WASDE, Retail Prices, and Consumer Sentiment
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December corn $6.8325 up $0.0775
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November soybeans $13.67 up $0.09
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December soybean meal $400.70 up $7.30
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December soybean oil 66.60 up 58 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.8025 up $0.0125
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December live cattle $148.05 up $0.17
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December lean hogs $77.15 down $0.62
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Nitrogen is a challenging nutrient to manage because the soil cannot store it for a long period of time. This week, Precision Planting agronomist Cory Muhlbauer talks about the benefits of banded, in-season nitrogen applications and how the addition of Conceal on your planter can help optimize nitrogen use.
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Curt Jacobs has been farming for more than 20 years. His family farm in Geneseo, Illinois has always grown non-GMO corn, but they just got connected with Prairie Hybrids in the last couple of years, and now he is a Prairie Hybrids seed dealer. In this episode, he highlights the great relationship he has developed with the company and common misconceptions about non-GMO hybrids.
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December corn $6.755 down $0.085
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November soybeans $13.58 down $0.1175
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December soybean meal $393.40 down $5.10
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December soybean oil 66.02 up 48 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.79 down $0.23
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December live cattle $147.87 down $0.05
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December lean hogs $77.77 up $1.27
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Winfield United Seed Product Manager Andy Dickes says nitrogen and seed are both big expenses. This week, he explains how the two are related and what farmers can do to make sure they’re getting the most out of each for optimal yields and ROI.
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Harvest continues to progress around the Corn Belt and it has many farmers thinking about their plans for the upcoming growing season.
In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist Jason Harmon talks about the importance of factoring in crop protection products to increase performance in their corn and soybean fields.
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Market recap (changes on week):
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December corn up $.14 at $6.80
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November soybeans down $.37 at $13.74
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October soybean oil up 88 cents at 63.34 cents/lb
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October soybean meal down $12.20 at $405.30/short ton
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December wheat up $.54 at $9.12
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July wheat up $.46 at $9.11
Weekly highlights:
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Ethanol stocks increased nearly 8 million gallons last week despite ethanol production falling 13.5 million gallons from the week before representing week demand.
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Following a rough export sale report last week, export sales were better but not flashy this week. Corn, soybeans, soybean meal, grain sorghum and wheat were all up week over week.
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USDA’s Small Grains Summary was a shock to the market showing 2022 US wheat production down 133 million bushels less than previously reported on a lower yield and fewer acers.
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The September 1 Grain Stocks report showed corn stocks below all pre-report estimates at 1.377 billion bushels, while soybean stocks came in above all pre-report estimates at 0.274 billion bushels. Wheat stocks were as expected but surprising given the large reduction in production.
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Open interest futures and options positions of Chicago wheat were flat on the week, corn future and option positions were down 2% while soybean position were up 3% week over week. Managed money positions decreased across the board down 2,006 positions for Chicago wheats, 10,055 positions for Chicago corn and 9,860 positions for soybeans.
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US weekly export inspections were up week over week for corn, soybeans, and wheat, but down for grain sorghum.
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75% of the US corn crop is rated mature and 20% harvested so far- just slightly behind normal pace. Corn conditions of good to excellent were steady for the second straight week at 52%, but the composite score of all conditions fell 1 tick to 331.
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22% of the US soybean crop is harvested- below the average pace of 25%. The national soybean condition rating also held steady last week at 55% good to excellent while the entire composite score fell 2 points to 342.
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22% of the US cotton crop is harvested- a little ahead of average pace. Cotton conditions held steady at 31% down from 49% for a 3-year average and 64% this time last year.
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34% of the US grain sorghum crop has been harvested- nearly normal for this time of year. Grain sorghum conditions good to excellent fell 2% to 20% last week- down 35% percentage points from last year.
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On the wheat side- winter wheat plantings is 40% complete down from average for this time of year at 44%.
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USDA’s grain crushing report showed that corn crushed for alcohol and other uses was down 3% from July but up 3% from August 2021.
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Soybeans crushed for crude oil was down 6 million bushels in August from July but up 9 million bushels from August 2021.
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Iowa Corn Growers Association president Denny Friest says as a member of Iowa Corn, farmers can be effective in lobbying efforts at the state and national level. He tells Brownfield there are several priority issues right now, including tariffs on fertilizer imports and biofuels policy.
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Demand for sustainable aviation fuel is growing, creating a broader market for corn-based ethanol. Ag economist Paul Bertels with Farmgate Insights explains what the fuel is and existing market opportunities, plus how and why IL Corn is involved in promoting it.
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Corn farmers invest in educational opportunities like Michigan Ag Council which is focused on making consumer connections. Executive Director Noelle Nachreiner highlights efforts during 2022.
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December corn $6.8075 up $0.0325
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November soybeans $13.74 up $0.0925
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October soybean meal $405.60 up $2.40
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October soybean oil 66.88 up 153 points
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December Chicago wheat $9.12 down $0.095
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October live cattle $144.32 up $1.05
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October lean hogs $88.77 down $0.45
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Ella Schultz was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts in and out of the pool. Her favorite part about high school sports is being part of a team and cheering for everyone and making everyone feel welcome. To Ella, agriculture is a way for her to express herself in something other than sports. She likes to spend most weekends at her grandparents’ dairy farm. Ella is involved in swim team, FFA, J-Hawk Aquatic Club, and helps coach rec teams during the summer. After graduation, Ella would like to go to college and swim in a D1 or D2 while studying to become a physical therapist.
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Nathan Gargulak was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field and court. His favorite part about high school sports is being a part of a team and getting to support his teammates. To Nathan, agriculture is about farming and taking care of the animals and land that provide us with food. Nathan is involved in football, basketball, baseball, shooting sports, FCCLA, Science Club, and weightlifting. He’s also a flag football referee, member of a gun club, and enjoys snowboarding and skiing, and works two jobs. After graduation, Nathan plans to get an apprenticeship and become a plumber.
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Landon Wallman was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the court and track. His favorite part about high school sports is making a lot of connections and friends, the fans, and the community support. Landon has learned from his family that agriculture takes a strong work ethic and perseverance as you never know what the next day is going to bring. Landon is involved in basketball, track, National Honor Society, Discipleship Groups, Student Council, and is senior class president. He also participates in several church and community activities. After graduation, Landon plans to attend South Dakota State University to major in ag business and hopes to return to the family farm after college.
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Aidan Harbage was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the friendships he has made and getting to have fun with his friends. With living and working on a farm, agriculture has taught Aidan responsibility, accountability, and work ethic that is required to succeed. Aidan is involved in baseball, Global Impact Stem Academies, FFA, and has served as class president and executive team treasurer. He is also involved in numerous community activities. After graduation, Aidan plans to attend college for an animal science or range management degree and then will return to his family farm.
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Eva Moore was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Eva’s favorite thing about high school sports is friendships she has made with her teammates and the team bonding activities they have done. Agriculture means a lot to Eva as she has grown up on a family farm and learned the importance of what they do and how tough but rewarding agriculture can be. Eva is involved in volleyball, FFA, and youth group, and volunteers in many community activities such as packing Christmas boxes for Operation Christmas child, leading at VBS, teaching agriculture lessons to kids at the Learning Tree, and serving Thanksgiving dinner at the community center. After graduation, Eva plans to attend NDSU for a double major in agronomy and ag business. She would like to become an agronomist and continue helping with her family farm operations.
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Thatcher Bochmann was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. Thatcher’s favorite thing about high school sports is getting to play the sport he loves with his best friends while the whole school is there to support them. To Thatcher, agriculture is what our country is built upon and it’s important we all recognize that and make sure those in agriculture are supported for the future. Thatcher is involved in football and track. He also participates in community activities such as volunteering at a local catering service and food bank, doing a yearly “Friends for the Poor” walk with his football team, and helping at his church. After graduation, Thatcher hope to stay involved with farming and pass his appreciation for agriculture on to future generations.
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Andrew Hargrove was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. Andrew’s favorite thing about high school sports is the intensity and competitiveness. Being involved with agriculture has taught Andrew the value of hard work and that there’s no excuse for skipping out on work. Andrew is involved in football, baseball, National Technical Honor Society, and Athletic Leadership Board, and participates in community service opportunities. After graduation, Andrew would like to play a sport in college while studying to become an athletic trainer.
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Taylor Kneubuhler was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is playing with people who are also willing to put in the work to achieve a goal together. Agriculture has been a huge part of Taylor’s life, growing up on a farm and getting to show her friends all the different experiences is something she truly enjoys. Taylor is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, Athletic Student Council, National Honor Society, and 4-H, and she’s involved with her church. After graduation, Taylor wants to attend Purdue University to study agriculture.
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Natalie Behnken was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field and court. Her favorite things about high school sports are being with her friends while doing something she enjoys, competing, and challenging herself. To Natalie, agriculture means hard work, early mornings, sleepless nights, hard times, learning, advancing, and faith. Coming from a fourth-generation farm family, she has experienced all these things and has learned hard work is the way to success even if there are struggles along the way. Natalie is involved in volleyball, softball, speech, FFA, dance team, cheerleading, and National Honor Society. She also participates in many community and church activities. After graduation, Natalie plans to attend college for either ag education or ag business/real estate. She wants to continue her agricultural lifestyle and share how important agriculture is.
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Dominick Clayton was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is that it’s not always about winning but it’s what you make of the opportunity. To Dominick, agriculture is everything because it’s how his family works together to make a living. Dominick is involved in football, FFA, and community service events. After graduation, Dominick plans to attend community college and then return to the family farm.
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Ethan Marso was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. Ethan’s favorite thing about high school sports is the speed of the games and getting to use his talents, strengths, and leadership skills. Ethan loves living on a farm and getting to experience agriculture in a way that others don’t get to. It provided him the chance to get his hands dirty and learn skills for his future. Ethan is involved in football, wrestling, track, student council, trap shooting, choir, and the school musical, and he volunteers for projects through church and 4-H. After graduation, Ethan plans to attend school to become a power lineman.
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Sydney Matthias was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field and court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is getting to play with people she has grown up with and getting support from her community. Agriculture has provided vast experiences for Sydney and has taught her the meaning of hard work and how important it is to do things correctly. Sydney is involved in volleyball, basketball, softball, golf, track, student ambassadors, junior high mentors, SIAC Committee, FFA, 4-H, and Readlyn Community Club. After graduation, Sydney plans to play volleyball or softball at a community college while deciding if she wants to purse being a large animal vet or a career tied to animal science.
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Enlist field specialist Scott Jungman says the Enlist system was very successful in soybean fields this season with yields coming in above expectations and exceptional weed control
For growers thinking about switching to the Enlist system for 2023, he tells Brownfield Enlist also offers flexibility and certainty.
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December corn $6.775 up $0.08
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November soybeans $13.6475 down $0.46
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October soybean meal $403.20 down $5.90
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October soybean oil 65.35 down 213 points
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December Chicago wheat $9.215 up $0.2525
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October live cattle $143.27 down $0.85
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October lean hogs $89.22 down $0.22
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Phosphorus in an immobile nutrient, so application timing and placement are key. This week, Precision Planting’s R&D Agronomist Cory Muhlbauer talks about the benefits of banded, in-season phosphorus applications and how the addition of FurrowJet on your planter can help optimize phosphorus use.
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December corn $6.695 down $0.01
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November soybeans $14.1075 up $0.02
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October soybean meal $409.10 down $12.70
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October soybean oil 67.48 up 196 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.9625 down $0.07
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October live cattle $144.12 up $1.07
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October lean hogs $89.45 up $0.07
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CROPLAN seed product manager Jeff Osterhaus says farmers need more sophisticated data to unlock the full potential of the hybrids in their fields. This week, he explains how CROPLAN delivers with response-to scores from Answer Plot that cannot be found anywhere else.
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December corn $6.705 up $0.03
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November soybeans $14.0875 up $0.0075
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October soybean meal $421.80 down $4.30
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October soybean oil 65.52 down 14 points
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December Chicago wheat $9.0325 up $0.3175
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October live cattle $143.05 down $0.52
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October lean hogs $89.37 up $0.67
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Having access to a crop protection system that protects yields and gives farmers flexibility to control the toughest of weeds is crucial to their bottom line.
In this Managing for Profit, Brian Nemmers, US Soybean Germplasm and Deployment lead for Bayer talks about effective weed control options.
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Eastern Iowa farmer Pete Brecht serves as chairman of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board’s Export and Grain Trade Committee and says with 95 percent of the world’s population living outside the U.S., developing export markets is essential for agriculture. He tells Brownfield Iowa Corn has strategic partners around the globe, including the U.S. Grains Council.
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Market recap (changes on week):
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December corn down $.12 at $6.66
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November soybeans down $.50 at $14.11
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October soybean oil up 95 cents at 66.11 cents/lb
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October soybean meal down $5.60 at $432.60/short ton
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December wheat up $.28 at $8.58
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July wheat up $.15 at $8.65
Weekly highlights:
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US weekly ethanol production was down for the second straight week- falling 18 million gallons.
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It was a rough week for US agricultural sales last week- corn, soybeans, soybean meal, soybean oil and wheat all came in below the most bearish pre-report estimates.
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The Federal Reserve Increased short term interest rates three- quarters of a percent for the third consecutive time to a base of 3.25.
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Open interest futures and options positions of Chicago wheat were flat on the week, corn and soybeans were up 1% and 2%, respectively. Managed money positions decreased 3,761 positions for Chicago wheat and 7,436 positions for soybeans but increased 7,266 positions for corn.
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Cattle on feed for market as of September 1 is estimated to be 11.3 million head- 45,000 more head than a year ago and second highest total for September.
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US weekly export inspections were down for corn, soybeans, and wheat, but up ever so slightly for grain sorghum. Reported inspections were below even the most bearish estimates for corn and soybeans.
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58% of the US corn crop is rated mature and 12% harvested so far- just slightly behind normal pace. Corn conditions of good to excellent were steady on the week at 52%, but the composite score of all conditions fell 1 tick to 332.
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8% of the US soybean crop is harvested- below the average pace of 13%. The national soybean condition rating also held steady last week at 55% good to excellent.
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15% of the US cotton crop is harvested- a little ahead of average pace. Cotton conditions fell two percent to 31% down from 49% for a 3-year average and 62% this time last year.
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27% of the US grain sorghum crop has been harvested- a little behind normal for this time of year. Grain sorghum conditions are rated as 22% good to excellent- down 24% percentage points from last year.
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On the wheat side- 96% of the spring wheat crop is harvested right pace with normal and winter wheat plantings have started with 31% completed.
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High oleic soybeans are an opportunity for farmers in parts of Indiana to increase their profitability.
In this episode, Indiana farmer and United Soybean Board director Don Wyss talks about the increasing demand for high oleic soybeans, the opportunity for premiums, and what soybean farmers need to know.
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IL Corn partners with other commodity groups on projects to help expand the return on investment of farmers’ checkoff dollars. This week Executive Director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association Jennifer Tirey highlights success of the Pork Power program and the role Illinois corn farmers have played in reducing food insecurity.
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More than 20 percent of Michigan’s corn crop is exported. U.S. Grains Council Vice President Cary Sifferath explains how the commodity and its co-products are marketed abroad.
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Vince Vander Kooi was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. Vince’s favorite thing about high school sports is the adrenaline, competitive nature, and sportsmanship of everyone involved. To Vince, agriculture is more than just a job, you have to have a true passion for it. Vince is involved in football, FFA, and 4-H, and partakes in many community service activities. After graduation, Vince would like to attend college for something ag related, then return to his family farm.
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Emma Need was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is meeting new people and spending time with her teammates. She also likes the challenges of each sport. Agriculture has been a huge part of Emma’s life, watching her whole family farm for years and seeing what it takes to run a successful farm. Emma is involved in volleyball, basketball, tennis, school spirit club, student council, National Honors Society, and Alliance Bank Junior Board. After graduation, Emma plans to attend college for a major in dentistry with hopes to become a dental hygienist.
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Evan Henningfeld was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field and court. His favorite part about high school sports is making memories with his friends and teammates. To Evan, Agriculture is a passion, lifestyle, and a community working together. Agriculture has taught him the value of hard work and dedication and has helped Evan become a better leader. Evan is involved in football, basketball, baseball, FFA, FBLA, 4-H, and helps at his local church. After graduation, Evan would like attend college in Wisconsin to study pediatric medicine or a related field.
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Gage Anderson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the course. His favorite part about high school sports is how close knit his team is and being able to support his teammates. To Gage, agriculture is not just a job sector, it is a group of people with a drive and dedication to support our world through the production of food. These people aren't just farmers in the field, but the agronomists, researchers, veterinarians, and anyone else working to advance agriculture. Gage is involved in cross country, National Honor Society, FFA, Math Team, Trap Team, Ice Fishing Team, Link Crew, Advisory Board, and Career and Technical Education Agriculture Advisory Board, and is a New Student Ambassador. Gage also helps with Project Backpack and Hides for Heroes and Summer Trap League. After graduation, Gage plans on attending a four-year university to pursue a degree in agricultural engineering or agronomy.
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Trey Bourelle was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field and court. His favorite part about high school sports is the thrill of the game and the memories made with friends. When Trey thinks of agriculture, he thinks of all the farmers and hands-on people he knows. He thinks it’s truly amazing with everything that goes into agriculture and the work those people do. Trey is involved in football, basketball, FBLA, student council, and Tackle the Cure project. After graduation, Trey plans play football in college while studying to become a physical therapist.
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Allison Michaels was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the green. Her favorite part about high school golf is getting the opportunity to play various courses that she would not otherwise be able to play. She also enjoys meeting people from other schools and has met some of her best friends through sports. Agriculture means a lot to Allison as she has grown up farming which has helped her build a deeper bond with her family. She also has learned responsibility and planning as she currently rents her own land and hopes to purchase more in the future. Allison is involved in golf, FFA, National Honor Society, 4-H, and yearbook committee. After graduation, Allison plans to attend Wilmington College to major in agricultural education with hopes of becoming a high school agricultural science teacher and a future FFA advisor.
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Jake Jackson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field and court. Jake’s favorite thing about high school sports is the connections he’s made with his teammates and the memories that will last a lifetime. Agriculture means a lot to Jake as he grows up on a family farm where he gets to work with family members. Jake is involved in football, basketball, baseball, FFA, Cottonwood County Beef Ambassadors, and Germantown Live Wires 4-H Club.
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Jill Salmon was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Jill’s favorite thing about high school sports is the friendships she has been able to create with her teammates. To Jill, agriculture means providing the essentials, like food, that people need to live a healthy life. Jill is involved in volleyball, basketball, track and field, BPA, yearbook, Tri-Hi-Y, Pep Club, National Honors Society, FCA, 4-H, and church youth group. After graduation, Jill plans to attend college for a degree in sports management.
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Austin Evans was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field and mat. His favorite thing about high school sports is being part of a team that works together to build each other up and achieve goals. Growing up on a farm has given Austin the chance to experience all aspects of farming and see that hard work required in agriculture. It has also helped him learn responsibility and how to work for what you want. Austin is involved in football, wrestling, track, salts, FFA, 4-H, and Holy Spirit Parish youth group. After graduation, Austin plans to attend Iowa State to study agriculture.
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Collin Batterson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is being able to play ball with his friends in front of his family and community. To Collin, agriculture teaches life lessons and the value of hard work and perseverance, while also providing the opportunity for him to spend time with his family. Collin is involved in football, track, FFA, and 4-H. After graduation, Collin plans to pursue a degree in ag business.
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Kaleb McCullough was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field, court, and track. Kaleb’s favorite thing about high school sports is the relationships he has built with his teammates. Agriculture has played a huge role in Kaleb’s life and he’s very passionate about it and looks forward to pursuing a career in it. Kaleb is involved in football, basketball, track, FFA, building trades, his church group Faith Formation, and he volunteers with youth rec sports and decorating the courthouse and VFW for holidays. After graduation, Kaleb would like to play football in college and study ag business.
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Adison Williamson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field, court, and track. Her favorite thing about high school sports is being a part of an atmosphere that is always supporting and encouraging her to be the best person she can be. To Adison, agriculture is more than farming and being in the field, but more about growing and gaining experiences and connections. Adison is involved in softball, basketball, track, cross country, choir, Honor Society, and 4-H, and volunteers at the food pantry and with Miracle Field. After graduation, Adison plans to study biology at a university.
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Kyle Meece is an agronomy manager with United Prairie LLC based in east-central Illinois. He says he was able to test Resicore XL before its launch and had tremendous success controlling weeds.
He tells Brownfield he also appreciates the tank-mix compatibility and wider application window for corn up to 24 inches tall.
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- This week in the markets – Live fed cattle prices were $1.75 higher on the week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $1.00 lower this week. October live cattle were down $1.20. October feeder cattle were down $2.65. Choice box beef was down nearly $4.80 this week on weakness on all components. Cash hogs were $1.50 lower this week. October lean hog futures were down $4.15 on the week. Pork cutout values were down nearly $2.60, primarily on weaker loin, belly, and ham prices.
- Weekly Slaughter Numbers - At the end of the week, cattle slaughter was 667,000 head, unchanged for the week and up 24,000 for the year. Hog slaughter was 2.538 million head, that’s up 73,000 from the previous week and down 45,000 on the year. Year-to-date cattle slaughter is 1.5% higher and hog slaughter is running 3.2% behind.
- Cold Storage – Meat inventories continue to grow with August beef ending stocks 24.3% higher than a year ago and pork ending stocks up nearly 17.1% over the year-ago level.
- Livestock Slaughter – Jan through August beef production is up 1.6% relative to the same period a year ago while pork production is down 2.2% year to date relative to the same period last year. Beef cow slaughter increased in August at the lowest level since January up 7.2%. Heifer slaughter year to date is 4.2% above year-ago levels.
- Cattle on Feed – Cattle on feed on September 1 equaled the year-ago level and came in near the pre-report estimate. Cattle placements in August remained slightly above the year-ago level at 100.4% of a year ago. Higher light-weight placements drove overall August placements.
- Next week’s reports – Quarterly Hogs and Pigs and Restaurant Performance Index
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Fertilizer is a large annual expense for farmers and this year prices are at an all-time high. This week, agronomist Cory Muhlbauer joins us again to explain steps farmers can take to include in-season applications in their fertilizer program in order to improve their yields and maximize return on investment.
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December corn $6.8825 up $0.0275
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November soybeans $14.57 down $0.0425
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October soybean meal $445.90 down $8.80
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October soybean oil 69.43 up 160 points
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December Chicago wheat $9.1075 up $0.07
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October live cattle $144.85 down $1.02
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October lean hogs $94.12 down $0.30
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CROPLAN seed product manager Jeff Osterhaus says opinions vary greatly on fungicide use. This week, he explains how CROPLAN’s extensive data helps farmers understand where fungicides may increase yield potential and protect their ROI.
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December corn $6.855 down $0.065
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November soybeans $14.6125 down $0.175
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October soybean meal $454.70 up $3.90
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October soybean oil 67.83 down 76 points
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December Chicago wheat 9.0375 up $0.10
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October live cattle $145.87 down $0.42
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October lean hogs $94.42 down $1.55
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Last week, the U.S. Grains Council led an ethanol trade delegation from Ecuador on a tour of a Minnesota corn farm, ethanol plant, and fuel station. In this episode of the Minnesota Corn Podcast, Marri Tejada, the organization's regional director for Latin America, explains how USGC is increasing demand for ethanol in that country.
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Corn rootworm pressure continues to be a challenge for many farmers across the Corn Belt and it’s something to plan for as farmers start thinking about the 2023 growing season.
In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist Nicole Stecklein, who serves northeast Iowa, discusses the latest trait technology for controlling the yield-robbing pest.
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December corn $6.92 up $0.1375
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November soybeans $14.7875 up $0.175
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October soybean meal $450.80 up $12.60
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October soybean oil 68.59 up 59 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.9375 up $0.6325
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October live cattle $146.30 up $0.57
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October lean hogs $95.97 down $0.50
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Market recap (changes on week):
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December corn down $.18 at $6.78
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November soybeans down $.27 at $14.61
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October soybean oil down 3.18 cents at 65.16 cents/lb
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October soybean meal down $1.60 at $438.20/short ton
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December wheat down $.28 at $8.30
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July wheat down $.25 at $8.50
Weekly highlights:
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Ethanol production decreased nearly 8 million gallons last week- down 6% from the same week last year. US gasoline demand fell by 10 million gallons last week and remains 12% below the same week last year.
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USDA’s weekly export sales reports returned last week after 4 weeks down due to technical issues. Reported weekly sales totals released for the first 8 days of the marketing year weren’t flashy.
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The National Oilseed Processor Association reported their members crushed 165.5 million bushels of soybean ins August- down from July and pre-report expectations.
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Open interest futures and options positions of Chicago wheat were flat on the week, corn and soybeans were down 4% and 7%, respectively. Managed money positions decreased 4,893 positions for Chicago wheat but increased 12,498 positions for soybeans and 14,164 positions for corn.
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US weekly export inspections were up week over week for corn, soybeans, and wheat but down week over week for grain sorghum. All were within pre-report trade expectations.
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40% of the US corn crop is rated mature and 7% harvested so far. The national corn conditions rating was down 1% again this week to 52% good to excellent.
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3% of the US soybean crop is harvested- just slightly below the 5% normal pace. The national soybean condition rating also declined 1% again this week to 55% good to excellent.
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IL Corn checkoff investments are helping build upgraded locks and dams on the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. This week, IL Corn’s managing director Jim Tarmann shares the financial impact and efficiency gains Illinois corn farmers will see when the new locks are operational and highlights other water infrastructure projects on the horizon.
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Developing new opportunities for corn and soy products helps farmers add value to their crop.
In this episode, Ben Forsythe, director of sustainability and value creation for Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Alliance talks about the importance of innovation.
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Research manager Kristin Poley with the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan tells Brownfield corn farmers are investing in agronomic research to find solutions for today.
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Kyle Markley was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is getting to play ball in front of the whole town. Agriculture is Kyle’s passion and the only way he wants to live. He loves operating equipment, working cattle, and doing all the other jobs around the farm. Kyle is involved in football and FFA. He loves showing cattle and teaching others about agriculture. After graduation, Kyle would like to get his CDL and purchase a dairy farm or ranch in the future.
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Madisyn Henderson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is being able to represent her school and share her passion and love for the game with her teammates. Agriculture is important to Madisyn because she feels it is central to everyone’s lives. She has found many opportunities in agriculture to gain knowledge and leadership and communication skills. Madisyn is involved in volleyball, National Honor Society, Key Club, Student Athlete Leadership Team, FFA, 4-H, and link crew, and many community activities. She also started an Agriculture Literacy Program at her local grade schools. After graduation, Madisyn plans on attending Iowa State University for a degree in agricultural business or agricultural communications and education. She would love to share her passion for agriculture with others.
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December corn $6.7825 up $0.01
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November soybeans $14.6125 up $0.1275
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October soybean meal $438.20 up $8.60
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October soybean oil 68.00 down 66 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.3025 down $0.2925
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October live cattle $145.72 up $0.22
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October lean hogs $96.47 down $0.42
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Paige Hanson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the bonds she has formed with her teammates. To Paige, agriculture has taught her valuable life lessons such as responsibility, hard work perseverance, time management, and patience. It has also given her countless opportunities to learn and grow. Paige is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, student council, yearbook, National Honor Society, and 4-H, and she is a member of several community organizations. After graduation, Paige plans to pursue a degree in animal science.
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Katie Woodruff was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is competing with friends and being a leader for her team. To Katie, agriculture is a way of life that she has grown to love. She has found her passion in her livestock projects and learned the importance of taking care of your animals and providing food for the community. Katie is involved in basketball, cross country, track and field, FFA, student council, TLC, yearbook club, 4-H, and National Honor Society, and serves as a lector at her local church. After graduation, Katie plans to pursue an agriculture degree related to animal science.
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Beth Holst was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Beth’s favorite thing about high school sports is being able to connect with players of all ages. To Beth, agriculture means the future, we will always need it. The greatest thing about agriculture is that it’s for anyone, it doesn’t matter your background. Beth is involved in volleyball, FFA, and 4-H, and is a religion teacher at her church. After graduation, Beth wants to get a degree in criminal justice and use it serving her community. While that wouldn’t pertain to agriculture, she still wants to own cattle and help on her family’s farm.
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Jocelyn Mann was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field/court. Jocelyn’s favorite thing about high school sports are the bonds she has created with her teammates and coaches. To Jocelyn, agriculture is everything we could need, meaning without agriculture, we wouldn’t have food or clothes and she wouldn’t be living the life she has if she didn’t have agriculture. Jocelyn is involved in basketball, soccer, FFA, Black Student Union, and Student Council, and is working to create a peer tutoring program. She is also involved with community ethic steering program and works to build and maintain the school garden and gardens around the twin cities. After graduation, Jocelyn plans to become an architect with emphasis in interior and landscape design.
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Coy Pefley was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. Coy’s favorite thing about high school sports is spending every day with his teammates and the loud crowds on Friday nights. To Coy, agriculture is more than just a job, it’s a true lifestyle. Coy is involved in football and golf and helps with his church’s youth group. After graduation, Coy plans to become a salesman at an auction company that specializes in agricultural and construction equipment sales.
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Kennedy Wagaman was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is the girt, hard work, passion, and fight that is required every day. She also loves the support from the community and the rivalry between schools. Agriculture has been a huge part of Kennedy’s life, teaching her so many life skills and providing many opportunities. Kennedy is involved in volleyball, track and field, FFA, Beta, 4-H, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). After graduation, Kennedy plans to play college volleyball and pursue a degree in either criminology, forensics, psychology, or sports psychology.
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Grady Dodds was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is developing lifelong friendships with his teammates and conquering goals together. Growing up around agriculture and working with his dad and grandpa on the farm has taught Grady to work hard and how it affects so many in the community. Grady is involved in football, basketball, track, golf, and 4-H. After graduation, Grady hopes to play college football and major in sports marketing while also growing his angus cow herd.
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Oliver Louden was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is being able to play ball with his friends and have fun. To Oliver, agriculture is a way to help people. He has grown up in a family that has farmed for generations and loved every day of helping out. Oliver is involved in football, wrestling, track, and FFA, and helps out with church and other community activities. After graduation, Oliver plans to attend Iowa State for a degree in agriculture and then hopefully take over the family farm.
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Bryer Prochniak was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. Bryer’s favorite thing about high school sports is being able to compete with his friends and see his hard work pay off. To Bryer, agriculture means providing food to the world. Bryer is involved in football, track, National Honor Society, and he volunteers with 4th of July activities.
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Will Vlasek was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is the camaraderie and the trust and dependence of teammates that is required. Will has found agriculture to play a huge part in his life. Thanks to agricultural activities, he has developed leadership and speaking skills, made connections with like-minded individuals, and found a way to advocate for growers and the agriculture industry. Will is involved in football, FFA, student council, National Honor Society, 4H, Cedar Rapids Leadership for Five Seasons, and National Council on Youth Leadership, and volunteers for local community events and charities. After graduation, Will plans to study ag engineering at Iowa State and hopes to grow his sales skills.
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Corteva Agriscience U.S. product manager for corn herbicides Kelly White says now that Resicore XL is officially registered with the EPA, corn growers will have access to a premium, innovative solution designed to fit almost any weed control program.
She tells Brownfield Resicore XL features three proven modes of action, a wider application window, and increased crop safety.
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December corn $6.7725 down $0.025
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November soybeans $14.485 down $0.03
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October soybean meal $429.60 down $4.90
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October soybean oil 68.66 up 187 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.5975 up $0.1475
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October live cattle $145.50 down $0.12
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October lean hogs $96.90 up $0.85
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Fertilizer management starts with understanding where and how a crop gets the nutrients it needs to thrive. This week, Precision Planting R&D Agronomist cory Muhlbauer outlines nutrients plants get from the soil and when fertilizer can be used to help fill the gaps.
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CROPLAN seed product manager Jeff Osterhaus says farmers need key insights on how to build the foundation for a strong plan for next year. This week, he explains some of the information farmers should be looking for.
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What does the future of grid reliability look like in the transition to clean energy? Darrick Moe of Minnesota Rural Electric Association interviews panelist Richard Burt of Midwest Reliability Organization, Minnesota Public Utilities Commissioner Joe Sullivan, and Priti Patel of Great River Energy about grid reliability in the face of potential capacity shortages, renewables, and historic industry change.
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In this week’s Heroes That Help, Jeana Thomas with the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance talks with MDMH Tom Steever on how the MDCI gets involved in disaster relief and the effect that has on mental health.
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December corn $6.8225 down $0.105
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November soybeans $14.55 down $0.2375
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October soybean meal $429.60 up $0.70
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October soybean oil 67.14 down 179 points
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December Chicago wheat $8.7225 up $0.1175
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October live cattle $144.35 down $0.45
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October lean hogs $94.70 down $1.05
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Each growing season has its own unique set of challenges, and a Channel Technical Agronomist says planning ahead can help reduce risk.
In this Managing for Profit, Derek Crompton says there are plenty of things for growers to consider, and shares some product selection tips for 2023.
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September corn $7.09 down $0.0325
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September soybeans $15.3425 down $0.155
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September soybean meal $462.10 down $10.80
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September soybean oil 71.96 up 4 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.4275 up $0.015
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October live cattle $144.80 down $0.95
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October lean hogs $95.75 up $3.87
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Market recap (changes on week):
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December corn up $.31 at $6.96
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November soybeans up $.83 at $14.88
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October soybean oil up 1.9 cents at 68.34 cents/lb
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October soybean meal up $25.70 at $439.80/short ton
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December wheat up $.44 at $8.58
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July wheat up $.34 at $8.75
Weekly highlights:
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US weekly ethanol production was up 5.6 million gallons last week to 290.8 million gallons. This utilized 98 million bushels of corn. Gasoline demand rebounded for the corresponding week but still remains 9% below seasonal levels.
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Export sales reports continue to delay due to technical difficulties. USDA expects to resume regular reporting on Thursday September 15.
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However, daily flash sales last week showed 10 million bushels of corn sold to Mexico and 3.8 million bushels of soybeans sold to Taiwan.
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Open interest futures and options positions of Chicago wheat, corn and soybeans were also slightly up. Managed money positions decreased 2,349 positions for Chicago wheat and 2,172 positions for soybeans but increased 5,012 positions for corn.
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Export inspections for the last week of the old crop marketing year were down for corn, beans, grain sorghum but up for wheat. Soybeans fell below all trade estimates while wheat exceeded all estimates.
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25% of the US corn crop is rated mature and 5% harvested so far. The national corn conditions rating was down 1% good to excellent on the week to 53%. The national soybean condition rating also declined 1% to 56% good to excellent.
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The September USDA Supply and Demand Estimate on Monday was in line with traders for corn yield estimates however the US soybean yield estimate fell 1 bushel below the average trade estimate and below all trader guesses. As a result soybeans were up big on Monday afternoon.
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IL Corn created the Precision Conservation Management (PCM) program in 2016 to help farmers understand the costs and benefits of adopting new conservation practices. This week Dr. Laura Gentry, who oversees the program, shares highlights of PCM data released in June including the most profitable strategies for nitrogen use, nitrogen timing and tillage.
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The Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance is working with farmers to take a proactive approach to nutrient management and soil health practices.
In this episode, executive director Ben Wicker talks about the work the association is doing and how cover crops are part of the solution.
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Farmers for more than three decades have invested in promotion, education, and research. Corn Marketing Program of Michigan executive director Jim Zook explains how the assessment works and how it’s helping expand markets.
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Tymeka Eisberner was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the relationships she builds with others. She loves being able to have fun with her teammates while still being competitive. Tymeka is very passionate about agriculture and says if the world did not have agriculture, then there would not be any fresh food or livestock. Tymeka is involved in FBLA, FFA, Above and Beyond, golf, basketball, track, and volunteers at her community's food pantry. Once Tymeka graduates, she plans to play golf at Iowa State while enrolled in the school’s veterinarian program.
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Julie Koeppel was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Julie’s favorite part about high school sports is being able to play on the court with her best friends. To Julie, agriculture means being able to adapt. Agriculture has many distinct aspects that are constantly changing so we must be able to adapt. Julie is involved in volleyball, basketball, softball, FBLA, POPS and serves as her chapter’s FFA treasurer. After Julie graduates, she plans to go to college and major in business.
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Sam Hofer was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on the field and beyond. His favorite part about high school sports is how the community rallies around the team and comes together to support them every game. It is amazing to see how much they care about the kids. To Sam agriculture means opportunity. Agriculture offers and endless number of opportunities that students can learn about and pursue a career in. Sam is involved in football, basketball, baseball, track, and helps with numerous banquets and the First Baptist Church in Emery. After Sam graduates, he plans to attend SDSU and major in business. His hopes are to get an offer to play football as well.
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Kelsey Snyder was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite part about softball is controlling the tempo of the game as the pitcher. In soccer, she enjoys playing defense. She loves the friendships she’s made and the coaches she’s had while playing high school sports. Agriculture is a large part of Kelsey’s life and has taught her hard work and responsibility. Kelsey plays softball and soccer, is Vice President of her FFA chapter, and actively involved in 4-H. After graduation, Kelsey wants to go to college for a degree related to agriculture and would love to judge livestock at a collegiate level and continue playing softball.
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William Serbus was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field/mat. William’s favorite thing about high school sports is spending time with his teammates. To William, agriculture means spending time outdoors with his family and working to help change the beef industry for the better. William is involved in football, wrestling, baseball, trapshooting, and FFA. He is also an Eagle Scout, has his black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and volunteers with the local fire department, at his church, and at other community events. After graduation, William plans to go to college for some type of irrigational plumbing so that he can use that education on their family farm.
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Claire Metzger was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Claire’s favorite thing about high school sports is the sense of belonging and encouragement she receives from her teammates. To Claire, agriculture means educating others on where their food comes from. Claire is involved in volleyball, FFA, Student Council, youth group, and 4-H, and she’s a member of Fergus Falls Saddle Club and Minnesota High School Rodeo (MNHSRA). Claire has always loved animals and goats, so after graduation, she plans to become a large animal vet that specializes in reproductive health.
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Brock Robinson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field/mat. Brock’s favorite thing about high school sports is the team spirit and competitiveness. To Brock, agriculture means raising and growing food to feed the world. Brock is involved in football, wrestling, track and field, FFA, 4-H, and NJHS. He also likes to help those in his community however he can. After graduation, Brock plans to become a diesel mechanic.
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Carol Witt was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the course. Her favorite thing about high school sports is the connections she gets to make with her teammates and opponents. Over the years, Carol’s passion for agriculture has grown. She realized there is a spot for everyone in agriculture and you can learn many life skills. Carol is actively involved in cheer and golf, FFA, 4-H, Student Council, National Honors Society, Beta Club, Key Club, and National History Honors Society. She is also highly involved in volunteer community activities. Carol is still deciding on what she would like to do after high school graduation, but she is considering a degree in agriculture communications, agriculture education, or something else.
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Clayton Meyermann was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is the bond he’s made with his teammates and the mutually respect and work ethic they give to each other and the game. To Clayton, agriculture means providing for others. When on the family farm, he’s continuously thinking of all the lives they help thrive by raising livestock and growing the crops. Agriculture benefits the world, and we can't live without it. Clayton plays football, basketball, and baseball, competes in track, is an active member of FFA and 4-H, and is a member of three choirs. Clayton also dedicates time the local fire department. After graduation, he plans on continuing his football career while attending a 4-year school.
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Julia Van Maanen was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Julia really appreciates being on the field with her teammates and doing devotions with them before the games. She also likes the likes the leadership opportunities that she has learned from and continues to share with younger players. Julia has grown up on a family farm, so agriculture has always been a part of her life. She takes pride in helping her dad and siblings run the farm and loves the blessings and memories that have shared there. In addition to softball, Julia is also in choir, maintains a job as a CAN, volunteers in her community, and continues to dedicate time to her family on the farm. Julia is keeping her options open after high school and considering accounting or continuing a job in health care.
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Ryan Franzen was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is competing alongside his friends and the feeling that he gets after winning a game that he worked months in training for. With growing up on a family farm, agriculture has been a huge part of Ryan’s life. Ryan has continued to find ways to tie agriculture into his education, as well. Besides football, Ryan is involved in track, trapshooting, FFA, and church and volunteer community activities. After graduation, Ryan plans to attend NICC for an agribusiness degree that he will use in the insurance field and hopes to one day manage the family farm with his brother.
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September corn $7.1225 up $0.1375
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September soybeans $15.4975 up $0.605
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September soybean meal $472.90 up $32.00
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September soybean oil 71.92 up 167 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.4125 down $0.12
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October live cattle $145.75 up $0.07
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October lean hogs $91.87 down $1.30
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Precision Planting Product Manager Dale Koch estimates this year farmers will spend 20% of their crop budget or around $230 per acre on fertilizer. So This week, Koch explains how farmers can sharpen the pencil on fertilizer decisions through proper, frequent, and thorough soil testing.
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September corn $6.745 down $0.0225
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September soybeans $14.705 up $0.0375
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September soybean meal $427.80 down $8.30
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September soybean oil 68.86 up 113 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.105 down $0.16
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October live cattle $144.37 up $0.12
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October lean hogs $92.12 up $1.05
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Sydney Cherney was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite part of high school sports is competing and playing with her friends and her sister while seeing the community support the events. Agriculture is the most important thing to Sydney. It presents new challenges every day to help her grow and become a better, stronger individual. Sydney is involved in basketball, soccer, FFA, 4-H, and a community program called All For One that gives young kids with disabilities the opportunity to show and work with animals. After high school, Sydney would like to play college basketball and stay active in agriculture and the livestock industry.
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Maysen Trimble was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Maysen’s favorite part about high school sports is how you can have such a good dynamic while having fun with your friends. To Maysen agriculture means family. She grew up helping her dad and grandpa, and no matter what she was doing she was always the happiest on the farm. Maysen is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, softball, cheer, color guard, FFA, FCCLA, Academic Bowl, FCCLA, 4-H, yearbook, National Honor Society, and youth group.
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Lowell Berger was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. Lowell’s favorite part about high school sports is working hard and pushing his teammates to achieve their goals. To Lowell, agriculture is his family’s legacy. He is a seventh-generation farmer, and it is important to him to keep farming in the family. Lowell is involved in FFA, National Honor Society, football, track, 4-H, and church. Once Lowell graduates, he plans to go to college to pursue a degree in agriculture.
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September corn $6.7675 down $0.04
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September soybeans $14.6675 down $0.2325
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September soybean meal $436.10 up $2.60
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September soybean oil 67.73 down 123 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.265 up $0.265
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October live cattle $144.25 down $0.80
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October lean hogs $91.07 down $0.02
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In this episode, Mike Morris Compeer Financial VP of Appraisal, talks about the increase in farmland values. He points to commodity prices as the primary driver influencing the farmland market, but says other factors play a role as well - interest rates being one.
Morris says the volume of farmland sales continues to be strong.
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A successful corn silage harvest is critical for high quality dairy rations that help maximize milk production for dairy operations.
In this Managing for Profit, Sammie Brantner, a DEKALB technical agronomist provides some tips to help farmers get the most out of the silage harvest.
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September corn $6.8075 up $0.1175
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September soybeans $14.90 down $0.205
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September soybean meal $433.50 down $10.60
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September soybean oil 68.96 down 254 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.00 up $0.07
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October live cattle $145.05 up $0.50
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October lean hogs $91.10 up $1.07
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Market recap (changes on week):
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December corn down $.06 at $6.65
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November soybeans down $.06 at $14.05
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November soybean oil down 1.21 cents at 66.44 cents/lb
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November soybean meal down $19.50 at $414.10/short ton
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December wheat down $.26 at $8.14
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July wheat down $.12 at $8.41
Weekly Highlights:
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US weekly ethanol production was down 5 million gallons last week to 285 million gallons. This utilized 96 million bushels of corn.
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Soybeans crushed for crude oil in July was 181 million bushels compared to 174 million in June and 166 million last July. US soybean crush was extremely strong this past winter. The oil extraction rate increased in July from June.
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Corn consumed for fuel alcohol and other food and industrial uses was 500 million bushels in July- up 1% from June but down 1% from July 2021.
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Export sales reports continue to be delayed for the time being as USDA’s new export sales platform is experiencing technical difficulties. They expect to resume regular reporting on Thursday September 15.
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However, daily flash sales continue to be reported. In the last 6 trading days nearly 59 million bushels of soybeans have appeared in daily export sales. Sales were split evenly between China and unknown destinations.
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Open interest futures and options contracts for Chicago soft and hard winter wheat was flat on the week while Chicago corn open interest declined 7.1% and soybeans declined 6.1%. Managed money positions were up nearly 40,000 positions, the largest since January of this year. Managed money positions of soybeans and wheat were down.
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USDA’s Economic Research Service projects US farm income will grow by 7.3 billion in 2022 to 147.7 billion- a new record in nominal term and second highest behind last year in real 2022 dollars.
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Russian agriculture development designed to promote bilateral trade and investment in the agricultural sector. Primary commodities targeted for increased trade and production were soybeans, wheat, corn and meat.
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The start of the month brings private estimates for US corn and soybean yields. The theme was a shrinking US corn crop and a growing US soybean crop.
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Building trust and relationships with consumers, especially in urban areas, is vital to a farmer’s success. This week, Illinois farmer Donna Jeschke highlights recent conversations she had about corn farming with residents in Chicago and how simply being present in non-farming communities can make a difference.
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Indiana corn checkoff dollars are used to provide farmers with relevant research to improve their operations, helps grow value and return on investment through marketing and education, and increases demand for Indiana corn.
In this episode, Paul Hodgen, president of the Indiana Corn Marketing Council shares some of the checkoff’s biggest success stories.
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Taylor Kramer was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite part of high school sports is the family-like bond that is created between the team as well as the lifelong lessons that are taught, such as time management and teamwork. To Taylor, agriculture is a lifestyle of lessons and learning along with a way to provide food. Taylor is involved in softball and is her FFA chapter president. She also volunteers at her community's food pantry. Once Taylor graduates, she plans to attend a 4-year university for nursing.
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Aubree Kranz was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Aubree’s favorite thing about high school sports is being able to play the sports she loves while having fun with her friends. She also enjoys the memories she has made and the lessons they have taught her. Through the FFA, Aubree has learned the importance of teaching others where the things we use in our everyday life come from. Agriculture also provides everyone with endless learning opportunities. Aubree is involved in FCA, NHS, FBLA, volleyball, basketball, golf, and she is the president of her local FFA chapter. Once she graduates, Aubree plans to pursue a degree in science and then go into the medical field and get her Ph.D.
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Austin Boedeker was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is playing with his friends whom he calls brothers. His friends are like brothers to him because of the close bond they share on the field. Agriculture means everything to Austin. He was raised in a farming family and thinks that everything you look at in life can tie back to agriculture in one way or another. Growing up on a farm he realizes more than most the importance of agriculture and to him it is a lifestyle. Austin is involved in football, basketball, and baseball. He is also in FFA and is a part of the soils, agronomy, and Envirothon CDE teams. Once Austin graduates, he plans to get a degree in something Ag related or join a trade.
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JJ O’Reilly was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. JJ’s favorite part of high school sports is competing with his friends and having a fun time doing the things they love. To JJ, agriculture means security. Knowing that he can wake up and have food and produce helped him to understand the importance of agriculture. JJ is involved in FFA, football, wrestling, as well as his local community corn drive. After he graduates, JJ plans to work full time on his family’s dairy farm.
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Brayden Combs was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. Brayden’s favorite part about high school sports is the fans and seeing a packed student section full of students ready to support their school. To Brayden, agriculture means family. His grandparents own a small farm where they worked together to build a greenhouse to produce vegetables that the whole family enjoys. Brayden is involved in football and track, and he helps run softball games as well as JV football games and middle school track meets. Once Brayden graduates, he desires to pursue a career in football.
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Kail Evans was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is the brotherhood that you make within the sport. Playing sports has a much larger impact on a person than just winning and losing within the sport. Agriculture is a big part of Kail’s life. He grew up on a family farm, which made him realize just how important agriculture is to the world. Kail is involved in football, basketball, soccer, trapshooting, national honor society and student senate. Once Kail graduates, he plans to attend Iowa State University to major in mechanical or agricultural engineering.
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Eva Snyder was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is the chance they give you to do something you love as well as the character they help to develop. To Eva, agriculture has a significant impact on not only the community but our country as well. Growing up around agriculture, Eva saw the hard work and dedication it takes to be a farmer and developed an appreciation for it. She is involved in volleyball, dance team, concert and jazz choir, group and individual speech, theater, and she is the co-student body president. Eva also volunteers in various community activities. Once Eva graduates, she plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to study on a pre-physician's assistant track with a double major in biology and psychology and a minor in nutrition.
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Zach Chambers was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is the memories that you make and the relationships you build on and off the field/mat. He has formed many relationships, both students and community members, from participating in four sports throughout high school. To Zach, agriculture is working hard, long hours to create a lifestyle as well as helping feed the community. Zach is involved in baseball, football, wrestling, track, and he is the president of his school’s FFA and Student Council. Zach was also just awarded the rank of an Eagle Scout. Once Zach graduates, he plans to attend NIACC for 2 years then transfer to Iowa State where he will pursue a degree in ag business and agronomy.
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Proper germination is impacted by moisture, making seed to soil contact an important component of the germination process. This week, Product Marketing Specialist Andrew Feucht offers management tips and highlights planter technology to improve seed to soil contact.
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September corn $6.5825 down $0.155
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September soybeans $14.7275 down $0.3475
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September soybean meal $452.00 down $6.90
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September soybean oil 58.52 down 422 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.755 down $0.335
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October live cattle $142.80 up $0.22
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October lean hogs $91.95 up $0.42
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A new research project by University of Minnesota Assistant Extension Professor Dr. Vasudha Sharma is exploring how precision irrigation and nitrogen management affects crop development and groundwater. Join Dr. Sharma as she discusses her project with host Mark Dorenkamp as they cover nitrate leaching, water-use efficiencies, and plant development -- among other topics -- on this episode of the Minnesota Corn Podcast.
Minnesota Corn is proud to fund Dr. Sharma's research through the Minnesota Corn check-off. Learn more about corn check-off-funded research projects at mncorn.org/research.
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Controlling weeds is one of the biggest challenges for farmers each and every growing season. With harvest just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about a fall burndown program.
In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Michael Cox with Helena talks about ways to reduce weed pressure in the upcoming growing season.
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Dillon Heaton was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. Dillon's favorite part about high school sports is the energy level of teams and fans. To him agriculture is a huge part of his life. Dillon has always been interested in ag because of the influence it has on our everyday lives. Dillon is involved in cross country, basketball, baseball, National Junior Honors Society, and FFA. A few years ago Dillon and his sister started what they call Blessing Bags. These are bags full of socks, gloves, tooth brushes and other useful things that they pass out to the homeless. When Dillon graduates he plans on attending college somewhere for baseball or to continue learning about agriculture.
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September corn $6.7375 down $0.06
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September soybeans $15.075 down $0.055
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September soybean meal $458.90 down $3.50
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September soybean oil 72.74 up 195 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.09 up $0.1075
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October live cattle $142.57 down $1.25
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October lean hogs $91.52 down $2.07
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Superior Weed Control helps farmers protect yield and maximize their return on investment.
In this Managing for Profit, Matt Goddard, Bayer’s product development manager for soy traits talks about weed control options for some the most problematic weeds.
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September corn $6.7975 down $0.04
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September soybeans $15.13 down $0.2175
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September soybean meal $462.40 down $16.00
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September soybean oil 70.79 down 19 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.9825 down $0.2175
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August live cattle $142.50 up $0.95
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October lean hogs $93.60 up $1.35
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As the 2022 growing season winds down and harvest nears, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about plans for next year.
In this episode, Mark Seamon, research director with the Michigan Soybean Committee says farmers should plan ahead for both disease and weed pressure.
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Market recap (changes on week):
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September corn up $.39 at $6.72
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December corn up $.42 at $6.71
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November soybeans down $.24 at $14.11
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September soybean oil up 1.23 cents at 70 cents/lb
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September soybean meal up $6.30 at $466.80/short ton
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September wheat up $.37 at $8.07
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July wheat up $.37 at $8.53
Weekly Highlights:
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US weekly ethanol production was up ever so slightly on the week to roughly 290 million gallons on the week utilizing 97.76 million bushels of corn.
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Export sales reports are delayed for the time being as USDA’s new export sales platform is experiencing technical difficulties.
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Open interest futures and options contracts for Chicago corn, soybeans and wheat all increased on the week: 2.5% for corn and 4.4% for soybeans. Managed money traders built futures and options positions in all three crops- up 1,000 position in wheat, up 28,376 positions for corn and up 5,135 positions for beans.
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Last week’s pro farmer tour estimated the US corn crop to have an average yield of 168.1 bu. per acre well below USDA’s August 1 estimate of 175.4 bu./acre. The tour also estimated soybean yield at 51.7 bu. per acre nearly in line with the USDA estimate of 51.9 bu./acre.
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Just a few days left in the 2021/22 marketing year for corn, grain sorghum and beans. US export inspections for the week ending August 25 were down across the board for corn, soybeans, grain sorghum and wheat. Soybeans fell below all pre-report expectations.
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National corn conditions rating fell 1% on the good to excellent condition rating to 55% last week compared to a historical average of 61%. Eight percent of the crop was rated as mature.
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National soybean good to excellent ratings was steady on the week at 57% compared to the three-year average of 61%.
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Aquaculture is the fastest growing use for soybean meal worldwide.
In this episode, Indiana Soybean Alliance director Matt Chapman talks about why checkoff dollars are being invested to grow demand.
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Claire Burbrink was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school volleyball is her teammates. Her teammates are like a family to her, and she loves the atmosphere volleyball creates. Claire grew up in a family farm and is thankful for the experiences it has given her. Agriculture has shaped her into the person she is today and has brought her family closer together. Claire is involved in volleyball, 4-H, Junior Department Club, and she is the FFA vice president of her chapter. After high school Claire plans on attending Perdue University to study speech therapy.
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Joyeuse Muhorakeye was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite thing about high school sports is that it gives kids an opportunity to enhance, embrace and show their talents to the rest of the world. She also loves the bonds that are created through sports. To Joyeuse agriculture was a huge part of her childhood. She grew up on a small farm called “Akarima Kigikoni” where she grew vegetables. Agriculture reminds her of where she came from and makes her feel like she is giving back to the world. Joyeuse is involved in soccer, cross country, FFA, track, Adventure Crew, Democracy and Me (a student podcast), and World Play. Joyeuse is from the country of Rwanda and is very involved in her community. She is also a part of College Hill Agriculture Resource Management which helps to solve the problem of food security in her community.
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Justin Keller was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is the atmosphere and bonds you build with close friends that will last a lifetime, as well as the competition. To Justin agriculture means that you build values throughout your life. Those values consist of hard work, determination, discipline, and family. Justin is involved in football, wrestling, National Honor Society, and 4-H. When Justin graduates, he wants to go to school for welding and get his CDL.
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Ethan Zaugg was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is the family feel. Working hard and pushing yourself and the people next to you creates a bond that will last a lifetime. To Ethan agriculture isn’t just a job, but it is a lifestyle. Ethan is involved in football, wrestling, FFA, and choir. Ethan plans on joining his family farm after he graduates.
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Catherine Fank was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is working together as a team and giving it your all. She enjoys the competition as well. To Catherine agriculture means a world of possibilities. Pretty much everything in our world relates to agriculture in one way or another so without it the world couldn’t operate. Catherine is involved in basketball, track, FFA, math league, and student council. Catherine’s future plans are to continue to grow her goat herd.
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Claire Hoffman was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite thing about high school sports is playing as a team. When things are going well the team can celebrate and when things are rough the team is there for each other. Agriculture to Claire means sacrifice. Living on a farm means sacrificing a lot of time and energy. Claire is involved in softball, basketball, football stats, national honor society, Spanish club, band, FFA, 4-H, and youth group. When she graduates, she plans to attend South Dakota State University and study ag business.
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Nolan Schmidt was nominated as Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is the feeling of working as a whole team and becoming a family. To Nolan agriculture is very important. He grew up on a farm and every day when he’s doing chores that hard work is integrated into his everyday life. Nolan is involved in FFA, Football, and Baseball. His FFA chapter is very involved in their community and feeds farmers every year during harvest and helps with highway cleanup. When Nolan graduates, he plans to attend college to become a veterinarian.
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Tianda Hildebrandt was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is getting to meet new people from other schools and building relationships with them. To her this is what makes high school more enjoyable. Agriculture to Tianda means working hard and when things get to feel impossible you don’t give up but keep pushing forward. Agriculture is one of those jobs that you are always learning new things. Tianda is involved in track, basketball, volleyball, FFA president, and student council. Her favorite part of being a part of all these activities is helping others learn because she loves to watch the younger generation grow. After Tianda graduates she wants to attend a four-year college to become a large animal vet.
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Laura Bartels was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is how every sport builds its own little community and that community becomes like a family. Agriculture is and will always be something that Laura can come home to. On her family farm, she spends most of her time mowing hay, harvesting crops, or moving cattle. Laura is involved in FCA, FFA, art club, softball, and volleyball. After she graduates, she plans on going to college out west in either South Dakota, Wyoming, or Montana to major in marketing. She also wants to rodeo with hopes of joining the pro circuit.
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September corn $6.6875 up $0.1125
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September soybeans $16.0525 up $0.5275
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September soybean meal $478.10 up $20.10
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September soybean oil 70.82 up 173 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.84575 up $0.15
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August live cattle $140.80 down $0.30
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October lean hogs $90.65 down $0.45
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Proper germination and emergence are impacted by the amount of moisture and temperature of the soil- both of which are influenced by soil residue. This week, Product Marketing Specialist Andrew Feucht offers tips for good residue management.
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September corn $6.575 down $0.0825
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September soybeans $15.525 down $0.0825
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September soybean meal $458.00 down $9.70
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September soybean oil 69.09 up 32 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.6975 down $0.2525
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August live cattle $141.10 down $0.22
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October lean hogs $91.10 up $0.72
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Implementing the correct management practice is crucial to a farmers’ bottom line.
In this Managing for Profit, Aaron Siebeneck, AGRIntelligence Information Specialist shares some ways for farmers to keep track of what practices worked and what didn’t on their operations.
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Kylie Snyder was selected as a Beck’s Player With Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite thing about high school sports is the coaching staff and the bond she has made with all the other girls. Agriculture is a huge part of Kylie’s life. It means hard work, effort, and dedication to something that will always be there. Kylie is involved in softball, marching band, school plays and is very active in FFA. After graduation, Kylie would like to play college softball and study agribusiness.
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Logan Peterman was selected as a Beck’s Player With Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is the team effort, the group of peers he plays with becomes a brotherhood that just can't be explained. From practice to the games, they turn into a family! To Logan, agriculture means the heartbeat of America. Logan is involved in football, basketball, Dollars for Scholars National Society of High School Scholars and spent some time in FFA. After graduation, Logan hopes to play college football and study business and agriculture business.
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September corn $6.6575 up $0.0575
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September soybeans $15.6075 down $0.06
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September soybean meal $467.70 down $0.80
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September soybean oil 68.77 down 82 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.95 up $0.1225
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August live cattle $141.32 down $0.30
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October lean hogs $90.37 down $2.52
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September corn $6.60 up $0.265
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September soybeans $15.6675 up $0.3975
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September soybean meal $468.50 up $8.00
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September soybean oil 69.59 up 82 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.8275 up $0.1225
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August live cattle $141.62 up $0.40
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October lean hogs $92.90 down $1.07
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Every season, soybeans face disease pressure that can significantly impact yield.
In this Managing for Profit, west central Illinois-based DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist Lance Tarochione provides some insights for growers to manage diseases next year.
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Market recap (changes on week):
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September corn up $.06 at $6.33
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December corn up $.01 at $6.29
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September soybeans up $.36 at $15.27
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November soybeans up $.24 at $14.35
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September soybean oil down .37 cents at 68.77 cents/lb
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September soybean meal up $7.50 at $460.50/short ton
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September wheat down $.38 at $7.70
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July wheat down $.31 at $8.16
Weekly Highlights:
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US weekly ethanol production came down 39 thousand barrels per day last week (roughly 11.5 million gallons on the week) falling to 289 million gallons- the lowest level since back in April.
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Export sales week over week were down for corn at 3.9 million bushels and wheat at 7.6 million bushels but up for soybeans at 3.6 million bushels and grain sorghum at 500 thousand bushels. Corn and beans both had impressive new crop sales of 29.5 million bushels for corn and 47.9 million bushels for beans.
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Open interest futures and options contracts for corn and Chicago wheat were flat on the week while soybeans saw almost a 1% gain in open interest positions. Managed money traders build 11,778 positions of corn while selling off 5,216 positions of Chicago wheat and 2,173 positions of soybeans.
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Last week’s cattle on feed report showed 11.2 million head on feed- the second highest August total on record. Cattle placements for July were 1.8% higher year over year compared to industry expectations of a 1.5% decline.
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Weekly grain export inspections were better last week. Corn inspections of 29.2 million bushels were up 8 million from the previous week and wheat inspections of 21.8 million bushels were up 7.5 million bushels. Soybean inspections were down week over week but still exceeded their 4-week rolling average.
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Cold weather is delaying planting of first crop corn in Rio Grande Do Sul but the real threat is a third consecutive year of La Nina in that region.
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National corn conditions rating fell 2% on the good to excellent condition rating to 55% last week compared to a historical average of 62%. Four percent of the crop was rated as mature.
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National soybean good to excellent ratings fell 1% again this week to 57% compared to the three-year average of 61%.
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The 30th annual Pro Farmer Crop Tour is happening this week with Monday’s results coming in for South Dakota, part of Nebraska and Ohio.
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While disease pressure has been low in soybeans for parts of Michigan, an agronomist says he can’t say the same for pest pressure.
In this episode, Matt Schwab, an agronomist with Helena talks about what’s left of this 2022 growing season and what growers need to think about for next year.
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The US Grains Council works on behalf of US farmers and ag industries to develop new markets, enable trade, and improve lives around the globe.
In this episode, Indiana farmer, and US Grains Council Chairman Josh Miller talks about how the work USGC does benefits Indiana corn farmers.
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Maggie Sarver was selected as a a Beck's Player With Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite thing about high school cheer is the excitement of cheering her team on! It is such a great feeling to see everyone supporting each other. To Maggie agriculture has always been a part of her life. She's learned about hard work and responsibility from agriculture, as every part of it requires working when the job needs done, not just when it's convenient. Maggie is involved in Cheer, and is the reporter of her local FFA chapter. After high school Maggie plans on attending Purdue University to study Sports Psychology.
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September corn $6.335 up $0.075
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September $15.27 up $0.3825
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September soybean meal $460.50 up $11.80
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September soybean oil 68.77 up 87 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.705 up $0.1725
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August live cattle $141.22 down $0.37
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October lean hogs $93.97 up $0.85
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Jazmyn Heeg was selected as a a Beck's Player With Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite thing about high school track is that she love how so many different people can come together and support each other in every event, on and off the track. It’s like a family. To Jazmyn agriculture is a way of life. She grew up around it and has always loved it. With working on her family’s dairy operation, she's learned how we support our community and feed the world. Jazmyn serves as her FFA Vice President as well as her SkillsUSA secretary. After high school she plans on attending UW-River Falls and majoring in Dairy Science.
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September corn $6.26 up $0.0625
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September soybeans $14.8875 down $0.0675
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September soybean meal $448.70 down $0.70
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September soybean oil 67.90 up 164 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.5325 up $0.2175
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August live cattle $141.60 up $0.32
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October lean hogs $93.12 down $0.17
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Hunter Isaacson was selected as a Beck's Player With Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is the amount of work put in during the off-season it takes to out work your opponents. Hunter grew up working on a farm and showing animals through 4-h. This taught him what dedication and hard work is, which carried over into sports and training. Hunter is involved in football, wrestling, track and field as well as volunteering with the American Legion. Hunter is wanting to pursue sports after college but if not possible he wants to join a trade.
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Germination and emergence are some of the first predictors of a successful crop. This week, Product Marketing Specialist Andrew Feucht outlines how growers can learn if they have germination or emergence issues and what can be done to resolve uneven emergence.
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Nate Engstrand was selected as a Beck's Player With Heart for his efforts on and of the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is how there is nothing else like it when you step on the field. Playing high school sports is an opportunity that you should take because it shows your mental and physical toughness. To Nate agriculture is being able to drive around the block and see what all of Americas farmers are doing and continuing for generations ahead by growing crops and farming the land of our ancestors. Nate is involved in Ag, football, and track. He plans to go trade school to become a welder and keep White Oaks Bison Farm going for years to come.
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September corn $6.1975 up $0.0475
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September soybeans $14.955 up $0.2025
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September soybean meal $449.40 up $8.80
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September soybean oil 66.26 down 115 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.315 down $0.3175
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August live cattle $141.27 down $0.47
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October lean hogs $93.30 down $4.75
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Kaylor Geraets was selected as a Beck's Player With Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is competing alongside some of her best friends. To Kaylor Agriculture is way of life, and growing up on a farm agriculture has had a major impact on her, teaching her that hard work and perseverance will help you to become successful and achieve your goals. Kaylor is involved in volleyball, basketball, FFA, choir, and honors society. After she graduates she plans on attending South Dakota State University.
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Olga Brouwer, executive director of Minnesota Agriculture & Rural Leadership, explains how this Minnesota Corn-supported program helps farmers and agriculture professionals develop communication and leadership skills.
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Fertilizer prices aren’t likely to decline ahead of next year’s growing season. And now is as good of time as any to start making plans for next year.
In this Managing for Profit, Mike Powell with Helena talks about some steps growers can take to improve their bottom line.
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September corn $6.15 up $0.04
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September soybeans $14.7525 up $0.21
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September soybean meal $440.60 up $4.70
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September soybean oil 67.41 down 43 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.6325 down $0.2275
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August live cattle $141.75 up $0.45
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October lean hogs $98.05 up $1.47
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The growing season is winding down for corn and it’s a good time to evaluate the crop and start making harvest plans.
In this Managing for Profit, Illinois-based Channel technical agronomist Derek Whalen shares some things for farmers to consider when they’re putting together their harvest plan.
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Market recap (changes on week):
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September corn up $.19 at $6.27
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December corn up $.21 at $6.28
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September soybeans up $.27 at $14.91
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November soybeans up $.11 at $14.11
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September soybean oil up 3.79 cents at 69.14 cents/lb
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September soybean meal up $16.60 at $453
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September wheat up $.29 at $8.08
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July wheat up $.17 at $8.47
Weekly Highlights:
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The consumer price index last week came in at 8.5% year over year and was flat compared to June. Economists had anticipated a slight increase.
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US weekly ethanol production came down 21 thousand barrels per day last week (roughly 6.1 million gallons on the week).
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Export sales last week were a little better for corn and wheat but net negative for soybeans and grain sorghum. Both old and new crop export sales are dragging heading into the final weeks of the marketing year.
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Open interest for Chicago soybeans increased 2% while Chicago corn was down 2% and wheat was basically flat on the week. Managed money traders also added net long 6.28contracts across the three commodities leading to a shrinkage of the net short in Chicago wheat, and expansion of net longs for Chicago corn and soybeans for the second straight week.
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Brazil’s CONAB released estimates that their 2021/22 corn production is estimated at 114.691 million metric tons compared to 87.4 million tons last year but slightly down from their previous crop forecast.
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USDA lowered the US average corn yield 1.6 bushels per acre in Friday’s monthly supply and demand report while increasing soybean yield 0.4 bushels per acre. There was also a revision of 100,000 fewer wheat acres, 100,000 fewer corn acres and 300,000 fewer soybean acres in the upper plains to the June acreage report. None of this was a surprise.
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Weekly grain export inspections were down week over week across the board. With two weeks left in the corn and soybean marketing year- corn sits 6% below the seasonal pace to hit USDA’s 2,450-million-bushel export target while soybeans are 1% higher that their pace needed.
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The National Oilseed Processors Association reported their members crushed 170.2 million bushels in July- coming in below the 171.5 the trade was expecting but above last month and July of 2021.
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National corn conditions rating fell another 1% on the good to excellent condition rating to 57% last week compared to a historical average of 63%.
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National soybean good to excellent ratings also fell 1% to 58% compared to the three-year average of 61%.
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September corn $6.11 down $0.1575
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September soybeans $14.5425 down $0.3975
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September soybean meal $435.90 down $16.30
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September soybean oil 67.84 down 110 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.86 down $0.1475
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August live cattle $141.30 up $1.55
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October lean hogs $96.57 down $4.00
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From meeting Indiana farmers to better understanding how soybeans are part of consumers everyday lives, when fairgoers visit the Glass Barn they learn how agriculture benefits the state.
In this episode, Elaine Gillis, one of the Glass Barn’s featured farmers shares why the Glass Barn is important.
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Despite conditions being a little on the dry side in the Thumb of Michigan, an agronomist says the crop looks better than average.
In this episode, Amy Sweeney talks soybean crop health, the benefits of some August rains, and some planting insight for 2023.
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In this episode, Dr. David Brown – Behavioral Health State Specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – talks about the importance of self-care as it relates to family wellness.
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September corn $6.2675 down $0.13
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September soybeans $14.94 down $0.41
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September soybean meal $452.20 down $12.50
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September soybean oil 68.94 down 59 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.0075 down $0.0525
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August live cattle $139.75 down $0.47
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October lean hogs $100.57 up $0.55
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In this week’s Heroes That Help, Owen Hasson with the Missouri Department of Transportation talks with MDMH Tom Steever on how MODOT gets involved in disaster relief and the effect that has on mental health.
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September corn $6.3975 up $0.1025
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September soybeans $15.35 up $0.1475
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September soybean meal $464.70 up $8.20
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September soybean oil 69.53 up 23 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.06 down $0.0475
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August live cattle $140.22 down $0.37
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August lean hogs $121.72 down $0.67
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University of Minnesota Associate Professor Dr. Melissa Wilson recaps her Minnesota Corn-funded project that explored best practices for integrating cover crops and manure.
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September corn $6.2925 up $0.08
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September soybeans $15.2025 up $0.1125
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September soybean meal $456.50 up $6.90
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September soybean oil 69.30 up 192 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.1075 up $0.11
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August live cattle $140.60 up $1.40
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August lean hogs $122.40 up $0.15
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In this week’s Heroes That Help, Clint Barnet with Missouri State Parks discuses how Missouri State Parks gets involved in disaster relief and the effect that has on mental health.
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Every year, corn diseases can significantly undermine plant health and rob yield. While management options might be limited for this crop, it isn’t too early to start thinking about next year.
In this Managing for Profit, Jim Donnelly, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist talks about how knowing what is going on in your field this year can help farmers prep for next year.
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Market recap (Changes on week):
- September corn up $.01 at $6.08
- December corn down $.02 at $6.07
- September soybeans up $.32 at $14.64
- November soybeans down $.06 at $14.00
- September soybean oil down 1.25 cents at 65.35 cents/lb
- September soybean meal up $6.70 at $436.40/ short ton
- September Chicago wheat down $.21 at $7.79
- July Chicago wheat down $.12 at $8.30
Weekly Highlights
- US weekly ethanol production increased 22,000 barrels per day last for the last week of July. This brings estimated marketing year use of corn up to 6.9% over the same period last year.
- Export sales were again soft with minimal corn exports and the fifth week in the last six weeks of net cancelations of old crop soybeans. New crop soybean sales were promising.
- Open interest for Chicago corn, soybeans and wheat futures and options contracts increased across the board last week. Managed money traders also added net long contracts across the three commodities leading to a shrinkage of the net short in Chicago wheat, and expansion of net longs for Chicago corn and soybeans.
- Last week US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island nation of Taiwan- the first high ranking US official in 25 years. This led to economic sanctions by China on Taiwan and a severance of communication lines between the US and China. However, Chinese buyers continue to buy US ag products with a sale of 133,000 metric tons of corn in the new crop marketing year announced this morning.
- Elsewhere globally- the first load of Ukrainian corn to leave the Black Sea Region was rejected by its Lebanese buyer yesterday. The official reason was breach of delivery for being 5 months late- but speculation about the quality of grain is circling.
- Private estimates for US corn and soybean yields and production were released last week. IHS Markit (Formerly Informa) pegged the US corn crop at 176.9 bushels while StoneX pegged the US corn crop at 176- both down from USDA’s July calculated estimate of 177. Soybean estimates for IHS Markit were 51.8 bushels compared to StoneX’s 51.3 bushels/ acre and USDA’s July estimate of 51.5. USDA will come out with their first survey and satellite estimate this Friday August 12th.
- US weekly agricultural export inspections were down week over week for corn (below all trade estimates) and grain sorghum, but up for soybeans (above all trade estimates) and wheat (also above all trade estimates and highest in 10 months).
- National corn conditions rating fell 3% this week to 58% good to excellent compared to the average of 64%. The western corn belt states of Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Southern Iowa more than offset increases in the eastern corn belt.
- The national soybean conditions rating fell 1% to 59% good to excellent compared to a historical average of 62%.
- Spring wheat conditions fell 6% to 64% good to excellent- but up 13% compared to the historical average of 51% this time of year.
- The US Senate passed the $740 billion dollar Inflation Reduction Act on Sunday that among other things includes biofuel tax provisions aimed at increasing usage of lower carbon biofuels for the trucking and airline industry, mitigation measures for drought impacts on western water supplies and a range of conservation programs for agriculture. The bill now heads to the House- where it is expected to pass.
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There are many situations on the farm that may involve legal matters. In this episode, Amie Merz – an EAP Consultant with Personal Assistance Services and Farm Family Wellness Account Manager, talks about the importance of utilizing legal services to help improve mental health and wellbeing.
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The upcoming Shift S3ctor Airstrip Attack is an opportunity to highlight the performance of ethanol.
In this episode, Helena Jette, Director of Biofuels for the Indiana Corn Marketing Council talks about how different blends of ethanol can be used for ethanol and on your daily commute.
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Overall, the state’s soybean crop looks above average – and the recent rains were welcomed.
In this Pods for Profit, Trevor Krause with BASF says some crop health issues are starting to surface – and growers should take note.
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Listen as Compeer Financial Senior Leasing Specialist Anjie Erbsen discusses the leasing market. She says as clients are looking towards 2023 they are looking to manage the anticipated tax liability from the 2022 cropping year as well as cash flow and leasing offers farmers the option to do that.
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September corn $6.0225 up $0.1075
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August soybeans $16.15 up $0.57
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August soybean meal $513.70 up $32.00
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August soybean oil 66.04 up 96 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.825 up $0.1875
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August live cattle $137.70 down $0.20
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August lean hogs $120.65 down $0.35
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Collecting field-level crop data that can be immediately used by farmers and farm advisors is no small task.
In this episode, AGI’s Brian Davidson talks about how Farmobile's next-gen PUC5 simplifies data collection to give farmers real-time, remote visibility into field and machine operations.
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In this week’s Heroes That Help, Beckie Gierer, Director of Disaster Services at the Missouri Department of Mental Health, talks about local behavioral health agencies and the work they provide to Missouri communities during a disaster.
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September corn $5.9125 up $0.0025
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August soybeans $15.58 down $0.1125
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August soybean meal $481.70 down $7.50
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August soybean oil 65.08 down 12 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.6375 down $0.11
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August live cattle $137.90 up $1.32
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August lean hogs $121.00 up $1.15
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Protecting yield potential each and every growing season helps farmers maximize their return on investment and boost their profitability.
In this Managing for Profit, Brandy Cullen, soy traits marketing manager at Bayer talks about the role the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System plays in weed control and helping farmers improve their bottom line.
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Working in and around grain bins is some of the most dangerous work farmers do on their operations.
In this Corn and Soybean Checkoff Connection, Paul Stevenson with Nationwide Insurance talks about prevention and the importance of rescue training.
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Recent rainfalls will provide a boost to Michigan soybean’s crop. But a certified crop advisor says more is needed.
In this episode, Matt Schwab with Helena provides a crop update and some reminders for growers to start thinking about the 2023 growing season.
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Market recap (changes on week):
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September corn up $.11 at $6.07
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December corn up $.09 at $6.09
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September soybeans up $.66 at $14.32
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November soybeans up $.32 at $14.06
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September soybean oil up 5.4 cents at 64.1/cents per lb
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September soybean meal up $13.30 at $429.70
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September wheat up $.11 at $8
Weekly Highlights:
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US weekly ethanol production decreased 13,000 barrels per day last week setting in at just over million barrels per day.
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Export sales on the week were soft- down for soybeans, sorghum, and wheat week over week with cancelations out numbering new sales of soybeans. Corn sales were up from the low volume the week before.
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The quarterly economic data last Thursday showed two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth following Wednesday federal reserve meeting where the federal funds rate was increased another 75 basis points. This brings the short-term interest rate up to 2.25-2.50.
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Open interest fell for corn and soybeans futures and options last week while slightly increasing for Chicago wheats. Managed money accounts are largely holding put trying to understand the significance of the upcoming weather market. Still there were 4,515 less corn positions in their net long and 156 fewer soybean position in their net long.
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US agricultural export inspections were up for corn, soybeans, and grain sorghum, but down for wheat week over week. Mexico was a top two destinations for all four commodities.
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The first cargo load of grain left the Ukraine on Monday. The load of corn leaving the port of Odesa headed for Lebanon is the first since the conflict began 5 months ago. There are 16 more ships ready to embark after being trapped at the port.
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Elsewhere in the world- China’s economic data report shocked traders on Monday showing that the manufacturing sector of China started to contract, housing values continue to fall, and their employment index fell for the fourth straight month. All of this negatively impacts their consumer demand. Lean hogs, soybeans and oil led the commodity sector lower Monday on the news.
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US corn crop conditions stayed steady on the week at 61% good to excellent while the index, which takes into account all ratings, was down by the slimmest of margins. Soybean conditions improved with the good to excellent category picking up 1% at 60%. The soybean condition score was up slightly to 2 points. Most of the improvement was in Illinois.
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We often don’t know what resources we need until we need them for our elders, says Amie Merz, an EAP Consultant with Personal Assistance Services and Farm Family Wellness account manager. In this episode, she talks more about the importance of elder care for farm families.
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September corn $6.07 down $0.0925
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August soybeans $15.9425 down $0.4275
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August soybean meal $487.00 down $8.30
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August soybean oil 66.23 down 237 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.0025 down $0.075
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August live cattle $136.77 up $0.32
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August lean hogs $120.45 down $0.20
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September corn $6.1625 up $0.0125
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August soybeans $16.37 up $0.2775
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August soybean meal $495.30 up $5.60
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August soybean oil 68.60 up 276 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.0775 down $0.0925
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August live cattle $136.45 up $0.27
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August lean hogs $120.65 up $1.52
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The opportunities for farmers to impact their profit margins get slimmer every day.
In this episode, Harley Janssen, an Iowa farmer and VP of product development for AGI Digital says data-driven technologies help farmers address high-demand market needs by connecting crops from field to bin.
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University of Minnesota Associate Professor Candice Hirsch discusses her Minnesota corn-check-off-funded research project that aims to identify variations in the oil content of different hybrids.
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September corn $6.0025 up $0.0325
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August soybeans $15.7875 up $0.46
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August soybean meal $488.90 up $16.50
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August soybean oil 61.18 up 76 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.9025 down $0.135
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August live cattle $136.80 down $0.07
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August lean hogs $118.60 up $1.62
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One factor that contributes to a successful soybean crop is effective weed control.
In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist Steven Regan of Minnesota discusses how the XtendFlex technology provides flexibility in weed management, even in challenging conditions.
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September corn $5.97 up $0.17
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August soybeans $15.3275 up $0.5975
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August soybean meal $472.40 up $24.90
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August soybean oil 60.42 up 41 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.0375 up $0.3375
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August live cattle $136.87 down $0.87
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August lean hogs $116.97 down $0.25
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In this week’s #HeroesThatHelp, Missouri SEMA Deputy Director, Terry Cassil highlights that mental healing from disasters can start with responders. Find the support you need.
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Market recap (changes on week):
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September corn down $.01 at $5.96
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December corn up $.06 at $6.00
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August soybeans up $.23 at $15.01
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November soybeans up $.14 at $13.74
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August soybean oil down 3.28 cents at 58.62 cents/lb
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August soybean meal up $22.30 at $455.60/short ton
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September wheat down $.21 at $7.89
Highlights:
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US weekly ethanol production increased 29,000 barrels per day last week.
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Export sales on the week were 1.3 million bushels for corn down from 2.3 million the week before, up for soybeans at 7.5 million compared to three straight weeks of more cancelations than net sales, up for sorghum and down for wheat at 18.8 million bushels compared to 37.4 million the week before. As we head into the last 6 weeks of the marketing year corn export sales are 1% higher than the pace needed, wheat 2% higher, sorghum 8% higher and beans right on.
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Managed money accounts sold off from their net long positions for corn and soybeans while buying back some net short positions of Chicago wheat. Managed money in corn and soybean has fallen to more normal levels of position holdings.
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Export inspections were down for corn, grain sorghum and soybeans week over week but up for wheat. All were within pre-report trading ranges. With 5 weeks left in the corn and soybean marketing year- soybeans are right on the seasonal pace needed while corn lags the pace needed by 4%.
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Ukraine, Russia, and the United Nations with the assistance of Turkey inked an agreement Friday to allow exports of Ukrainian grain out of the country. That agreement didn’t even make it 24 hours before Russia bombed Ukraine’s main grain exporting port of Odesa. Russia claims it was only military equipment harmed but it is hard to know where this leaves the agreement. There is an estimated 20 million metric tons of Ukraine Grain at the ports awaiting export.
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Both corn and beans exceeded their expected rating declines this week at -3% and -2% good/excellent scores respectively, putting soy at 59% good to excellent- a point below this same time last year and 4% below average- mostly matching 2021 and 2017. Neither of those years were record, but both came in safely above trend. For corn the western corn belt and especially the southern states saw conditions deteriorate quickly.
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Succession planning and intergenerational dynamics are important aspects of farm families. In this episode, Amie Merz – EAP Consultant with Personal Assistance Services and Farm Family Wellness account manager – explains how clear communication is key when it comes to these topics.
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Keeping the soybean crop healthy will help farmers maximize yields and return on investment this harvest.
In this episode, Jason Fettig, a technical agronomist with Bayer takes a look at the crop condition and provides some reminders for farmers during the heart of the growing season.
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From the food you eat to the fuel you put in your vehicle, farming is part of your everyday life.
In this Corn and Soybean Checkoff Connection, Matt Keller, with the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council shares how the Glass Barn connects consumers and farmers.
ISA and ICMC will be hosting a farmer appreciation event at the State Fair August 11 from 10:30-noon. To register for this free event and get your ticket to the fair, visit www.indianasoybean.com/appreciation
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September corn $5.80 up $0.1575
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August soybeans $14.73 up $0.385
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August soybean meal $447.50 up $16.00
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August soybean oil 60.01 down 31 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.70 up $0.11
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August live cattle $137.75 up $0.37
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August lean hogs $117.22 down $1.47
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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September corn $5.6425 down $0.115
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August soybeans $14.345 up $0.16
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August soybean meal $431.50 down $2.90
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August soybean oil 60.32 up 172 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.59 down $0.4725
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August live cattle $137.37 up $1.65
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August lean hogs $118.70 up $2.40
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September corn $5.7575 down $0.165
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August soybeans $14.185 down $0.305
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August soybean meal $434.40 down $2.10
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August soybean oil 58.60 down 143 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.0625 down $0.1325
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August live cattle $135.72 down $0.02
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August lean hogs $116.30 up $1.42
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AGI’s NECO Mixed Flow Dryer uses technological innovation to gently dry-down grain, protecting crops and adding value.
In this episode, Pat McCarthy, AGI Product Manager talks about how farmers and their grain quality benefit from that gentle dry-down process.
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September corn $5.9225 down $0.045
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August soybeans $14.49 down $0.2825
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August soybean meal $436.50 up $1.50
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August soybean oil 60.03 down 186 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.1925 up $0.0725
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August live cattle $135.75 up $0.02
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August lean hogs $114.87 up $2.05
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In this Best of Voice of Soy, brought to you by Ohio Soybean farmers and their checkoff dollars, Jerry Bambauer, chair of the Soy Aquaculture Alliance shares how the growing aquaculture industry helps increase demand for US soybeans.
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Tar spot can reduce yield potential and is appearing in more cornfields across the United States.
In this Managing for Profit, Channel technical agronomist Matt Nelson talks about the impact of tar spot and options for growers if it is detected.
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September corn $5.9675 down $0.155
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August soybeans $14.7725 down $0.20
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August soybean meal $435.00 up $0.50
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August soybean oil 61.89 down 131 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.1225 down $0.0025
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August live cattle $135.72 up $0.10
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August lean hogs $112.82 up $0.70
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Market recap (changes on the week):
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September corn down $.40 at $5.97
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December corn down $.35 at $5.94
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August soybeans down $.44 at $14.78
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November soybeans down $.45 at $13.60
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August soybean oil down 1.82 cents/lb at 61.90
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August soybean meal up $.4/short ton at $433.30
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September wheat down $.46 at $8.10
Weekly Highlights:
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USDA’s July WASDE report showed growing stocks for old crop corn and soybeans based on the weak demand we’ve been experiencing lately. New crop corn supplies were also up month over month on high acreage while soybean stocks were decreased 50 million bushels with cuts to demand easing some of the production loss due smaller acreage.
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US ethanol production was down 39 thousand barrels per day last week to 1,0005 thousand barrels per day. I look for many plants to take maintenance breaks in the weeks ahead.
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After a very dismal export sales report a week ago- another soft report came last week. There were 2.3 million bushels of net new corn sales on the week after net cancelations the week before. However, there were 13.3 million bushels of net soybean cancelations this week and 100k net cancelations of grain sorghum. Wheat export sales were very strong at 37.4 million bushels beating all trader expectations and setting a high for the marketing year. Corn and soybeans export sales are roughly in line with USDA’s export targets but falling fast.
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The National Oilseed Processors Association reported 164.7 million bushels of soybeans during the month of June- nearly right in line with pre-report expectations, but down from the 171.1 million bushels last month. Cumulative Sep-June crush stands at 1.738 billion bushels, up 2% from last year's pace, with the USDA still looking for a 3% year over year crush increase this season, even after their 10 million bushels cut in the July WASDE Report.
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Soybean oil stocks at 1.767 billion pounds was at the top end of trader expectations and put a little bearish sentiment in the market.
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Covid is again spreading in China, this is leading to new restrictions with negative economic impacts.
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Grain export inspections on the week were up for corn but down for grain sorghum, soybeans, and wheat.
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National corn crop ratings remained at 64% good/ excellent: in line with both last year and the five and ten-year average. This followed four straight week-over-week declines. The national soybean crop rating for good/excellent feel a point to 61% with the largest declines coming in Ohio, Indiana, Missouri and Kansas.
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Canada published its Clean Fuel Regulations that are set to go into effect one year from now on July 1, 2023.
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Sleep is a topic that comes up for many people of all different ages, including farmers. In this episode, Amie Merz – EAP Consultant with Personal Assistance Services and Farm Family Wellness account manager – explains how sleep affects our well-being.
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An agronomist says scouting fields is the best way to detect soybean diseases and pest pressure.
In this episode, agronomist Amy Sweeny shares some things farmers should be on the lookout for to keep their soybeans healthy.
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There are programs available to help Indiana farmers get the most out of cover crop opportunities.
In this Corn and Soybean Checkoff Connection, Joe Rorick the on farm sustainability program coordinator talks about the opportunities for farmers through the Infield Advantage and Upper White Cover Crop programs.
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Corteva Agriscience U.S. crop protection launch leader Eric Scherder says so far this season farmers have faced late planting, delayed herbicide applications, and either too much or too little moisture.
He tells Brownfield there’s still time to get a step ahead of weeds, even the difficult to control waterhemp, Palmer amaranth, and lambsquarters.
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September corn $6.0425 down $0.0075
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August soybeans $14.66 down $0.0575
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August soybean meal $431.00 down $7.90
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August soybean oil 60.08 up 194 points
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September Chicago wheat $7.7675 down $0.1825
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August live cattle $134.92 down $0.47
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August lean hogs $109.82 up $0.25
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September corn $6.05 up $0.05
August soybeans $14.7175 down $0.13
August soybean meal $438.90 up $1.70
August soybean oil 58.14 down 86 points
September Chicago wheat $7.95 down $0.1575
August live cattle $135.40 down $1.47
August lean hogs $109.57 down $0.92
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Farmers are facing unprecedented volatility in the markets, and protecting their crops is more important now than ever.
In this episode, Joel Pierson with AGI says for some farmers that means adding on-farm storage and for others its upgrading the technology in their bins.
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September corn $6.00 up $0.06
August soybeans $14.8475 up $0.165
August soybean meal $437.20 up $12.40
August soybean oil 59.00 down 111 points
September Chicago wheat $8.1075 down $0.035
August live cattle $136.87 up $.020
August lean hogs $110.50 up $1.50
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A successful weed control programs can help farmers protect yields and their bottom line.
In this Managing for Profit, Wes Hays, Soybean Product Management Lead talks about how farmers can use the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System to maximize their return on investment.
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September corn $5.94 down $0.43
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August soybeans $14.6825 down $0.5375
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August soybean meal $424.80 down $8.10
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August soybean oil 60.11 down 361 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.1425 down $0.4225
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August live cattle $136.67 up $0.52
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August lean hogs $109.00 up $0.62
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Market recap (changes on week):
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September corn up $.42 at $6.37
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December corn up $.47 at $5.82
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August soybeans up $.61 at $15.22
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November soybeans up $.65 at $14.05
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August soybean oil up 3.22 cents/lb at 63.72
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August soybean meal up $17.60/short ton at $432.90
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September wheat up $.37 at $8.56
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US ethanol production was down a moderate 7 thousand barrels per day last week to 1,044 thousand barrels per day. I look for many plants to take maintenance breaks in the weeks ahead.
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Export sales remain soft as last week’s data showed a net loss of old crop corn sales of 2.6 million bushels, which was way below trade expectations and just modest new crop corn sales of 4.4 million bushels. Similarly for soybeans- there was a net loss of 5.9 million bushels and new crop sales of 8.8. Grain Sorghum saw a positive 2.1 million bushels – nearly all to unknown destinations. Wheat was the lone commodity that saw decent sales last week of 10.5 million bushels but was on the low side of expectations.
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Covid is again spreading in China, this is leading to new restrictions with negative economic impacts.
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Many grains were down in managed money contracts last week- wheat down 1,062, corn down 55,748, and soybeans down 19,450.
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Grain export inspections on the week were down for corn, soybeans, and wheat but up for grain sorghum. Corn shipments fall roughly 3% behind the pace needed to hit USDA’s target.
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Good to excellent ratings of corn remained flat on the week at 64% just slightly below the average of 66%, however the corn condition index which takes into account all condition categories dropped just slightly to 363 (a perfect score is 500). The national soybean good to excellent ratio fell 1% to 62% with the condition score remaining flat.
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Canada published its Clean Fuel Regulations that are set to go into effect one year from now on July 1, 2023.
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With soybeans as its focus, Airable Research Lab has been working for more than 20 years to create innovative and sustainable solutions in research and product development.
In this Voice of Soy, we’ll learn how investing checkoff dollars in research provides long-term opportunities for Ohio soybean farmers.
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Over the last 30 years international markets have grown and developed thanks to the investment of checkoff dollars.
In this Corn and Soybean Checkoff Connection, Jim Douglas, chairman of the Indiana Soybean Alliance talks about the important role international markets play in demand.
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Everyone knows nutrition plays a role in personal health, but sometimes farmers face challenges in this aspect of wellness. In this episode, Amie Merz – EAP Consultant with Personal Assistance Services and Farm Family Wellness account manager – explains the importance of nutrition for farmer health.
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Many Michigan soybean farmers are playing catchup on weed control after the start of the planting season.
In this Pods for Profit, Trevor Kraus a technical service rep with BASF talks about controlling weeds in a post-emergence environment.
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September corn $6.37 up $0.0375
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August soybeans $15.22 up $0.0875
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August soybean meal $432.90 up $1.60
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August soybean oil 63.72 up 113 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.565 down $0.35
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August live cattle $136.15 up $2.20
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August lean hogs $108.37 down $0.80
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In this Best of Voice of Soy, brought to you by Ohio Soybean farmers and their checkoff dollars, board member Bob Suver talks about the important role the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health plays in growing demand for soybeans, especially in emerging markets.
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This week in the markets – Live fed cattle prices were $1.70 lower on the week. Feeder cattle markets were not tested due to the holiday-shortened week. August live cattle were down $0.70. August feeder cattle were down $2.200. Choice box beef was up $1.50 this week, and is nearly $16.00 below year-ago levels. Cash hogs were $0.50 lower this week. August lean hog futures were up $6.15 on the week. Pork cutout values were up $5.30, on both stronger ham and belly prices, and are near year-ago levels.
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Monthly Trade – Beef exports in May totaled 321 million pounds, 7 million pounds above year ago. Year-to-date beef exports are 81 million pounds higher than a year ago due in large part to the strength of beef exports to China. Pork exports in May were 549 million pounds, 136 million pounds below the year ago level. Year-to-date pork exports are 645 million pounds below a year ago due to weakness in pork exports to China.
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Jobs – 372,000 jobs were added in June exceeding the pre-report estimate of 250,000 jobs. Average hourly earnings increased by 5.1% relative to a year ago keeping inflation concerns on the radar.
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Next week’s reports – WASDE, Retail Prices and Consumer Sentiment
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September corn $6.3325 up $0.2425
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August soybeans $15.1325 up $0.28
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August soybean meal $431.30 up $7.80
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August soybean oil 62.59 up 97 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.915 up $0.55
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August live cattle $133.95 down $0.60
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August lean hogs $109.17 down $0.32
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Carrie Stowers, Education Communications Specialist at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, previews the upcoming 'Corn is Everywhere' event at the Farm at the Arb.
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Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp is joined by FCI Dustin Jensen, Associate General Council, and Derick Stayton, Commercial Lender, to discuss everything about Farm Advisory Boards. Dustin and Derick outline the importance of farm boards, who should sit on them, and how to form them. Tune in for a lively discussion about Farm Advisory Boards and the role they play in the agricultural industry.
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September corn $6.09 up $0.0925
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August soybeans $14.8525 up $0.3875
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August soybean meal $423.50 up $7.90
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August soybean oil 61.62 up 306 points
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September Chicago wheat $8.365 up $0.32
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August live cattle $134.55 up $0.05
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August lean hogs $109.50 up $0.30
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In today’s ag economy, the price for grain has been rising, but so has the cost of raising a crop, making the right investments in equipment matter.
In this episode, Cory Pladson with AGI Hutchinson talks about how Chain and Paddle products are a go-to piece of equipment for today’s growers.
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Compeer Financial loan officer Josh Bruckert says rec land values have followed farmland values higher. He expects the market to remain strong this summer because of several economic factors and because there’s still plenty of demand.
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July corn $7.4425, up $0.0825
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July soybeans $15.8025, up $0.05
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July soybean meal $426.60, up $9.80
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July soybean oil 60.22, down 30 points
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July Chicago wheat $7.9225, down $0.0125
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August live cattle $134.50, up $1.57
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July lean hogs $113.15, up $1.00
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Research conducted by The Ohio State University is using AI to detect crop stressors and the long-term goal is to help farmers boost their profitability.
In this Voice of Soy, Dr. Scott Shearer from the Department of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University details some of their ongoing research.
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New product offerings give farmers additional protection against corn diseases and provides high yield potential.
In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB brand manager Jamie Horton talks about what growers can expect for the 2023 growing season.
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Inconsistent weather has made controlling weeds a challenge for some Michigan farmers.
In this Pods for Profit, Matt Schwab, a certified crop advisor with Helena shares some tips for growers to maximize yields for the remainder of the 2022 growing season.
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Clinical experts say it’s important to decrease the stigma of mental health. In this episode, Amie Merz – EAP Consultant with Personal Assistance Services and Farm Family Wellness account manager, explains how farmer mental health fits into the broad concept of wellness.
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Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jeff Moon says as we celebrate the 4th of July, this is a good time to get serious about protecting yield from diseases.
He tells Brownfield farmers should be on the lookout for tar spot, Northern corn leaf blight, and gray leaf spot, and fungicide timing is key.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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Jane Hunt talks about a recent Minnesota Corn-sponsored workshop in Fargo that taught teachers about the importance of biotechnology and biofuels.
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The opportunities for farmers to impact their profit margins get slimmer every day.
In this episode, Harley Janssen, an Iowa farmer and VP of product development for AGI Digital says data-driven technologies help farmers address high-demand market needs by connecting crops from field to bin.
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New product offerings give farmers more help controlling tough weeds, protecting against diseases, and maximizing yield potential.
In this Managing for Profit, Asgrow brand manager Clint Chaffer talks about what’s on the horizon for the 2023 growing season.
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Monitoring the crop during the growing season is crucial to a successful harvest and the farmers’ bottom line.
In this Pods for Profit, Jason Fettig a technical agronomist for Bayer CropScience shares some tips for farmers during this growing season.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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Ongoing research at The Ohio State University is applying AI to agriculture through drone technology and weed identification.
In this Voice of Soy, Dr. Scott Shearer from the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University talks about how AI can be used to help growers improve their bottom line.
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Most people who use tobacco or nicotine are aware of its hazards. In this episode, Amie Merz, EAP Consultant with Personal Assistance Services and Farm Family Wellness account manager, explains the different ways tobacco users can work towards cessation.
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Over the years Clean Fuels Alliance America, formerly the National Biodiesel Board, has invested in research to continually improve biodiesel.
In this Episode, Steve Howell, an expert on biodiesel shares how the fuel has evolved and where it’s headed in the future.
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University of Minnesota Associate Professor Candice Hirsch discusses her Minnesota corn-check-off-funded research project that aims to identify variations in the oil content of different hybrids.
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Managing the commodity in the bin is like nurturing an investment. It takes work to keep grain in peak condition for maximum profit.
In this episode, John Lawrence, territory sales manager with AGI says now is a great time to think about BinManager technology.
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Market recap (changes on week):
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July corn up $.04 at $7.67
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December corn down $.08 at $7.10
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July soybeans down $.34 at $16.81
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November soybeans down $.28 at $15.10
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July soybean oil down 7.31 cents/ pound at 72.48 cents
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July soybean meal up $15 a short ton at $433.80
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July wheat down $.37 at $10.19
Highlights:
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US ethanol production was up 21 thousand barrels per day last week at 1.060 million barrels per week. Corn use was estimated to be nearly 105 million bushels running 8.3% higher than last year’s total at this time.
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The national oilseed processors association reported their members crushed 171.1 million bushels in the month of May, which was 0.5 million bellow trade estimates but up from the 163.5 million in April and the 169.8 million in May of 2021. Cumulative crush sits 21 million bushels ahead of last years pace well below USDA’s current crush estimate.
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Soybean oil stocks of 1774 million pounds were above trader expectations but down month over month.
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The Federal Reserve increased their federal funds rate 75 basis points last Wednesday- that was the largest
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Export sales last Thursday were soft across the board. Old crop corn export sales put in a new marketing year low of 5.5 million bushels. Soybeans, grain sorghum, and wheat were all down week over week. Another 15 million bushels of new crop soybean sales add to an impressive build for 2022/23 soybean sales.
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In this edition of Missouri Corn Talk, Bradley Schad, CEO of Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council explains how Missouri Corn is helping grow and defend today’s corn market here at home and globally.
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Most people think of wellness as just your health. However, wellness is actually a broad concept encompassing many aspects. In this episode, Dr. Lyndi Buckingham-Schutt at Iowa State University, explains the different ways wellness impacts our everyday lives.
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Weed emergence and pest pressure can create challenges for soybean farmers throughout the growing season.
In this Pods for Profit, Certified Crop Advisor Amy Sweeny, who is located in the thumb of Michigan shares what she’s seeing around the state and the steps growers need to take.
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GrowNextGen is the “go-to” place to find great resources to connect agriculture with mainstream science classes in Ohio.
In this Voice of Soy, Jeanne Gogolski, one of the leads with the GrowNextGen project talks about the programs going on in Ohio this summer.
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In this Best of Voice of Soy, brought to you by Ohio soybean farmers and their checkoff dollars, Barry McGraw, says the Airable Research Lab has been at the forefront of soy-based research and development for more than 20 years and works to create innovative and sustainable solutions in research and product development.
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Les Anderson and Vance Johnson join Mark Dorenkamp to discuss the results of their 2021 Innovation Grant projects. Learn more about Anderson's project here and Johnson's project here.
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Missouri Soybean is working to position biodiesel as the fuel of today and the future. In this Fueling Conversation, Matt Amick Director of Biofuels and New Uses with the Missouri Soybean Association and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council talks about the steps they’re taking to boost biodiesel use.
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Today’s Farmobile data collection is raising the bar – enabling growers to have a leg up on field-level crop visibility.
In this episode, Steve Cubbage, vice president of data services for Farmobile talks about how it can remove the guesswork from production costs and help growers maximize their return on investment.
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Market recap (changes on week):
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July corn up $.21 at $7.63
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December corn up $.16 at $7.18
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July soybeans up $.16 at $17.15
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November soybeans up $.05 at $15.38
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July soybean oil down 1.42 cents/lb at 79.79 cents
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July soybean meal up $11 at $418.10
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July wheat down $.37 at $10.56
Highlights:
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US ethanol production was down 42 thousand barrels per day last week after hitting a calendar year high the week before. While corn used for ethanol production is up 8.6% year over year- we are falling behind the seasonal pace needed to hit USDA’s corn use for ethanol target.
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Export sales for old crop commodities remains weak but saw a week over week increase for corn, soybeans, and wheat. Grain Sorghum was the only commodity down from the previous week. New crop sales were strong for soybeans, continuing to add to large new crop soybean sales at this point of the year.
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Last week’s WASDE report made a few adjustments:
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Revised old crop exports down 50 million bushels and increasing old crop stocks 45 million bushels. The global corn balance sheet continues to grow.
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New crop wheat production was increased 0.3 of a bushel to 46.9 as USDA NASS showed the soft winter wheat yield offsetting losses in the hard red winter wheat.
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Old crop soybean exports were increased 30 million bushels decreasing projected ending stocks down to 205 million bushels. With no changes in new crop supply and demand expect smaller beginning stocks- ending stocks for 2022/23 were also reduced 30 million bushels.
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Weekly US grain export inspections were down for corn and grain sorghum while up week over week for soybeans and wheat. This was the first week of the 2022/23 marketing year for wheat.
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This week’s crop progress report showed 88% of the US soybean crop planted compared to 78% last week and 93% last year. Kansas and Missouri being the two slow states after North Dakota jumped 34% last week. Spring wheat is 94% planted up from 82% the week before. The corn condition score was down slightly to 379. A perfect score is 500, but that remains above last year.
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Winter wheat harvest has begun with 10% of the US winter wheat crop harvested as of last week.
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In this edition of Missouri Corn Talk, Lane Howard, Associate Director of Market Development with Missouri Corn discusses the importance of sharing the benefits of corn ethanol with global buyers. He recaps a recent visit by a team from India who were given an ethanol value chain tour in Missouri.
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Iowa Corn Promotion Board vice president Larry Buss says the U.S. waterway system is among the best in the world.
He tells Brownfield about 60 percent of U.S. grain is exported via waterways, and new investments will help maintain a competitive advantage.
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The slow start to the planting season for Michigan farmers could create some weed control challenges this year.
In this Pods for Profits, Trevor Kraus, a tech services rep for BASF talks about some of the problematic weeds Michigan farmers face and ways to control them.
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The management practices farmers utilize on their operations can impact soil health. In this Voice of Soy, Ohio State University Extension field specialist Elizabeth Hawkins talks about ongoing research that’s taking a closer look at soil health.
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With the support of Minnesota Corn, University of Minnesota Extension developed Digital Crop Doc, a tool that can help farmers diagnose diseases in corn, soybeans, small grains, sugarbeets and forages. Extension Educator Angie Peltier joins Mark Dorenkamp to discuss the program.
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The use of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel provide immediate solutions for reducing carbon emissions especially for heavy duty fleets, aviation, marine and rail.
In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Veronica Bradley, Clean Fuels Alliance America environmental science director talks about the role that science plays in clean burning fuels and cleaner air.
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In this Best of Voice of Soy, brought to you by Ohio soybean farmers and their checkoff dollars, Tom Fontana, director of programs and development for the Ohio Soybean Council Foundation says one of the most important investments they make is in their scholarship program.
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Data-driven technologies can provide growers and their trusted advisors with information that increases their efficiency from the field to the bin.
In this episode, Jason Tatge, senior vice president of AGI Digital details how AGI’s suite of digital technologies helps growers get the most out of their crop.
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Market recap (changes on week):
- July corn down $.18 at $7.42
- December corn down $.12 at $7.02
- July soybeans up $.03 at $16.99
- November soybeans up $.11 at $15.33
- July soybean oil up 2.8 cents/ lb at 81.19 cents
- July soybean meal down $12.80 at $407.10
- July wheat down $.09 at $10.93
Highlights:
- US ethanol production was up 57 thousand barrels per day last week to reach a calendar year high. While corn used for ethanol production is up 8.8% year over year- we are falling behind the seasonal pace needed to hit USDA’s corn use for ethanol target.
- Positive for biofuels last week was EPA announcing blending requirements for 2020, 2021 and 2022 and rejecting multiple years of small refiner exemption waivers.
- It was another dismal weekly export sales report from USDA last Friday. Corn has now saw it’s three lowest weeks of the marketing year in the last four weeks.
- Weekly US grain export inspections were up for corn, grain sorghum, and wheat but down from soybeans week over week. Only soybeans were outside the trader expectation window (on the low side).
- This week’s crop progress report showed 94% of the US corn crop planted compared to 86% last week and 92% last year. Winter wheat planting and soybean planting remain slow in the upper plains. The first corn condition rating showed good to excellent ratings of corn combined at 73%- up from 68% for the categories.
- Monday- Argentina’s government proposed a tax on companies that earn “extraordinary income” from the war in Ukraine- a move that is seen to impact the grain industry since ag exports are a big source of revenue for the country. Inflation is on track to exceed 70% in Argentina this year.
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In this edition of Missouri Corn Talk, Jay Schutte, President of Missouri Corn Growers Association highlights this year’s legislative session and the importance of grassroots involvement by farmer members at the Missouri State Capitol.
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Northeast Iowa farmer Mark Mueller is chairman of the Export Committee for the Iowa Corn Growers Association.
He says the best way to enhance grower profitability is by creating new demand, including the export of corn and value-added grain products.
He tells Brownfield the U.S. Grains Council is an important partner in driving markets around the globe.
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In recent years, several ag and environmental groups decided to work together to address conservation and water quality issues. In this Voice of Soy, Ohio Soybean Council’s Julia Brown details some of those efforts and why it’s important for farmers to be proactive.
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Being able to make timely crop management decisions is critical to farmers bottom line.
In this Pods for Profits, Michigan Soybean Committee research director Mark Seamon shares some insight on the start of this growing season and some things farmers should consider.
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Despite delays across some growing regions of the U.S., many farmers are moving into the post-herbicide application season. Enlist field specialist Tony Goede (GAY-dee) says crop responses can vary, especially with tank mixes.
He tells Brownfield there are distinct ways to differentiate symptomologies of dicamba and 2,4-D injury in soybeans, for example.
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Lindsay Pease and Adam Alford join Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp to discuss the results of their 2021 Innovation Grant projects.
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Even with the growth of renewable diesel, the outlook for biodiesel is bright.
In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Clean Fuels Alliance America Director of Outreach and Development Tom Verry benefits of biodiesel and opportunities for growth in various markets including marine, rail, home heating, and more.
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Compeer Financial dairy lending specialist Greg Steele says dairy farmers are dealing with a lot of volatility, from record high milk prices to near record feed costs. He says lingering effects of the pandemic are combining with inflationary pressure to create an even more challenging environment, but suggests there’s plenty of opportunity.
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Market update (change on the week):
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July corn down $.26 at $7.60
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December corn down $.25 at $7.14
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July soybeans up $.09 at $16.96
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November soybeans up $.04 at $15.22
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July soybean oil down $.02 per pound at 78.4 cents
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July soybean meal up $2.60 at $419.90
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July wheat down $.88 at $11.02
Highlights:
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US ethanol production was up 23 thousand barrels per day last week. Corn used for ethanol to date exceed last year’s comparable period by 8.9% but we are falling behind the seasonal pace to hit USDA’s target.
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US export sales were rather low last week. Corn sales of 6 million bushels were a marketing year low- the previous low was two weeks ago. And then for both Wheat and Grain sorghum, sales cancelations exceeded new sales.
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Managed money traders build back future and option net long position of wheat and soybeans while selling net positions of corn. Open interest picked up for soybeans, was flat for wheat and down for corn.
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Weekly export inspections showed export inspections for corn, soybeans, and grain sorghum all down from the previous week and their 10-week average. Wheat export inspections were up week over week.
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In this edition of Missouri Corn Talk, Clint Stephens, Chairman of Missouri Corn Merchandising Council explains how the council stewards corn checkoff dollars, investing in projects and programs to help increase profitability of corn production in the state.
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The Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative is a partnership to help advance methods that improve water quality in Ohio. In this Voice of Soy, Julia Brown with the Ohio Soybean Council talks about the role farmers play in these efforts.
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Northwest Iowa farmer Kelly Niewenhuis serves as president of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, which continues to work on research, education, and market development.
He says one technology that’s exciting for ethanol is called ClearFlame, which transforms diesel engines to run on decarbonized and renewable liquid fuels.
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Farmers are facing variable conditions as the 2023 growing season gets started. Ryan Ridder with Corteva Agriscience says two crop diseases to keep an eye on this year are tar spot in corn and white mold in soybeans. He tells Brownfield the first step in management is to have a good historical understanding of your disease pressure.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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In this episode of Managing for Profit, Alan Weber, an advisor to Clean Fuels Alliance America and a partner with Marciv, discusses industry growth and the diverse set of feedstocks ready to meet those opportunities.
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Rising commodity prices and input costs makes it even more important for farmers to support their soybean crop during every stage of the season.
In this Managing for Profit, Brad Hammes, a Helena product specialist talks about the Bean Wise program and how it helps growers get the most out of their crops.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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Land management practices impact soil and plant associated microorganisms.
In this Voice of Soy, Ohio State University researcher Soledad Benitez-Ponce says research, funded by soybean checkoff dollars, is taking a closer look at how the timing of cover crop termination can impact yields.
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In this episode of Missouri Cor Talk Ryan LeGrand, President and CEO of the US Grains Council, gives us a global market overview, highlights emerging markets for US corn, and recognizes the support of Missouri Corn in building global demand.
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Southwest Iowa farmer Ralph Lents serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board Director for District 7 and chairs the Animal Agriculture and The Environment Committee.
He tells Brownfield land and water conservation is important to his legacy and he’s using several practices including no-till to leave his land better for the next generation.
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Farmers Gary Prescher and Mark Enninga join Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp to discuss the results of their 2021 Innovation Grant projects.
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In this Best of Voice of Soy, brought to you by Ohio soybean farmers and their checkoff dollars, Kelley Tilmon shares some things growers need to know about soybean gall midge.
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Corteva Agriscience U.S. product manager for fungicides and biologicals Ryan Ridder says there are several reasons more growers are using biologicals on their operations.
He tells Brownfield while they aren’t a replacement for synthetic products, biologicals work in tandem to provide farmers flexibility and fit well with sustainable practices.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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In this episode of Managing for Profit, Clean Fuels Alliance America Technical Director Scott Fenwick discusses how sustainable aviation fuel utilizes feedstocks and can reduce carbon emissions compared with the traditional jet fuel it replaces over the lifecycle of the fuel.
For more information visit cleanfuels.org.
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UPL’s OpenAg promise facilitates partnerships that can help advance new technologies to get them not the hands of farmers, faster.
In this Managing for Profit, Natalie Hummel, UPL Head of Research and Development explains how OpenAg creates additional value for growers.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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Poor water quality can result in active ingredient decomposition and formulation incompatibilities and negatively impact a pesticide performance.
In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Michael Kenty, a product specialist for Helena shares some ways growers can get the most out of their pest control.
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In this edition of Missouri Corn Talk, John Hinners with the US Meat Export Federation explains the close connection between the corn and meat industries, and how the two are working together to increase export demand for corn-fed meat.
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Adam Bierbaum, who farms in southwest Iowa and chairs the Iowa Corn Grassroots and Checkoff Committee, says his experiences on the Collegiate Advisory Team and the I-LEAD program helped him develop leadership skills. Now he’s encouraging emerging young leaders in agriculture to chart a similar path.
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A slow start to the planting season combined with product shortages and supply chain issues are the recipe for a weed control showdown.
In this Voice of Soy – Mark Loux, Ohio State University Extension weed specialist says cutting back on a herbicide program isn’t ideal, but offers some suggestions if needed.
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Enlist field specialist Tony Goede says it’s important to properly clean out the sprayer after making an herbicide application.
He tells Brownfield that includes the tank, booms, screens, filters, hoses, and nozzles. Goede also has a list of cleanout recommendations for Enlist herbicides.
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A growing biofuels industry is signaling the need for expanded soybean processing capacity in the U.S.
In this episode of Managing for Profit, Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen discusses the expanded feedstocks and soybean processing capacity needed to meet the industry vision of reaching six billion gallons by 2030.
For more information visit cleanfuels.org.
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Compeer Financial lending officer Leigh Rodebaugh says low inventory has driven up home prices in both rural and urban areas.
Specific to rural properties, she says interest was getting stronger even before the pandemic as people searched for ways to get out of urban and suburban areas and out into the country. She also points to historically low interest rates as another market driver.
Release Date: 5/12/22
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Fostering innovation and collaboration in the ag industry leads to enhanced value for stakeholders.
In this Managing for Profit, UPL’s Natalie Hummel talks about how the OpenAg platform advances new technologies to make them available to farmers faster.
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Historical data from Helena shows there are six nutrients that are consistently low in test results.
In this Managing for Profit, Derek Emerine, national agronomist for Helena talks about the role nutrients play in crop development and why testing matters.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk Ashley McCarty, the Executive Director of Missouri Farmers Care, highlights their partnership with Missouri Corn on projects to increase agriculture awareness and education across the state, including AgriReady, Ag Education on the Move and Drive to Feed Kids.
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Weed resistance is one of the biggest challenges farmers face every year.
In this Voice of Soy, Ohio State University extension weed specialist Mark Loux details how checkoff dollars are used to battle weed resistance and set producers up for a successful growing season.
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Stan Nelson serves on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and is chair of the research committee. He says the board is investing in research to find new uses for corn that add value to the Iowa farmer.
He tells Brownfield one project involving plastics has the potential to use nearly 100 million bushels of corn per year.
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In this Best of Voice of Soy, brought to you by Ohio soybean farmers and their checkoff dollars, Horacio Lopez-Nicora with Ohio State University shares how checkoff investments are helping farmers tackle these yield robbing pests.
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Enlist field specialist Tony Goede says there are several considerations to post herbicide applications as part of a program approach to controlling weeds.
He tells Brownfield any application should have multiple modes of action that feature the right tank mix partners.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets and discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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In this episode of Managing for Profit, Floyd Vergara, director of state governmental affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America, discusses study findings including how low-carbon fuel can reduce cancer risks, decrease premature deaths, and alleviate asthma complications.
For more information visit cleanfuels.org.
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Good record keeping is not only beneficial for farmers during the current growing season, but for the upcoming year as well.
In this Managing for Profit, UPL Tech Services Lead Lynn Justesen details all the information farmers should include in their crop scouting notebooks.
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Knowledge is power. And by using information from their operations, farmers can maximize their return on investment.
In this Managing for Profit, Joel McCormick, AGRIntelligence Information Specialist for Helena talks the tools available to help farmers harness that data.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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Understanding the biggest issues for Ohio soybean farmers is crucial to agriculture’s success in the future.
In this Voice of Soy, Kirk Merritt, executive director for the Ohio Soybean Council talks about how checkoff dollars help producers understand the issues that matter.
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Iowa Corn Growers vice president Denny Friest of Radcliffe says the Association continues to fight on behalf of farmers as fertilizer prices escalate. He tells Brownfield they’ve written the International Trade Commission about foreign tariffs and met with Iowa’s Attorney General, who is generating Midwestern support.
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In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk Don Nikodim, Executive Director of the Missouri Pork Association, highlights their partnership with Missouri Corn including their efforts to support legislation impacting both corn and pork producers as well as projects to expand corn-fed pork in the state.
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Enlist field specialist Greg Young says farmers are cautious about drift when applying herbicides, and there are several steps they can take to make sure applications are on-target.
He tells Brownfield the Enlist system is more neighbor friendly than in-crop dicamba because of near zero volatility and greater compatibility with other crops.
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In this episode of Managing for Profit, Alan Weber, an advisor to Clean Fuels Alliance America and a partner with Marciv, discusses future opportunities for oilseeds that provide climate-friendly feedstocks and cover crops.
For more information visit cleanfuels.org.
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Utilizing a fungicide can help farmers control crop diseases, improve crop health and ultimately boost yields.
In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen, UPL Tech Services Lead says farmers need consistent performance from their fungicide to provide more robust disease control with both preventative and curative activity.
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Higher fertilizer costs have created a difficult dilemma for farmers.
In this Managing for Profit, Derek Emerine, national agronomist for Helena shares how farmers can better manage a tight fertilizer budget without sacrificing too much yield and profitability.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk, the voice of Crappie USA and Crappie Masters Brian Sowers highlights their partnership with Missouri Corn to educate fisherman and other outdoor enthusiast about the benefits of using ethanol-based fuels in outdoor equipment like fishing boats.
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Collaboration between the leading soybean producing states helps expand agricultural solutions through innovative thinking and programming.
In this Voice of Soy, Kirk Merritt, executive director of the Ohio Soybean Council talks about the important roll collaboration plays in the future of the soybean industry.
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Iowa farmer Dean Meyer serves as a district director for the Iowa Corn Growers and is chair-elect for the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
He says the corn growers invest in USMEF because beef and pork exports add more than 60 cents per bushel to the price of corn.
And he tells Brownfield 2021 was a record year for red meat exports.
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Spring is a busy time, with farmers prepping for and planting a crop, as well as spraying for weeds.
Enlist field specialist Greg Young says there are several steps you can take to ensure a successful herbicide application, and timing is key. He tells Brownfield using the right nozzle and pressure combination is also important.
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In this episode of Managing for Profit, Paul Nazzaro, a strategic partner with Clean Fuels Alliance America and president of the Nazzaro Group, discusses the benefits of Bioheat® Fuel blended with biodiesel and ultra-low sulfur heating oil. He also outlines the role the agriculture industry plays in providing renewable resources to help heat homes.
For more information visit www.mybioheat.com.
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Tim Griffis, a professor in the University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water, and Climate, discusses his research into lowering reactive nitrogen emissions associated with agricultural production.
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From palmer amaranth to waterhemp, pigweeds are some of the most challenging weeds for farmers to control.
In this Managing for Profit, Kip Jacobs, UPL Tech Services Manager shares how herbicide applications with PREVIEW leaves farmers with cleaner fields and cause less injury than other methods.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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Iowa Corn Growers Association president Lance Lillibridge, who farms in eastern Iowa, says Governor Reynolds’ Biofuels Access Bill would benefit farmers, consumers, and fuel retailers across the state. And he tells Brownfield the legislation would set good precedent for the rest of the country as well.
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In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk Robert White with the Renewable Fuels Association highlights their longstanding partnership with Missouri Corn and the success of their joint Hauk Promotion project showcasing the benefits and performance of E85 fuel in off road vehicles.
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Soybean meal from nearly 30 million bushels of Ohio Soybeans is fed to pigs, chickens, cattle, and other livestock and poultry annually.
In this episode, Greg Tyler the Chief Operating Officer for the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council talks about how Ohio Soybean checkoff dollars are used to help strengthen the poultry industry.
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Ron Geis, a market development specialist for Corteva Agriscience based in Iowa, says farmers could face difficult weather conditions this spring. Whether it’s overly wet or extremely dry, he tells Brownfield flexibility is key when making successful corn herbicide applications.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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In this episode of Managing for Profit, Scott Fenwick, technical director with Clean Fuels Alliance America, discusses the differences and similarities between biodiesel and renewable diesel, the benefits they bring farmers, and what’s on the horizon for the fuels.
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Compeer Financial chief risk officer Bill Moore says the situation in Ukraine is tragic in a human context but very interesting from an economic perspective.
He tells Brownfield the conflict has added uncertainty to global grain stocks, generating market volatility amid inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions. Moore points to risk management as a key for farmers navigating the volatile price environment.
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A cleaner forage sorghum field equals higher feed quality at a more affordable cost compared to corn.
In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Bryant-Schlobohm talks about the new herbicide tolerance available in forage sorghum and how it helps eliminate weed pressure and added input costs.
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Farmers looking to boost their yield potential will have plenty of options to review.
In this Managing for Profit, Jeremy Miner a Channel technical agronomist in Iowa talks about a Bayer research trial that evaluated soybean planting rates and fungicide applications.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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The soybean checkoff is positioning US for success.
In this Voice of Soy, Ohio Soybean Council’s Julia Brown shares the five themes outlined in the Future State of Soy and how they help uncover farmers opportunities for success.
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In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk Marc Rauch, Executive Vice President of The Auto Channel, highlights common myths about ethanol, benefits of the fuel to the auto industry and the important role corn farmers play in the ethanol industry.
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Corteva Agriscience Enlist field specialist Steve Snyder recommends a program approach to controlling weeds that involves different herbicide sites of action and an effective postemergence plan.
He tells Brownfield the Enlist system allows for a lot of options so farmers can tailor the tank-mix partner to fit their weed spectrum.
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Equipment manufacturers and fleets have been strong supporters of biodiesel over the past thirty years. And, as diesel fleets are looking to do even more to lower their carbon footprint, they’re looking at B20 and beyond.
In this episode of Managing for Profit, Jennifer Weaver, OEM Market Development Manager for Clean Fuels Alliance America, outlines diesel fleet interest in and adoption of biodiesel blends.
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Drought has many growers looking for low-input crops that maximize their return on investment. And for many – sorghum fits that bill.
In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Bryant-Schlobohm says igrowth grain sorghum offers benefits not available from other small grain crops.
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In a year where inputs are high priced and in short supply, finding the right balance between crop inputs and maximizing yield is critical.
In this Managing for Profit, Derek Whalen, Channel technical agronomist from southern Illinois shares some things farmers need to consider this year.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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Navigating carbon markets and programs can be cumbersome, especially as information changes frequently.
In this Voice of Soy, Julia Brown with the Ohio Soybean Council details the carbon resource they’ve put together to help Ohio farmers navigate the carbon space.
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In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk, National Corn Board member Gary Porter, a farmer from Merce, Missouri highlights priorities for corn farmers at the national level including input costs and the Next Generation Fuels Act.
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Gail Dennison of the Hormel Institute highlights a research project, funded in part by Minnesota Corn, that is exploring how the aromatic compounds added to fuel to boost octane affect chemicals in the body that control gene expression.
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Brownfield's Rhiannon Branch is joined by Glen Semple, vice president of commercial lending at Farm Credit Illinois and author of Farm Credit Illinois’ INTEREST-ing Times series, and Jackie Martinie, chief credit officer at Farm Credit Illinois. Glen and Jackie outline how interest rates have fluctuated over the years, the Fed's forecast for raising interest rates, and how these changes will affect farm families and the farm economy. Tune in for a lively discussion about interest rates and their impact on the farm economy.
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Enlist field specialist Steve Snyder says the Enlist weed control system is often referred to as more neighbor friendly than the in-crop dicamba system because when spraying Enlist One or Enlist Duo herbicides on soybeans, it stays put after application. He tells Brownfield application timing is another key difference, and the Enlist system also provides a lot of tank mix flexibility.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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This year, the National Biodiesel Board unveiled a new name and brand – Clean Fuels Alliance America— to better reflect the role biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel play in carbon reduction efforts.
In this Managing for Profit, Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen discusses the reasons for the change.
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As wheat areas come out of drought and moisture returns, herbicide application will be key.
In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Bryant-Schlobohm shares the details on two solutions for wheat growers and how it saves producers time and maximizes their return on investment.
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Innovation and technology provide soybean farmers with the tools they need for a successful season.
In this Managing for Profit, Jennifer Ralston with Bayer Crop Science talks about the benefits of the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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Investing in the discovery and progress of new corn uses is a top priority for IL Corn. This week, Executive Director Rod Weinzierl highlights those investments, some promising new uses for corn and factors influencing how soon farmers and consumers will see the benefits of those products.
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In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk, Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council CEO Bradley Schad highlights their goals toward national energy security, including the immediate need for E15 and supporting legislation like the Next Generation Fuels Act.
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GrowNextGen ambassadors help educate others about today’s agriculture industry and how it connects to science.
In this Voice of Soy, Jane Hunt, who leads the program, details why the program is important to the future of Ohio agriculture.
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Corteva Agriscience U.S. crop protection commercial launch leader Eric Scherder says with the registration renewal of Enlist herbicides, additional spray nozzles now qualify.
He tells Brownfield this will benefit growers because the right nozzle can maximize a product’s performance.
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By stealing water and nutrients from the crop, weeds are on the biggest yield robbers farmers face each growing season.
In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen, UPL Tech Service Lead says UPL offers a new herbicide solution for soybean growers targeting some of the toughest to control weeds.
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When it comes to managing those tough to control weeds, starting clean and staying clean is crucial.
In this Managing for Profit, Frank Rittemann with Bayer talks about the benefits of TriVolt, an up-and-coming herbicide that is expected to launch for the 2023 growing season.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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Research funded by the Ohio Soybean Council is taking a closer look at the usefulness of satellite and drone-based imagery to estimate cover crop biomass and nutrient uptake efficiency.
In this Voice of Soy – Sami Khanal, a researcher at Ohio State University shares how this can benefit farmers in the long run.
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In this IL Corn Connection Greg Goodwin, IL Corn’s Director for the Precision Conservation Management Program, highlights how corn farmers’ checkoff dollars are being matched or exceeded to leverage more funds for on-farm conservation work through the PCM program. For every $1 invested by Illinois corn farmers, an additional $5 is being matched from other supporters to fund the program.
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University of Missouri Extension specialists stand ready to connect farmers with mental health resources. In this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Kathy Dothage, an MU Extension professional, says they don’t diagnose, they educate and help people recognize changes in behaviors. Karen Funkenbush, head of the Missouri AgrAbility Project and an MU Extension specialist, works with people who have disabilities and are actively engaged in agriculture, connecting them to the help they need to succeed.
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Earlier this year, the EPA completed the registration amendment process for Enlist One and Enlist Duo herbicides.
Corteva Agriscience U.S. crop protection commercial launch leader Eric Scherder says the reregistration of both products is great news for farmers because it provides regulatory certainty and additional choices.
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University of Minnesota Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor Melissa Wilson explains her research into maximizing the benefits of cover crops and manure application.
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When it comes to capturing carbon, the return to farmers is more than just the carbon contract itself.
In this episode, John Pullis talks about the multiple ways farmers who incorporate sustainable practices see their return on investment.
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Establishing a weed management program that incorporates multiple modes of action helps farmers minimize the potential for herbicide resistance.
In this Managing for Profit, UPL Tech Services Manager Kip Jacobs talks about the importance of herbicide layering to combat tough weeds and reduce herbicide resistance.
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Starting clean and staying clean when it comes to weed control helps farmers improve yields and maximize their return on investment.
In this Managing for Profit, Frank Rittemann with Bayer talks about TriVolt, an up-and-coming herbicide expected to launch for the 2023 growing season.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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Missouri farmers and ranchers deal with stress on a daily basis but when natural disasters strike the mental stresses mount. In this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Rachel Jones, Manager of Trauma Informed Care with the Department of Mental health, recaps our series. Jones says rural resiliency is very important in overcoming the mental health effects of natural disasters.
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Research funded by the Ohio Soybean Council is taking a closer look at how artificial intelligence can be used to scout soybeans.
In this Voice of Soy, Sami Khanal a researcher at Ohio State University talks about how UAVs are being used and how Ohio’s soybean farmers can benefit.
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In this episode of IL Corn Connection Deb Calhoun, Senior Vice President of The Waterways Council highlights recent projects funded in part by IL corn to educate the public on the importance of lock and dam infrastructure. She highlight the goals and outcomes of these educational campaigns and others to watch for in the future.
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Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Joe Bolte says there are several layers to effective weed management in soybean fields, beginning with a burndown application.
He tells Brownfield farmers should follow up with timely pre and post-emergence applications that include multiple modes of action and extended residual control.
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Precision agriculture helps measure, monitor, and track soil health indicators, playing a vital role in carbon markets.
In this episode, Todd Nichols with Agoro Carbon Alliance talks about why it matters to the value of carbon credits in the future.
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Soybean growers continue to battle herbicide resistant weeds and finding a weed control solution that works remains a priority.
In this Managing for Profit, Bryan Brochin, UPL Commercial Head, US Ag talks about the new herbicide solutions UPL is offering growers.
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Glenn Wachtler with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield a more than year-long period of market volatility is not likely to end soon because of several factors.
He points to questions surrounding South American corn and soybean production, Chinese export demand, and Russia’s attack on Ukraine as potential disruptors as farmers market grain in 2022.
This episode was released March 9, 2022.
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Planting season is right around the corner and weed control remains one of the top concerns for soybean growers.
In this Managing for Profit, Devin Hammer, North America Roundup and Dicamba Herbicides Technical Manager talks about how the triple herbicide tolerance of XtendFlex soybeans helps improve weed control.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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Airable Research Lab has been at the forefront of soy-based research and development for more than 20 years and works to create innovative and sustainable solutions in research and product development.
In this Voice of Soy, Barry McGraw, the chief laboratory officer shares how the investment in research provides long-term benefits to Ohio’s soybean industry.
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A former national FFA officer from Missouri says the pressures for everyone in the ag industry are immense no matter a person’s age. In this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Paxton Dahmer says much of the work on increasing mental health awareness is at the local chapter level which is the heart of the FFA organization. He points out that stress is not just felt by farmers, it’s everyone in the ag industry.
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Illinois is the largest corn exporting state with much of the grain traveling to Mexico. In this episode of IL Corn Connection Stephan Wittig, Director of the US Grains Council’s Mexico City office highlights corn export barriers in Mexico and how IL Corn checkoff dollars help USGC keep boots on the ground in that country to minimize export disruptions.
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Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Joe Bolte encourages farmers to work closely with their ag retailers to put together a plan to manage weeds in corn fields.
He says if something like the weather causes an unforeseen challenge, retailers can help farmers readjust to the conditions.
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Carbon sequestration plays a vital roll in improving the environment moving forward.
In this episode, Caleb Smith a conservation agronomist with Agoro Carbon Alliance shares advantages of sequestering carbon in the soil and why cover crops are important to that conversation.
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On-farm trials and research has helped a Nebraska farmer get more out of his crop.
In this Managing for Profit, Brad Zierott talks about how the use of TEPERA PLUS HD and fungicides have helped him boost yields and maximize his return on investment.
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Commodity Classic is just around the corner and growers will have the opportunity to learn more about new technologies and products offerings.
In this Managing for Profit, Marcel Mesquita highlights some of the exciting things Bayer is sharing with growers this year.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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Investing in plant research helps farmers increase yields, reduce costs, protect the land and water, and maximize return on investment.
In this Voice of Soy, Tom Fontana, director for research for the Ohio Soybean Council shares why investing soybean checkoff dollars matter.
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In this episode of IL Corn Connection John Hinners, Senior Vice President of Industry Relations for the US Meat Export Federation highlights focus areas for red meat exports and how corn checkoff dollars are helping reach those markets. He then highlights how much corn is positively impacted by red meat exports and the dollar figures associated with that in 2021.
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The pressures of farming are immense and so is the mental stress. In this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Missouri Agriculture Director Chris Chinn says most farm families have to split work between town and the farm which creates its own stressors on top of the job of farming itself. She says the department will be rolling out a plan to help Missouri farmers and ranchers connect with mental health help in their areas.
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Dr. Fabian Fernandez, a University of Minnesota associate professor who specializes in nutrient management, talks about his Minnesota corn check-off-funded research into how nitrogen rates affect economic return and environmental quality.
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Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Mike Koenigs cautions farmers against using average or below-average herbicides to control weeds in soybeans. He says without a strong preemergence herbicide, weeds are allowed to compete for moisture, light, nutrients, and space — which ultimately impacts yield potential.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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Successful navigation of carbon contracts doesn’t stop once farmers and ranchers are enrolled.
In this episode, Shawntel Ervin, with Agoro Carbon Alliance talks about the role agronomist and carbon experts across the country play in grower success stories.
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Farmers in some parts of the Midwest faced rootworm pressure and cold soils. Those conditions highlighted the importance of starting crop protection in furrow.
In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen, UPL Technical Services Lead talks about how growers can protect their yield potential with TEPERA PLUS HD.
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Keeping small grain crops healthy can help farmers maximize their return on investment AND improve yield.
In this Managing for Profit, Lindsey Aagesen shares how Prosaro PRO helps promote plant health and provides yield protection.
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University of Missouri's senior research associate Ben Brown and Brownfield Reporter Will Robinson break down the changing market trends and biggest issues for those producing commodity crops.
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In this IL Corn Connection Neil Casky, the Vice President of Communications and Industry Relations for the National Corn Growers Association highlights the Corn Reputation Project- designed to help consumers and decision makers think differently about corn farmers. He reviews success from their pilot campaign, the involvement of Illinois corn farmers and what to expect from the project moving forward.
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Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn says farmers are not the best at de-stressing.
In this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Chinn - a family farmer herself – says it’s important to take time for yourself. She says farmers and ranchers “are probably the worst at making time for themselves.” Chinn and her husband Kevin are members of a family farming operation where she does the books on weekends. For women on the farm, she says, there are often added pressures.
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GrowU is a master class in farming for young and beginning farmers to learn about some of the toughest topics in farming. The 15-to-20-minute videos tackle topics from profitability to taxes and grain marketing.
In this Voice of Soy, Julia Brown, communications manager with the Ohio Soybean Council shares details about GrowU.
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We’re deep into winter, but spring will be here before you know it and Mike Koenigs with Corteva Crop Protection is encouraging farmers to get corn weed control plans in place for the 2022 season.
He tells Brownfield it’s important to identify “driver weeds” that continue to cause problems and to design a program approach that includes burndown, preemergence and timely postemergence applications.
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As farmers test the carbon market waters, there are still a lot of questions about how it works and if it is right for them.
In this episode, Jerry Stephens, regional sales manager with Agoro Carbon Alliance talks carbon credits and the information farmers need to decide if this is a fit for their farm or ranch.
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Soil pH is often overlooked when it comes to fertility management, but in reality it’s a big factor in soybean yield success.
In this Managing for Profit, Andrew Phillips, a Channel Seedsman from west central Iowa shares what farmers might need to do to boost soybean production.
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The World Initiative for Soy in Human Health helps grow demand for soybeans and is a catalyst for US soybeans in emerging markets.
In this Voice of Soy, Bob Suver a farmer board member for the Ohio Soybean Council talks about the important role WISHH plays for soybeans.
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In this episode of IL Corn Connection, Mark Wilson, chairman of the IL Corn Marketing Board highlights opportunities to increase ethanol exports overseas, how those exports help Illinois farmers and why Illinois farmers specifically are well positioned to benefit from new export opportunities.
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Farmers put their bodies to the test every day which can lead to chronic pain.
In this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, the chief medical director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health says chronic pain can lead to lack of sleep which can lead to anxiety. Dr. Angeline Stanislaus says the mind and body are connected when it comes to pain and it’s important for farmers to get the medical help for the pain before it becomes chronic.
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Farmers have a lot of decisions to make when preparing to manage weeds each growing season.
BASF Liberty product manager Kate Greif says farmers should develop a program approach using herbicides that deliver multiple sites of action.
And Corteva Enlist product manager Shane Hyman tells Brownfield flexibility is another key to successfully managing weeds.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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University of Minnesota Extension Educator Brad Carlson tells Mark Dorenkamp about the Nitrogen Smart program, which trains farmers to understand how Nitrogen behaves in the environment. The program, which is gearing up for its seventh year, is supported in part by Minnesota Corn.
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The carbon space is creating opportunities for all farmers.
In this episode, John Pullis talks precision ag and sustainable practices and the doors it opens for row crop farmers to specialty crop farmers.
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Compeer Financial Vice President of Industry Specialists Group Bryan Stanek says carbon has quickly emerged as an area Compeer needs to invest in.
He says over the past 18 months the farm credit cooperative has been gathering information to become a resource for farmers and now offers carbon market programs.
This episode was released February 10, 2022.
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Keeping small grain crops healthy helps farmers improve yield and maximize their return on investment.
In this Managing for Profit, Lindsey Aagesen shares how Prosaro PRO helps promote plant health beyond disease control and provides yield protection.
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Mental health stigma still exists but some young people are working to face it head on. I’m Julie Harker with this Managing for Profit on Brownfield. Madalyn Elam is a high school senior and member of the Columbia FFA chapter. She says a lot has changed about the stigma since middle school and the pandemic. She says a big letdown last spring led her to seek counseling.
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In this episode of IL Corn Connection, CEO of the Illinois Soybean Association John Lumpe highlights how the two organizations are teaming up on joint projects to benefit the many farmers in Illinois who grow both corn and soybeans- ensuring a better return on investment from their checkoff dollars.
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Checkoff dollars are being invested in increasing soybean genetic gain for yield and seed composition.
In this Voice of Soy, Ohio State University professor and soybean breeder Leah McHale talks about her research project SOYGEN2 and how soybean farmers will benefit in the future.
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Enlist product manager Shane Hyman says as farmers formulate plans for the upcoming growing season, it’s important to reflect on what weeds were present last year and to select the right herbicide trait technology when choosing seed. BASF product manager Kate Greif says a tank mix of Enlist One and Liberty herbicides packs a powerful punch.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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Precision ag, fertilizer management, and sustainability create an incredible opportunity for farmers in the carbon space
In this episode, Todd Carlton provides some insight on what farmers need to know about the future of carbon cropping.
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Most sprayers are still parked for the season, making now a great time for farmers and applicators to complete their educational training.
In this Managing for Profit, Mark Groth, Weed Management and Chemistry Stewardship manager at Bayer talks about applicator training and the important new requirements.
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A farmer who has struggled with mental health issues wants other farmers to know they are not alone.
On this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Jason Medows, the owner and founder of the podcast Ag State of Mind says he gets a lot of support from his family, his faith and online.
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The North Central Soybean Research Program is a collaborative research and outreach effort to support soybean farmers and advance the soybean industry.
In this Voice of Soy, Leah McHale an Ohio State University professor and soybean breeder talks about the research she’s doing and how it could benefit soybean farmers in the future.
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Soybean farmers are investing into research and development efforts to find new uses for soybeans which enhance the sustainability of end users. Demand specialist with the Michigan Soybean Committee Hannah Lange explains.
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In this week’s episode of IL Corn Connection, IL Corn Marketing Board member and retired farmer Roger Sy highlights their upcoming Superbowl commercial about corn use in bioplastics and their corresponding “take-out takeover” donating bioplastic take-out containers in the Chicago area – both checkoff efforts to gain trust with consumers.
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Agoro Carbon Alliance is working alongside farmers to implement carbon cropping practices that helps farmers add value to their crops.
In this episode, Anastasia Pavlovic, managing director Agoro North America shares how they’re helping enrich farmers livelihoods and mitigate the effects of climate change.
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Utilizing a fungicide can help farmers control corn diseases like tar spot which is becoming even more problematic.
In this Managing for Profit, Cory Rimbey with Bayer talks about how incorporating Delaro Complete into plans for the 2022 growing season can help farmers maximize their return on investment.
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Michigan has significantly expanded its soybean processing capacity in recent years. Thumb-area farmer Scott Wilson and Michigan Soybean Committee board member discusses how there’s still room for growth.
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Trade relationships are crucial to demand for US soybeans.
In this Voice of Soy, Ohio soybean farmer Bill Bayliss talks about his extensive work with the US Soybean Export Council and why those relationships are crucial to soybean producers bottom line.
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The farming community is resilient but when faced with a natural disaster it can be too much to overcome without help.
In this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Del Camp, chief clinical officer at Ozark Center says natural disasters on the farm can be overwhelming. Debbie Fitzgerald, director of crisis services at Ozark Center, says everyone is affected by natural disasters even if they weren’t directly impacted.
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Melissa Kessler, director of strategic initiatives and engagement for the U.S. Grains Council, talks about the organization's upcoming Trade School in Alexandria, Minnesota. Minnesota Corn is proud to sponsor the event as part of its efforts to help corn farmers learn more about global trade.
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Learn about the Minnesota Agriculture & Rural Leadership Program from its executive director, Olga Brouwer. Minnesota Corn is proud to sponsor MARL as part of its mission to support corn farmers and rural communities.
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Utilizing a fungicide can help farmers control major corn and soybean diseases under many different environmental conditions.
In this Managing for Profit, Cory Remby with Bayer talks about how incorporating Delaro Complete into plans for the 2022 growing season can help farmers maximize their return on investment.
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The soybean checkoff dollars that are invested in research provide farmers with long-term solutions to improve their return on investment.
In this Voice of Soy, Ohio State University researcher Horacio Lopez-Nicora talks about the role check-off funds have played in the battle against soybean cyst nematode.
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The stress of farming is made worse in a natural disaster which can lead to mental health struggles. Knowing there is help waiting can get people past the stigma of mental issues. In this Brownfield Managing for Profit, Michelle Horvath, director of access and urgent care services with Compass Health Services, says it’s okay not to be okay. But, further, it’s not okay to not ask for help.
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As efforts continue to reduce emissions, biodiesel offers drivers today for a cleaner burning fuel. Pete Probst, President of Indigenous Energy, shares opportunities to increase its use, benefiting the environment and soybean farmers.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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Compeer Financial vice president of legislative affairs Perry Aasness says 2022 is shaping up to be a big year for ag policy. He points out that Congress will continue to debate Build Back Better, and farm bill listening sessions will pick up because the current farm bill expires in 2023.
Aasness says the outcome of November’s mid-term election could also have a dramatic impact.
This episode was released January 12, 2022.
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Heading into the 2022 growing season it’s important for farmers to have all the tools needed to successfully manage weeds with the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System.
In this Managing for Profit, Erica Strittmatter with Bayer talks about the tools and information available to help farmers and applicators.
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Michigan soybean farmers are investing in high oleic soybean research to create a new non-gmo variety customers are asking for. Mark Seamon, research director with Michigan Soybean Committee, talks about the research and ways farmers can capture premiums.
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Farmers who experience a natural disaster on their farms can often develop depression but need to know there is help for them.
In this Managing for Profit, Tony Sokolic, vice president of youth behavioral health services at Comtrea, a community mental health treatment provider, says trauma can show itself in the body through fatigue and aches and pains but it can also affect mental health. Andrea Cuneio, licensed professional counselor with Comtrea, says it’s very normal to experience depression after a disaster. They both discuss what depression is and how to get help.
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Soybean gall midge is a pest that has been causing problems in the Western Corn Belt. But that doesn’t mean Ohio soybean growers shouldn’t be on the lookout.
In this Voice of Soy, Ohio State University’s Kelley Tilmon shares some things growers need to know.
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With commodity prices where they are, investing crop health is crucial to the bottom line.
In this Managing for Profit, Cory Rimbey a crop protection specialist for Bayer talks about how incorporating a fungicide into your crop plans for 2022 can help farmers boost their returns.
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Soybean cyst nematode is a major soybean pathogen that continues to rob yields and spread throughout Ohio.
In this Voice of Soy, Ohio State University research Horacio Lopez-Nicora talks about the soil sampling their doing to help farmers better manage their operations.
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Michigan soybean farmers helped to fund 12 on-farm research projects this past season. Soybean educator Mike Staton with Michigan State University Extension coordinates the research and is getting ready to present the results.
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When natural disaster strikes a farm it’s not just the farm that suffers. It’s everyone ON the farm.
In this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Beckie Gierer, Deputy Director of the Office of Disaster Services at the Missouri Department of Mental Health, says trauma is the body and mind’s reaction to a very terrible event which she explains in detail along with strategies to get beyond the trauma.
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Utilizing a fungicide can help farmers control corn diseases like tar spot which is becoming even more problematic.
In this Managing for Profit, Cory Remby with Bayer talks about how incorporating Delaro Complete into plans for the 2022 growing season can help farmers maximize their return on investment.
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Farming can be stressful and when a natural disaster hits the stress can skyrocket.
In this Managing for Profit, Rachel Jones, director of the Disaster Response state grant with the Missouri Department of Mental Health, says they’re contracting with 26 counties affected by 2019 disasters to raise awareness about mental health services available to farmers as they focus on the strengths of rural communities.
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If stinkbugs aren’t controlled can cause crop damage and reduce soybean yield. But scouting isn’t easy.
In this Voice of Soy, Ohio State researcher Kelley Tilmon shares how checkoff funded research is taking stinkbug scouting to the next level.
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Many farmers feel a responsibility to the environment serving as stewards for future generations. Chair of the Michigan Soybean Committee Laurie Isley discusses what conservation efforts she and others use to protect the land and farmers’ bottom line.
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Utilizing a fungicide can help farmers control major corn and soybean diseases under many different environmental conditions.
In this Managing for Profit, Cory Remby with Bayer talks about how incorporating Delaro Complete into plans for the 2022 growing season can help farmers maximize their return on investment.
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Hancock County Ohio is utilizing soy-based technologies to increase the longevity of rural roads.
In this Voice of Soy, Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition talks about the pilot project in which RePlay, a soy-based asphalt sealant was applied on a rural county road.
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Michigan soybean farmers are committed to helping students understand what a soybean is and how it impacts their lives. Michigan Soybean Committee outreach specialist Katlin Fusilier discusses free resources available for elementary students.
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Compeer Financial insurance state product officer for Minnesota Tom Timko says farmers need to be aware of crop insurance changes to ensure they are maximizing risk management.
He says “setting a floor” can help prevent losing money and Compeer can provide the tools to identify the best crop insurance levels.
This episode was released December 20, 2021.
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Kelly Marczak, a manager at MEG Corp, recaps the company's efforts in 2021 to teach high school students and auto technicians in training about ethanol's benefits.
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The Brownfield Ag News team recaps the top stories of 2021.
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The Brownfield Ag News team recaps the top stories of 2021.
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The Brownfield Ag News team recaps the top stories of 2021.
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Weeds might be out of sight, but they’re not out of mind. And now is the time to think about plans for next year.
In this Managing for Profit, Matt Goddard soybean trait manager for Bayer talks about the options farmers have for weed control in the upcoming growing season.
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The 8th Annual Great Lakes Crops Summit will take place in Mt. Pleasant this January. Michigan Soybean Committee board member and southwest Michigan farmer Steve Koeman has the details.
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An extension weed scientist says investing soybean checkoff dollars in research and education in the fight against tough to control weeds sets farmers up for a successful future.
In this Voice of Soy, Mark Loux, with Ohio State talks about some of the ongoing efforts in Ohio.
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Compeer Financial insurance state product officer for Minnesota Tom Timko says crop insurance decisions need to be based off cost of production.
He points out the cost of producing a crop will be a lot higher in 2022, and Timko encourages farmers to check out Compeer’s risk management tools as they plan for the year ahead.
This episode was released December 10, 2021.
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Growth-minded farmers are hitting roadblocks that have become familiar over the years, “lack of access to land, and lack of capital,” said Dave Young, head of marketing for Golden Harvest Seeds, adding that farmers growing their operations is often easier said than done. The cash flow stumbling block is even the case for established farmers, said Young, pointing out the option of Golden Harvest’s own program, Golden Advantage.
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Bayer works to incorporate innovation into their rewards program in an effort to bring more value to farmers.
In this Managing for Profit, Kim Helgen, Bayer PLUS Lead shares some of the new technologies incorporated into the Bayer PLUS rewards program.
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The rising demand for US soybeans in the aquaculture is good news for Ohio soybean farmers.
In this Voice of Soy, Jerry Bambauer, an Ohio soybean farmer and chair of the Soy Aquaculture Alliance shares how those checkoff dollars are creating even more demand for Ohio soybeans.
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Michigan’s growing region is unique and so are the opportunities for farmers to capture premiums on specialty soybeans. Ben Wilson has been growing different varieties for nearly 20 years and talks about the benefits farmers could add to their bottom line.
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Brian Healy, director of global ethanol market development at U.S. Grains Council, recaps the 2021 marketing year, which ended Aug. 31, from an ethanol-exports perspective.
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NK Seeds corn and soybeans finished the growing season admirably, according to Todd McRoberts, NK Seeds agronomy manager for the U.S. “Personally, I think NK had a phenomenal year.” NK Seeds launched soybean varieties in its Enlist E3 platform, as well as its XtendFlex platform. “Both trait platforms performed extremely well,” said McRoberts, “working in a way where we controlled weeds, but also had strong genetic performance from a disease standpoint and yield performance standpoint.” McRoberts says performance was also exceptional from NK Seeds’ corn hybrids.
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Farmers who make smart agronomic decisions for their farm are seeing more than just higher yields.
In this Managing for Profit, Kim Helgen, Bayer PLUS lead talks about what’s new for the 2022 Bayer PLUS Rewards program and how farmers are getting even more rewards.
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This week Monmouth, IL farmer Rob Elliot highlights his involvement with the Illinois Corn Checkoff, including confidence in his investment, the importance of volunteering and contributing and significant projects led by IL Corn during his time as a farmer.
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Aquaculture continues to grow and that’s good news for US soybean growers.
In this Voice of Soy, Barry McGraw founder of Airable Research Lab talks about how the rising demand for aquaculture is helping to increase demand and value of US soybeans.
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Herbicide resistant weeds are becoming more common place for farmers and research supported by soybean growers is studying ways to mitigate their spread. Michigan State University Extension Weed Specialist Christy Sprague explains what growers can do to prevent them from becoming a major issue.
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The farmland market is in uncharted territory with record sales. Compeer Financial chief appraiser Mike Morris says with all the risk and opportunity, it’s important to work with a trusted advisor with expectations for continued strength in 2022.
This episode was released November 25, 2021.
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Golden Harvest technical agronomy manager Bruce Battles tells Brownfield that in addition to Golden Harvest’s E-Luminate, the company has many useful digital tools that are easily accessible. “They’re actually more accessible than E-Luminate, right there on our Golden Harvest website,” he told Brownfield Ag News. Specifically, two web-based tools Battles points out are the Corn Seeding Rate Selector and Corn Replant Calculator.
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When it comes to planning for the upcoming growing season, soybean farmers are looking for ways to maximize yields and to manage those tough to control weeds.
In this Managing for Profit, Chris Souder, regional agronomy lead says Bayer’s Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System is helping growers maximize their return on investment.
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Cary Sifferath, senior director of global programs for the U.S. Grains Council, discusses why the 2021 marketing year set an all-time record for feed-grain exports with Minnesota Corn Podcast host Mark Dorenkamp.
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Eastern Iowa farmer Logan Lyon says he’s been involved with the Iowa Corn Growers since the start of the Association’s Collegiate Advisory team. The crop and livestock producer recently completed an emerging leadership program and now serves as the District 6 director for Iowa Corn. His message to those considering joining the Association is, there’s power in numbers.
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This week Greg Tyler, COO of the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC), highlights the benefit of the domestic poultry industry to IL corn farmers and program that IL Corn checkoff funds to help improve US egg and poultry exports.
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Airable Research Lab leverages experience and knowledge in the soybean industry to create innovative and sustainable solutions in research and product development.
In this Voice of Soy, Barry McGraw, the chief laboratory officer shares how the investment in research provides long-term benefits to Ohio soybean farmers.
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The Soybean Transportation Coalition works on behalf of soybean growers to improve roads, bridges and all the ways crops need to move from the farmer to the end user. Executive director Mike Steenhoek discusses how their organization is helping address the logistical needs of farmers and the supply chain.
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When farmers think about the hundreds - if not thousands - of decisions that need to be made before putting in a crop, it can be daunting. From the seed treatments to fungicide application rates and plant spacing to storage plans, farmers tailor each choice for their operation's goals. In this Farm Credit Illinois Insider, Farm Credit Illinois Crop Insurance Agent Jason Rust explains how - just like other inputs - farmers can customize their crop insurance coverage to fit their farm's unique risk management plan and budget. Contact your local FCI agent to customize coverage for your 2022 crop.
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The NK Seeds brand is experiencing rapid growth, and Jim Shertzer, head of marketing for NK Seeds, says it’s because of innovation. “We’re getting more products to the market faster,” Shertzer told Brownfield Ag News, “we’re offering the right traits in those products that farmers are demanding.” The NK Seeds brand is underpinned by investment, including research and development, according to Shertzer. R&D has upped its game, resulting in, among other things, the opening of a new trait integration facility in Napa, Idaho, making it possible to put the right corn traits in the company’s new genetics.
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From breeding to commercial launch, there’s multiple steps involved in the introduction of new DEKALB and Asgrow products.
In this Managing for Profit, Eric Dobbins, Bayer’s mainland parent seed production lead shares how farmers across the country help test and grow new seed.
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U.S. Grains Council vice president Kim Atkins says the mission of the council is to develop markets, enable trade, and improve lives.
She tells Brownfield USGC helps create value for Iowa corn growers by using Checkoff dollars to invest in market development and trade promotion programs.
Atkins says the Council is at work in more than 50 countries.
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It’s been 20 years since soybean varieties have been surveyed for their phytophthora resistance and researchers are finding today some are no longer effective. Marty Chilvers with Michigan State University explains what the latest findings mean for farmers.
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GrowNextGen brings ag science to the classroom by providing real-world educational tools to engage the next generation workforce.
In this Voice of Soy, Ohio Soybean Council member and farmer Nathan Eckel shares how GrowNextGen helps expose students to the different career opportunities in agriculture.
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In this Illinois Corn Connection Mark Wilson, an Illinois farmer on the US Grains Council Board of Directors highlights the importance of “sustainability” to other countries. He gives examples of how farming practices revolving around sustainability and conservation give US corn a competitive advantage in the eyes of foreign buyers and what USGC is working on to promote the sustainability of US corn.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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The value of farmland has been rapidly increasing for more than a year and Compeer Financial chief appraiser Mike Morris says higher commodity prices are a big reason why. He points out other factors like low interest rates and an overall better farm economy have pushed prices to unprecedented levels.
This episode was released November 12, 2021.
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Golden Harvest Digital Enablement Lead Grant Merron explains how data from the company’s E-Luminate technology can be used. “When we bring all that data together,” Merron told Brownfield Ag News, “we’re able to actually do some really great analytics and understand how we can improve the farmer’s operation.” E-Luminate, a new digital tool from Golden Harvest, develops an in-field solution for corn and soybean farmers by using data. Technology is a valuable aid to Golden Harvest’s human element, its seed advisors, who help customers analyze where there might be problems in fields and how they can be remedied.
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White mold disease can cause serious reductions in yield potential and can be more problematic in high-yield environments.
In this Managing for Profit, Paul Parcher, Channel technical agronomist talks about best management practice to reduce the presence of the disease, including variety selection.
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Every dollar invested into the soybean checkoff is put to work educating, marketing, and researching for the industry. CEO of the Michigan Soybean Committee Janna Fritz explains the organization’s return on investment for farmers and goals in their new strategic plan.
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The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation advances science and education in the soybean industry.
In this Voice of Soy, Tom Fontana, director of research and director of programs and development for the Ohio Soybean Council Foundation details some of the programs the foundation funds.
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This week Mindy Bunselmeyer, Executive Director of Illinois FFA, highlights their partnership with IL Corn and how checkoff funds contribute to valuable training for the state’s ag students. She explains how the partnership helps students grow while providing a unique return on investment for Illinois corn farmers.
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Corteva Agriscience U.S. crop protection commercial launch leader Dr. Eric Scherder says a benchmark when developing the Enlist weed control system was a commitment to stewardship grounded in product efficacy and a plethora of grower resources.
He tells Brownfield as the Enlist system expands to more acres, continuing education credits are being asked about a lot. Sherder says the credits will be available after attending an upcoming Step Ahead applicator training webinar.
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There are about 20 of NK Seeds roughly 100 soybean varieties that make up the company’s Field Forged Soybeans series. “The Field Forged series is a new series of soybeans that we are launching here in 2022,” NK Seeds Soybean Product Marketing Manager Eric Miller told Brownfield Ag News. To be selected as one of NK’s Field Forged Soybean varieties, Miller says, among other attributes, they must have the agronomic qualities to achieve high yield.
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The strong genetics found in DEKALB and Asgrow products are one factor of farmers’ success every year. But the strength of the brands’ retail dealer network also plays a role.
In this Managing for Profit, Scott Greenfield, DEKALB Asgrow distribution manager talks about the importance of a strong dealer network.
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Anita Howard’s son died in a grain bin engulfment accident. Since that tragedy, she has learned and shared the importance of all safety steps and the most important question to ask: ‘Is this safe?’ Indiana Corn Connection on Brownfield is a content partnership with the Indiana Corn Checkoff.
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This week Dave Loos, Director of Biofuels and Research for the IL Corn Marketing Board shares projects funded by the corn checkoff to build ethanol infrastructure and the impact those could have on corn demand. He highlights a bright future for corn ethanol and what farmers can do to help build the market.
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All legislators vote on ag policy but may have little experience with farms. Angel Jenio with Corn Marketing Program of Michigan explains how they’re connecting them to the field and concerns of farmers.
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The Ohio Soybean Council invests checkoff dollars in two different types of research, plant and product.
In this Voice of Soy, Todd Hesterman a farmer board member and the research committee chair talks about how that research helps improve farmers bottom line.
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Stan Nelson, a district director on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, says Checkoff dollars are spent on research, promotion, and education. He tells Brownfield Iowa corn farmers benefit from all three, and often there’s crossover. And as farmers produce more corn using less resources, Nelson calls finding new uses a huge priority.
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Corteva Agriscience U.S. crop protection commercial launch leader Dr. Eric Scherder says with harvest winding down, now is a great time to reflect on the growing season and what worked as well as what can be improved on.
He tells Brownfield this is also a good time to begin planning for next year, and encourages farmers to look for educational opportunities in the months ahead.
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Partnering with Taranis Ag can equip you to make strategic agronomic decisions and help farmers get more out of every acre. Learn how you can impact yield and profitability with leaf-level insights.
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Reporter Mark Dorenkamp talks with Chris Nicholas, president and CEO of Låkril Technologies, about his company's efforts to produce a biobased acrylic acid. Acrylic acid is a polymer used in the production of paints, diapers, coatings, adhesives and other products. Currently, acrylic acid is derived from petroleum. Research has shown that deriving acrylic acid from a renewable feedstock, like corn, could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by at least 35%. Minnesota's corn organizations are funding Låkril as part of their mission to foster new uses for for corn, support innovation and promote sustainability.
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This week Erica Strittmatter, Marketing and Communication Manager for NewLeaf Symbiotics wraps up the series explaining how farmers often look at return on investment, and how it should be looked at when using biologicals. She then shares the ROI of their Terrasym Product.
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Golden Harvest Corn Product Manager Andy Ackley says an example of learning through experience is data resulting in greater stalk strength. “It’s critical to overall hybrid performance,” Ackley told Brownfield Ag News, “and impacts harvestability and yield potential.” Following 2018’s experience with lodging issues in many brands and varieties, Ackley says the company stepped up its analysis of stalk strength data with an instrument called the Stalk Crusher. Thanks to data provided by the Stalk Crusher, Ackley says it’s expected that all hybrids will be vetted for stalk strength within the next couple of years.
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Weed control is one farmers’ biggest investments every year, and it’s critical tool for their success every year.
In this Managing for profit, Bayer soy traits marketing manager Brandy Cullen talks about tools available to help farmers maximize their investments in weed management.
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Anita Howard, a Momma on a Mission, whose son died in a grain bin engulfment accident in 2019 explains the dangers of grain bin engulfment and entrapment and how they are both preventable. Indiana Corn Connection on Brownfield is a content partnership with the Indiana Corn Checkoff.
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This week Mary Boote, CEO of the Global Farmer Network, shares their mission, partnership with IL Corn and recent projects that have helped strengthen markets for IL corn farmers and broaden perspectives for consumers across the world.
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Corn tar spot can cut yields in half under the right conditions. Marty Chilvers with Michigan State University is researching management solutions for farmers. He explains how the disease has spread and what practices growers should consider.
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Beef, pork, and lamb are all major end users of corn.
John Hinners with the U.S. Meat Export Federation says checkoff dollars are being used to enhance profitability for Iowa corn farmers by leveraging red meat exports.
He tells Brownfield there’s a tremendous return exporting value-added corn through protein.
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The Ohio Soybean Council has invested checkoff dollars in research and development to grow demand for Ohio soybeans.
In this Voice of Soy, Bob Suver a farmer board member of the Ohio Soybean Council shares how checkoff dollars are being used to boost demand.
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Farmers are formulating plans for the next growing season, and Enlist field specialist Andy Carriger strongly recommends making weed management a priority. He tells Brownfield as herbicide resistant weeds become more of an issue every year, it’s important to choose the right trait system that pairs with the right weed control solutions.
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Reporter Mark Dorenkamp talks with University of Minnesota Extension Dean Bev Durgan about Extension's partnership with Minnesota's corn organizations and how both are focused on supporting rural communities. In October, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association and the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council were honored with the Distinguished Friend of Extension Award.
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This week Matt Storby, Iowa farmer and owner of Storby Seed, highlights their business and growing interest in the biologicals space. He touches on the importance of biologicals for the future of agriculture and shares some of the products he and his customers are seeing the most success with.
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Tar spot can wreak havoc on corn performance. Although a relatively new disease – first identified about six years ago – it’s not hard to find. “They appear like specks of tar splattered on the top of the leaf surface,” says Joe Bollman, Corn Product Manager for NK Seeds, adding that growers have struggled to manage tar spot ever since its discovery in the Eastern Corn Belt. And although its spread is slow, it’s destructive.
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Corn and soybean harvest is progressing across the Midwest and farmers are starting to make plans for the 2022 growing season.
In this Managing for Profit, Chris Souder, DEKALB Asgrow regional agronomy lead for Iowa discusses some considerations farmers may need to make for next year following challenges they faced this year.
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North Iowa farmer Stu Swanson says he wants to care for the resources left to him and stewarded by previous generations.
Swanson is harvesting his 29th crop and over the course of three decades he’s reduced tillage and moved to variable rate fertility.
The District 2 Director for the Iowa Corn Growers tells Brownfield for like-minded farmers, the association offers a Stewardship Advocate e-newsletter that provides information related to conservation and environmental policy.
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Since her son’s death in a grain bin engulfment accident nearly two years ago, Anita Howard has sounded the alarm for greater grain bin safety awareness.
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Educational opportunities for corn farmers continue throughout the year online and in-person. Kristin Poley with Corn Marketing Program of Michigan explains.
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This week, co-founder and CEO of ClearFlame Engine Technologies BJ Johnson highlights the goals of their company and how IL Corn Checkoff funding is helping them create an increased market for corn and ethanol through renewable fuel infrastructure. He touches on the demand increase for corn through this technology and a timeline of when farmers can expect that demand.
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The Ohio Soybean Council invests checkoff dollars to improve soybean profitability. Some of those dollars fund practical research to help farmers improve their bottom line.
In this Voice of Soy, Laura Lindsey with the Ohio State University talks about one of the research projects funded by checkoff dollars.
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Compeer Financial director of swine lending Kent Bang says producers are concerned about Proposition 12, a California ballot initiative that could have nationwide ramifications on swine housing. Bang sees risk and opportunity, and stresses the importance of risk management going into 2022.
This episode was released October 18, 2021.
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Enlist field specialist Andy Carriger says while farmers are monitoring yield during harvest, it’s also important to keep an eye out for weeds still standing as the combine goes through.
He tells Brownfield that can help in the development of weed management strategies for next year, with the goal of keeping fields clean all season long.
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This week, Brian Tulley President and CEO of Low Mu Tech explains how their company got started and success seen with their flagship product DUST. He highlights how DUST is created from US soybeans and supported by the United Soybean Board, so farmers get to see their checkoff dollars at work. He wraps up looking at the future of DUST in collaboration with Terrasym.
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Golden Harvest West Commercial Unit Product Manager Ryan Fuller says trait selection makes a difference. “Weed management has become more difficult in recent years,” Fuller told Brownfield Ag News, “so selecting a trait platform for weed control is especially important.” Producers, said Fuller, need to choose soybean traits based on which weed species need to be controlled.
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Bayer soybean breeders develop thousands of products every year and every year the Channel team evaluates and selects from that group the products that might work best for their farmer customers.
In this Managing for Profit, Morgan Schmidt, Channel technical agronomist shares how Seedsman play a role in that product selection.
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Compeer Financial director of swine lending Kent Bang says there is a lot of volatility in the hog markets right now. He points to issues with labor and concerns about African swine fever as two major reasons why, and says risk management continues to be critical to success.
This episode was released October 12, 2021.
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Anita Howard of Waveland, Indiana lost her 18-year-old son, Colten, in a grain bin engulfment accident in 2019. The Facebook video she made after her son’s death went viral and has influenced others to make donations to the cause of grain bin safety. Indiana Corn Connection on Brownfield is a content partnership with the Indiana Corn Checkoff.
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North Iowa farmer Chris Edgington recently became president of the National Corn Growers Association. He says there’s no one more qualified to tell agriculture’s story than the farmers who grow the crops and raise the livestock.
Edgington points to consumers and policymakers at the state and federal level as people who need to be educated on production ag, and highlights a campaign that targets D.C. influencers.
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From new innovations to implementation, corn farmers are investing efforts to utilize corn beyond feed, food, and fuel. Sarah McKay, director of market development for the National Corn Growers Association, explains their process.
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This week IL Corn’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Manager Megan Dwyer focuses on how the corn checkoff works to minimize risk for farmers through the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, hurdles they face in preventing mandatory regulations and ways farmers can help themselves in this area.
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Harvest is in full swing, and Indiana farmer Ethan Clarke says he’s taken out some soybeans and “nosed” into corn.
He tells Brownfield he’s been smiling a lot at looking at the yield monitor and says that’s because of not only beneficial weather during the growing season, but a strong crop management program that includes Enlist E3 soybeans.
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This week Ed Logan, President of Logan Agri-Service highlights how their partnership with NewLeaf Symbiotics and unique product offerings set them apart and bring greater value to their farmers. He also touches on the future of biologicals and the changes seen by those products in the ag industry.
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NK Agronomy Manager Todd McRoberts urges farmers to harvest corn while it’s still standing. “Late-season stalk rots, they’re really starting to take a toll on standability late here with a lot of these hybrids,” McRoberts told Brownfield Ag News. Disease in some corn hybrids has resulted in grain moisture percentage crashing from the low 30s to the high teens in a matter of days, which, according to McRoberts, has a bearing on standability.
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As harvest progresses farmers start to think more about selecting their corn and soybean products for the upcoming growing season. While genetics are important, seed quality is also a factor.
In this Managing for Profit, learn how DEKALB and Asgrow seed production facilities bring high-quality seed to farmers each year.
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This week’s Iowa Corn Connection features Iowa Corn Growers Association president Lance Lillibridge of Vinton, who highlights the value of being a member of Iowa Corn. He says that includes having a seat at the table when important state and federal policy is being discussed. He points to the Waters of the U.S. Rule and how it could impact farmers. And he tells Brownfield any Iowan who grows corn should be an Iowa Corn member.
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This week Executive Director of IL Corn Rodney Weinzierl outlines how the corn checkoff funds research to support new crop insurance options. He highlights how they partner with land grant universities to create solutions to farmers needs in this area and assist with smooth implementation. Finally, he shares a new crop insurance option that just got approved.
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Anita Howard of Waveland, Indiana lost her 18-year-old son, Colten, in a grain bin engulfment accident almost two years ago. Her son’s tragic death pushed her to get the word out about grain bin safety and deficiencies that need to be corrected. She learned most grain bins are not equipped to be tied off to.
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Fall is a great time for cattle producers to prep for feed ration changes for the winter.
In this Managing for Profit Sara Linneen, a technical consultant with Elanco shares some thoughts on protein supplement changes and what producers need to do leading up to those colder temperatures.
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Michigan corn farmers have invested in overseas efforts to enhance and expand exports across the Atlantic. Reece Cannady with the U.S. Grains Council explains how those dollars are supporting trade in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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Indiana corn and soybean farmer Ethan Clarke says despite a cool start, the growing season went well and he’s excited about his crop as harvest begins.
Throughout the season, Clarke points to waterhemp and marestail as the biggest problem weeds in soybeans, and says he’s had a lot of success controlling them with the Enlist system.
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This week Corey Hill, Chief Operating Officer for Talc USA highlights their unique value proposition in comparison to other seed lubricants, how seed lubricant quality impacts farmers and how their recent partnership with NewLeaf Symbiotics is helping bring farmers better ROI.
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Gary Feyereisen is a research agricultural engineer with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service. In this episode of the Minnesota Corn Podcast, he discusses his research project that aims to measure how conservation practices impact water quality and flow on farmland. The project plans to compare the impact of conservation practices in adjacent southern Minnesota watersheds in which over 90% of the land is in a corn-soybean rotation.
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The 2021 growing season has been a lesson in extremes, from bone dry to literally under water. Golden Harvest Soybean Product Manager Stephanie Porter has tips for soybean growers going into the next year. “Keep in mind that no two growing seasons are ever alike,” cautions Porter, adding that managing disease pressure should stay top-of-mind.
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The Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System technology has evolved giving farmers consistent yield advantage.
In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB/Asgrow technical agronomist Jody Foutch talks about the evolution of yield with XtendFlex soybeans and the Spray Early Weed Control Guarantee.
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Anita Howard of Waveland, Indiana lost her 18-year-old son, Colten, in a grain bin engulfment accident. She says the statistics for grain bin engulfment are alarming. This “Momma on a Mission” says grain bin workers must take the time to do what’s right and grain bins should be required to have safety features.
Indiana Corn Connection on Brownfield is a content partnership with the Indiana Corn Checkoff.
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This week Cary Sifferath, senior director of global programs for the US Grains Council, highlights growth of export demand to China, programming in China to secure future trade opportunities and how corn checkoff dollars help the grains council secure trade relationships.
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The Michigan Ag Council has a mission to meet consumers where they are telling the stories behind our food and the people who produce it. Executive Director Noelle Nachreiner discusses with Brownfield more of their efforts.
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Forage analysis testing helps cattle producers measure the nutrient quality in their harvested or grazed forage.
In this Managing for Profit, Sara Linneen, a technical consultant with Elanco shares how and why testing forages can improve producers’ bottom line.
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In our first episode, Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Kelly Nieuwenhuis, who farms in O’Brien County in northwest Iowa, talks about who makes up the board, their work on investing funds collected through the Iowa Corn Checkoff, and their focus on market development, consumer outreach, and research.
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Enlist field specialist Steve Snyder says farmers have a lot of choices when it comes to conventional herbicides, and picking the right soybean trait package is really important for managing weeds. He points to the timing of application, tank mix flexibility, and effective coverage as key considerations.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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Compeer Financial loan officer Taylor Golz says there are many tools and resources for the growing number of people who would like to pursue or grow a hobby farm. She tells Brownfield Compeer works closely with USDA on programs for first-time farmers and says there are a number of grants people might be eligible for.
This episode was released September 24, 2021.
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John Hinners is senior vice president of industry relations at the U.S. Meat Export Federation. In this episode of the Minnesota Corn Podcast, he talks with Brownfield Ag News reporter Mark Dorenkamp about the relationship between meat exports and U.S. corn.
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This week Brad Zimmerman, owner of Seedonomy in central Illinois, highlights the importance of the soil microbiome. Then, he provides products, tips and tricks farmers can use to improve soil profiles and microbiomes on their own operations.
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NK Seeds Corn Product Manager Joe Bollman tells Brownfield Ag News the first-ever Field Forged Series corn and soybeans from NK Seeds are available for the 2022 growing season. “It goes to show the strength in the investment that we’ve had in our breeding organization over the last handful of years,” said Bollman, adding that the hybrids have been thoroughly tested over multiple years in multiple environments.
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Every growing season presents its own set of challenges and 2021 has been no exception.
In this Managing for Profit, Lance Tarochione, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist, based in Illinois, discusses how the brands offer tailored solutions to help protect corn and soybean yield potential.
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Consumers are asking for more sustainably raised products and beef has a great story to tell.
In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Sara Place, chief sustainability officer with Elanco Animal Health, details the ways producers can share their sustainability story with consumers.
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This week, east central Illinois farmer John Yeley shares how he trials new technology and his experience with Terrasym from NewLeaf Symbiotics. He also highlights how he believes biologicals are the next innovative technology for agriculture to build bushels and push yield.
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Anita Howard of Waveland, Indiana had the heartbreaking experience of losing her 18-year-old son in a grain bin engulfment accident. She is a Momma on a Mission, who says safety MUST come first at all times when working at a grain bin. Indiana Corn Connection on Brownfield is a content partnership with the Indiana Corn Checkoff.
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This week, Illinois corn farmer and livestock producer Marty Marr explains how grain and livestock farmers depend on each other and work together to improve markets and educate consumers. He also touches on partnerships and checkoff investments that are yielding results for livestock producers and in turn corn farmers.
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As farmers begin to harvest this year’s crop, plans for 2022 are already taking shape.
Enlist field specialist Steve Snyder says managing weeds is critical to a successful growing season, and he recommends looking for the best genetics and a great defensive package for soybeans.
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This week, east central Illinois farmer John Yeley shares how he trials new technology and his experience with Terrasym from NewLeaf Symbiotics. He also highlights how he believes biologicals are the next innovative technology for agriculture to build bushels and push yield.
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The 2021 growing season is hitting the home stretch, the time of year to consider the right hybrid for 2022 and how it will contribute to yield and profit, says Andy Ackley, Corn Product Manager for Golden Harvest. Selecting the right hybrid is foundational to a successful harvest, regardless of crop, says Ackley, adding that hybrid choice matters.
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Green snap can be a challenge for farmers in Nebraska and other parts of the Corn Belt.
In this Managing for Profit, Tyler Vreugdenhil a technical agronomist with Channel shares how the company’s innovative needs assessment process led to products resistant to Green Snap.
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Anita Howard, whose son Colten died in a grain bin entrapment accident in Indiana, says her son was fearless. He was with a coworker, taking grain out of a 20,000-bushel bin when he became engulfed. Howard is sharing Colten’s story to help prevent similar accidents calling herself a Momma on a Mission. Indiana Corn Connection on Brownfield is a content partnership with the Indiana Corn Checkoff.
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High feed prices combined with persistent drought conditions has some cattle producers thinking about early weaning.
In this Managing for Profit, Sara Linneen, a cattle technical consultant with Elanco shares some things producers need to consider as they’re making those decisions.
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New legislation could be key for the ethanol industry to become a mainstay green fuel option in the future. Jim Zook, executive director of the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan, tells Brownfield the legislation would create a new high-octane fuel standard.
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This week’s IL Corn Connection features Paul Rhode, a Midwest representative on the Waterways Council as he discusses the importance of upgrading lock and dam infrastructure, how IL Corn is partnering to bring awareness to the issues and what needs to be done in order to get new locks started on the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers.
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Compeer Financial loan officer Taylor Golz says there’s growing interest in country living. She’s seeing people who are interested in rural properties that might feature barns, pastures, or a few acres they can farm themselves, rent out, or use for horses. Golz says Compeer offers different types of loans that can help people in search of a hobby farm.
This episode was released September 13, 2021.
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This week, the founder and CEO of Meristem Crop Performance Mitch Eviston highlights the company and how their disruptive approach benefits farmers. He also introduces new product offerings for 2022 through their partnership with Terrasym.
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As harvest gets underway farmers will be deciding which corn products to plant for the upcoming growing season.
In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB brand manager Kathleen McKittrick shares details about the brand’s new product lineup for 2022.
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Persistent drought conditions combined with high feed prices have some cattle producers thinking about early weaning. In this Managing for Profit Sara Linneen, a cattle technical consultant with Elanco shares some things producers need to consider as they’re managing that early transition.
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A penny per bushel of corn sold in Michigan is sent to the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan. Communications Director Angel Jenio explains how it works, how farmers decide the priorities, and how it’s different from the Michigan Corn Growers Association.
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This week IL Corn Marketing Board Chairman Mark Wilson gives an update on the corn checkoff program, how funds are being spent and the return on investment it provides for corn farmers. He also touches on how farmers can get involved and how IL Corn works with other states and partners on checkoff programs.
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Anita Howard’s son Colten died in a grain bin entrapment accident in Indiana and is working to get the word out about grain bin safety so no one else has to go through such a tragic and preventable loss.
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Bob Dressen is manager of the Farm at the Arb interpretive farm at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen. In this episode, he talks about Farm at the Arb's mission, programming planned for September and the involvement of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.
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This week Aaron Kelley, Vice President of Manufacturing for NewLeaf Symbiotics, focuses on the unique aspects of their biologicals and how they differ from most others on the market today. He also highlights their unique approach to fermentation and manufacturing.
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Bayer’s corn breeders develop thousands of products, and making sure the best products make to market is a priority.
In this Managing for Profit, Beth Lincoln, Channel Field Sales Representative shares how Channel Seedsman use their local experience to help guide the final product portfolio.
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Body condition scoring is the best way for producers to understand the nutrient status of an animal.
In this Managing for Profit, Sarah Linen, a cattle technical consultant with Elanco talks about how producers can use this easy, but effective tool to see if a producer’s feed management is working.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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We continue our conversation about emerging markets with Paul Dietmann, diversified markets senior lending specialist for Compeer Financial. In the first segment we talked about the impact of COVID-19 on farmers who market their products directly to consumers. Now we’re discussing how Compeer partners with farmers who have been direct marketing for a long time, but can also work with producers who are exploring emerging markets for the first time.
This episode was released August 27, 2021.
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This week, co-founder of Xceleration Ag Blake Jones explains how their business was formed, their mission, and the importance of making products like biologicals more standard. He also provides examples of products that they no longer consider “extras” like Terrasym by NewLeaf Symbiotics.
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Matt Fluke and Jeff Fjelstul from Valley View Agri Systems discuss their partnership with AGI, and share how AGI helps their dealership serve farmers and commercial operators with their grain monitoring, storage, and transfer needs.
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It’s just about time for farmers to start making their seed selections for the 2022 growing season. And there are plenty of things to consider.
In this Managing for Profit, Clint Chaffer, Asgrow Brand Manager talks about some of the things farmers need to consider as their making their final decisions.
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Lindsay Pease, an assistant professor and extension specialist in nutrient and water management at the University of Minnesota, discusses her efforts to identify potential links between land use and phosphorus loss.
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With rising input and feed costs, making sure you’re the most out of your feed is crucial to the bottom line.
In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Nathan Pyatt, beef nutrition technical consultant with Elanco says there are tools available to help producers improve feed efficiency and optimize feed costs for their cattle.
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In this summer update, Illinois Soybean Association Communications Director Rachel Peabody invites farmers to visit their booth at the 2021 Farm Progress Show in Decatur August 31st -September 2nd for a donut and soy latte while learning how ISA and IL Corn are partnering to support Illinois farmers. Learn more at www.ilsoy.org.
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CLAAS of America product manager for tractors Drew Fletcher says the industry run rate for high horsepower tractors is about 40 percent ahead of last year.
He tells Brownfield the CLAAS Xerion 4-wheel drive tractor offers some unique differentiators from its competition, including faster road speeds, better handling, and control.
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Science-based products are imperative to fulfilling a farmer’s needs. This week, Dr. Allison Jack Technical Products Manager for NewLeaf Symbiotics explains the process their products go through before market, the importance of full-scale commercial testing and their current commercial trial strategy.
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Jake Neujahr discusses the bins, dryers, and software AGI offers to manage grain for farmers of any size and scale.
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Establishing a weed management program is essential to maintaining farm productivity and protecting yields.
In this Managing for Profit, Kim Helgen, Bayer Plus Lead shares how the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System helps growers control weeds and maximize yield potential.
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Drought pressure has created some serious challenges for cattle producers this summer and making sure replacement heifers are getting the most nutrients out of their feed is crucial to performance.
In this Managing for Profit, Frank White, beef technical consultant with Elanco shares some findings from a recent study on the benefits of using Rumensin.
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In this summer update, Illinois Soybean Association Communications Manager Claire Weinzierl highlights the free resources provided for farmers on the Illinois Soy Advisor website including the latest soybean news, management tips and expert advice. Check it out at ilsoyadvisor.com
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There’s a lot to look at when shopping for farm equipment, especially combines.
CLAAS of America territory manager Seth Thomforde says there are several considerations he recommends, including brand, capacity, and comfort.
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In this Managing for Profit, a biological report partnership with Terrasym, Chief Commercial Officer for NewLeaf Symbiotics Matt Helms reviews his transition from “big ag” to a start-up company. He gives an outlook for the future of start-ups like NewLeaf Symbiotics and highlights innovative products under the Terrasym brand coming in 2022 and beyond.
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When it comes to drying grain, changing HOW it’s done can save farmers money and increase the value of the crop. Pat McCarthy from AGI discusses the advantages of a NECO dryer.
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Corn rootworm is one of the most damaging pests corn producers every year.
In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist Jeff Spieler of South Dakota offers some tips for managing the yield-robbing pest for the next growing season.
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Compeer Financial diversified markets senior lending specialist Paul Dietmann defines emerging markets farmers as farmers who are marketing their products directly to consumers, or are engaged in value-added production, processing, or marketing. He tells Brownfield the pandemic had a huge impact on emerging markets, and Compeer can work alongside producers looking to take advantage of new opportunities.
This episode was released August 10, 2021.
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Drought pressure has brought on some serious challenges for cattle producers this summer and making sure cattle are getting the most nutrients out of their feed is crucial.
In this Managing for Profit, Frank White, beef technical consultant with Elanco shares some findings from a recent study on the benefits of using Rumensin in your operations.
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With commodity prices at levels not seen in almost a decade, the last thing farmers want to see is grain loss. CLAAS of America product manager for combine harvesters Blake McOllough says CLAAS can help maximize throughput and grain retention because they feature large cleaning shoes, the ability to optimize threshing and separation speeds, and configurations for crops and conditions.
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This Summer Update is brought to you by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program which prioritizes investments and improvement to critical infrastructure. ISA’s Andrew Larson explains the importance of introducing a coordinated bridge bundling program in the state. Visit www.ilsoy.org for more information.
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In this week’s Managing for Profit: A biological report partnership with Terrasym, Sean Blomgren with Blomgren Seed highlights what to look for in a biological company and the value that NewLeaf Symbiotics’ Terrasym product brings to his customers.
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Jody Duclos from AGI explains the benefits of several AGI post pounder models, all designed to make setting fence posts easier and more efficient.
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Farmers are faced with a lot of options when it comes to selecting soybean traits and herbicides for their farm.
In this Managing for Profit, Megan McQuoid soybean trait marketing manager for Bayer shares how growers can use the soybean profitability calculator to their benefit.
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Ongoing drought in some key cattle-producing states is adding even more pressure to cattle producer’s bottom line.
In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Nathan Pyatt, beef nutrition technical consultant with Elanco shares some thoughts as producers navigate the upcoming challenges.
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This summer update is brought to you by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program. ISA Communications Manager Claire Weinzierl has the details on their upcoming #SoyFromIllinois Roadshow. For more information and event registration visit www.ILsoy.org/events.
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Jeff Gray with CLAAS of America says labor always seems to be an issue in farming, and it’s difficult to find people who have the skills and experience to operate combines.
He tells Brownfield CLAAS continues to look at how combines can adjust themselves on a micro level, and more than half sold today are equipped with an artificial intelligence system to optimize harvesting operations.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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Craig Hunt from AGI Farm discusses moving farm commodities with high capacity and low maintenance belts, augers, and paddles.
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Farmers face soybean diseases that can hurt plant health and reduce yield every season.
In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist Jim McDermott discusses steps farmers can take to help manage the diseases for the next growing season.
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We continue our conversation on leasing with Compeer Financial senior leasing specialist Anjie Erbsen. She tells Brownfield the building sector is a large part of Compeer’s leasing portfolio, and says it runs in cycles. Erbsen says leasing provides valuable flexibility when it comes to payment schedules, adding that Compeer can design a schedule to fit how the client wants to make payments. And she points out lease arrangements also come into play when talking about farm transition planning.
This episode was released July 27, 2021.
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Jessica Rollins, executive director of Farmamerica, a Waseca-based agricultural interpretive center, details the latest developments in the organization's capital campaign, which is supported in part by Minnesota's corn farmers.
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Efficient diets provide cattle with the nutrients they need to produce high-quality beef.
In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Sara Place, chief sustainability officer with Elanco Animal Health details how sustainable feeding practices benefit animals, productivity, and the environment.
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Figuring out which new product or practice on a farming operation is one of the many tough decisions farmers make every year.
In this Managing for Profit, AJ Woodyard, lead agronomist for Illinois says Advanced Agrilytics can help farmers take the guesswork out of those decisions.
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This summer update is brought to you by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program. Communications Manager Jill Parrent highlights soybean education resources they provide for youth. Learn more at https://www.ilsoy.org/about-soybeans/resources
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Farmers are always looking for return on investment, and that’s certainly true when it comes to machinery.
But CLAAS of America president and general manager Eric Raby says ROI isn’t just about money, it’s also about time.
He tells Brownfield CLAAS combines can help save money and time, as well as create upside potential in both areas.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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Vicki Janisch from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin tells us about ice cream production and consumption.
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Jason Tatge from AGI discusses the Farmobile data management tools and how they can help farmers better manage commodities and machinery, as well as capitalize on new markets.
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Plant breeders develop thousands of innovative products each year. But how so those products make it from the pipeline to the planter?
In this Managing for Profit Jay Gross, Channel line production manager talks about the process and how Channel Seedsman play a crucial role in product development.
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Shelby Watson, manager of allied industry relations at the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council, talks about the latest news on global agricultural trade.
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The value of a farmer’s “return on investment” isn’t just dollars and cents, it can come in multiple different forms.
In this Managing for Profit, Brian Debord with Advanced Agrilytics talks about how they can use a farmer’s existing assets combined with data analytics to deliver long-term profitability.
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There are three elements that go into sustainability – environmental, societal well-being, and economical.
In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Sara Place, chief sustainability officer with Elanco Animal Health shares the importance of these three elements and how they impact US beef producers.
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Combines are divided into classes defined by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. CLAAS central region product manager Jeff Gray says class size is used to gauge the performance of combines. But he tells Brownfield it can be deceiving because each class only takes into account one attribute: horsepower. Gray says there’s much more to gauging the true level of combine performance potential.
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This Summer Update is brought to you by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program which is offering a summer webinar series through their Agribusiness Management Program (AMP). Director of Ag Innovations Linda Kull highlights the topics, dates, and registration information. Learn more at ILsoyadvisor.com from the Illinois Soybean Association.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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Liquidity can be crucial for farm businesses, and especially beginning farmers. Farm Credit Illinois Vice President of Lending Jordan Deters highlights how an operating line of credit from Farm Credit Illinois makes having cash on-hand a simple and convenient process. Listen to the podcast to learn more about the benefits of this operating line of credit including cash patronage, discounted rates, easy access to funds and links to the Farm Cash Management Program. Visit www.farmcreditIL.com/operating or contact your local FCI office for more information.
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Jody Duclos from AGI Farm discusses the many advantages of their re-designed Batco BCX3 field loader for moving fertilizer or grain between bins, trucks, and implements with speed and ease with just one operator.
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Establishing a weed management program is essential to maintaining farm productivity and reducing weed pressure to protect yields.
In this Managing for Profit, Bayer CropScience traits marketing communications manager Brandy Cullen shares the benefits the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System provides farmers.
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Field health imagery has helped farmers see the problems in the field, but it doesn’t help them correct the problems.
In this Managing for Profit, Seth Logan with Advanced Agrilytics explains how their Soil Wetness Index can help farmers improve the productivity of their acres.
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There continues to be a lot of talk about sustainability in agriculture. But what does that mean for beef producers?
In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Sara Place, chief sustainability officer with Elanco Animal Health shares how beef producers are already being sustainable and how the industry can help meet consumer expectations.
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Compeer Financial senior leasing specialist Anjie Erbsen says different facets of the leasing program can help farmers navigate through the ups and downs of commodity prices. She tells Brownfield sometimes producers who are just trying to break even still need to update equipment, and a lease fits well because it allows them to do that without a large cash outlay. When commodity prices are in a higher range, like now, Erbsen says farmers start to base decisions on cash flow management. But she points out tax management is also key, and says leases many times provide an additional tool at tax time.
This episode was released July 12, 2021.
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This Summer Update is brought to you by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program which prioritizes connecting with global trade partners. District 10 Director and Shelbyville farmer Elliott Uphoff recaps a recent virtual trade meeting with buyers from Egypt. Learn more atwww.ilsoy.org from the Illinois Soybean Association.
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Supply-chain disruptions resulting from logistical problems and the COVID pandemic continue to impact agriculture.
CLAAS of America president Eric Raby says farm equipment manufacturers are running into shortages of petroleum-based products like rubber.
He tells Brownfield despite the supply chain being in flux, there are ways ag equipment can provide greater value.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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Leanne Marin from AGI highlights their STORM portable seed treatment system, and how farmers and other seed handlers can improve efficiency and safety while getting a more consistent seed treatment coating.
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Proper pest management and fertility play a big role in crop performance.
In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB technical agronomist Jason Fettig, based in Michigan, shares management practices for producing high-quality silage.
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With rising input and feed costs, making sure you’re the most out of your feed is crucial to the bottom line.
In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Nathan Pyatt, beef nutrition technical consultant with Elanco says there are tools available to help producers improve feed efficiency and optimize feed costs for their cattle.
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The soil type in your fields might be the same, but your crops access to water may be very different.
In this Managing for Profit, Seth Logan with Advanced Agrilytics shares how their Soil Wetness Index can make a difference when it comes to maximizing the productivity of your fields.
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This Summer Update is brought to you by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program which is investing in the promotion of #SoyFromIllinois. Communications Director Rachel Peabody explains how the campaign works to inform consumers of the everyday products they use containing soy. Learn more at www.ilsoy.org from the Illinois Soybean Association.
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Many farmers are taking advantage of higher commodity prices by upgrading machinery.
For some, the decision between purchasing a new piece of equipment or something used can be complicated.
Ziegler Cat used ag division general manager Pat Flinn says there are several factors to consider, including cost, depreciation, and availability.
And he tells Brownfield there are some attractive financing and warranty programs available for late model used CLAAS combines.
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In this edition, farmer Kyle Durham discusses how Missouri basically started soybean farmers’ involvement in biodiesel in 1991. His grandfather Don Heil was part of the original group that supported biodiesel. He discusses the start of the industry and how it continues to grow today with the support of checkoffs in other soybean growing states, as well as the United Soybean Board and American Soybean Association.
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Effective weed control is one of the most important steps in getting the growing season off to a successful start.
In this Managing for Profit, Asgrow brand manager Clint Chaffer talks about the performance of XtendFlex Technology and how it allows for flexibility in weed management.
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The key to unlocking top performance across the field is understanding the changing environment for each acre.
In this Managing for Profit, Jeremy Hogan, a lead agronomist with Advanced Agrilytics talks how farmers can fully use their data and analytics to maximize their productivity.
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This is a summer update is brought to you by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program which invests in the North Central Soybean Research Program. Nick Harre of Nashville explains why checkoff funded soybean research is important to IL soybean farmers like him. Learn more at ilsoy.org from the Illinois Soybean Association.
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CLAAS of America central region director Tim Fehrle says when farmers look at the cost of a combine, efficiencies gained must be taken into consideration.
He points to what’s deemed acceptable for grain loss, fuel usage, and machine depreciation as important areas to look at in good times and bad.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were $2.70 higher on the week. Feeder cattle markets were $1 to $3 higher. August live cattle were up nearly $1. August feeder cattle were up $3.80, with July corn futures down $.20 on the week. Choice box beef was down $16.70. Cash hogs were down $5.50 this week. July lean hog futures were down $7.50 on the week. Pork cutout value were down $11 on the week.
- Weekly Slaughter Numbers – At the end of the week, cattle slaughter was 661,000 head, down 2,000 from last week and up 4,000 on the year. Hog slaughter was 2.368 million head, that’s down 69,000 on the week and down 258,000 on the year.Year to date cattle slaughter is up 5.4 percent and hog slaughter is .9 percent higher.
- Cold Storage – Beef in Cold Storage was 1% from last year and pork was down 3% on the year. Chicken was down 15%.Bellies and butt supplies are tight, bellies are down 40% and butts are down 35%. Chicken wing stocks, while still below a year ago, are starting to recover.
- Livestock Slaughter – Comparing to 2019, because of the coronavirus pandemic, May 2021 beef production was down 5% and pork production was down 6.7%.Year-to-date, beef production is 4.1% above 2019 and pork production is 3.3% higher. Beef cow slaughter in the region that includes Arizona, California, Nevada, and Hawaii was 58% higher than year-to-date versus 2019.
- Hogs and Pigs – The report came out relative close to pre-report expectations with the breeding herd down 1.5%. Pigs per litter, farrowings, and farrowing intentions were all at the low end of pre-report estimates.North Carolina, Missouri, Iowa, and Ohio led the decline in sow inventory over the last year.
- Line Speed Ruling – How does this potentially impact hog producers.
- Cattle on Feed - Placements in May came in at 93.1, at the low end of pre-report estimates. On Feed June 1 came in at 100.2. That’s the second highest June 1 inventory since this data has been reported.
- Next week’s reports: June acreage, Restaurant Performance, and a Jobs report.
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Heather Bryan, an education specialist with educationprojects.org, talks about the corn checkoff-funded, grassroots agriculture-education initiative Nourish the Future.
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In this edition, Minnesota farmer Jim Willers discusses how biodiesel was created by U.S. soybean farmers to use excess soy oil and the industry has continued to grow since. Today, with an operating capacity of three billion gallons, the biodiesel industry benefits farmers, consumers, the environment, and economy.
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Rick Findlay with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin discusses the impact of bars, restaurants, universities, hotels and other food service outlets on the sales of dairy products.
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Seeing how products work in different environments helps farmers maximize their return on investment.
In this Managing for Profit we’ll hear from Jon Bokmeyer, who heads up Advanced Agrilytics’ research arm, Ag Ingenuity Partners, about the important role research plays in making the right choices for your farm.
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The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted dairy markets. Now as dairy farmers recover from those disruptions, they face rising feed costs. Compeer Financial dairy consultant Tim Swenson says the industry is also dealing with labor issues and uncertainty on the trade front.
This episode was released June 21, 2021.
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The CCA Soy Envoy program is a partnership between the Illinois Soybean Association and the Illinois Certified crop Advisors, providing local recommendations throughout the season to Illinois growers. CCA Soy Envoys contribute actionable information, advice and in-season updates to support Illinois soybean farmers and their goals of increasing yields and profits while minimizing environmental impact. In this Illinois Soybean Association Summer Update, Soy Envoy Jason Carr gives a crop condition report from the field. Brought to you by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program.
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- This week in the markets – Cattle Prices were $2.80 higher on the week. Feeder cattle markets were $3 to $6 higher. August live cattle were up $1.75. August feeder cattle were up $4.20, with July corn futures down $.30 on the week. Choice box beef was down $8.20. Cash hogs were down $2.60 this week. July lean hog futures were down $10.75 on the week. Pork cutout value were down $9.30 on the week.
- Weekly Slaughter Numbers – At the end of the week, cattle slaughter was 663,000 head, down 2,000 from last week and up 17,000 on the year. Hog slaughter was 2.443 million head, that’s up 3,000 on the week and down 157,000 on the year.Year to date cattle slaughter is up 5.6 percent and hog slaughter is 1.4 percent higher.
- Retail Prices – The Choice Box Beef Price was up nearly $.25 in May relative to April, however, nearly $.60 below the record levels of May 2020. Pork retail price was $4.40 a pound, up nearly $.10 from April and more than $.30 above May of 2020.
- Consumer Sentiment - For June was 4.2% above May and 10.6% above year-ago levels. The Index of Expectations led to growth of 6.3% month-over-month. And that is nearly 16% higher than a year ago.
- Next week: Cold Storage, Hogs and Pigs, Livestock Slaughter, Cattle on Feed
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In this edition, Kansas farmer Bob Haselwood discusses the role biodiesel is playing in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling climate issues. He says electric vehicles will play a role in the light-duty market, but there are a lot of unknowns to consider. Biodiesel, on the other hand, works in any diesel engine and is ready to lead the way in carbon reduction efforts, especially in heavy-duty markets.
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Data and analytics have changed the game of baseball and they’re also changing the game for farmers who know how to use it.
In this Managing for Profit, AJ Woodyard a lead agronomist with Advanced Agrilytics shares how farmers can use the data from their operations to set them up for success on every acre.
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Melissa Kessler, director of strategic initiatives and engagement for the U.S. Grains Council, explains the interconnected nature of today's agricultural markets.
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Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign.
The coalition reminds farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treating seed and other crop protection products, to protect pollinators.
In this episode, Ron Estes, manager of the Midwest Agricultural Research Center and field market development specialist with Valent USA shares some reminders on how farmers can be good stewards and protect surrounding wildlife and pollinators.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle were unchanged for the week. Feeder cattle markets were $3 to $5 higher this week. The August Live cattle futures contract closed $2 higher. The August feeder cattle contract closed a little more than at $1 higher. Choice box beef price was slightly lower this week. Cash barrow and gilt prices were nearly $5.50 higher this week. July lean hogs closed $.75 lower this week. Pork cutout value gained nearly $4 this week.
- Weekly Slaughter Numbers – At the end of the week, cattle slaughter was 665,000 head, up 127,000 from last week and up 20,000 on the year. Hog slaughter was 2.440 million head, that’s up 465,000 on the week and down 24,000 on the year.Year to date cattle slaughter is up 5.7 percent and hog slaughter is 1.7 percent higher.
- Monthly Trade Data – Beef exports in total were up 52 million pounds relative to April of 2020. China, South Korea, and Mexico all showed stronger beef imports from the US, while Japan was down relative to a year ago. That is also a 22% increase of beef exports compared to last year. Total pork export were up 14 million pounds relative to a year ago. That’s 2% above year-ago levels. Declines to China and Japan were offset by strong growth to Mexico and many other destinations.
- Supply and Demand - No big changes to the meat sector. USDA did revise pork net exports up 110 million pounds. They also raised the barrow and gilt prices by $3.
- Next week: Scott and Meghan will spend some time talking consumer demand and retail prices.
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In this edition, Dennis Gruenbacher, a soybean grower from Kansas, discusses seeing the excitement of people who use biodiesel and the growing demand for the fuel during his travels to New York, California, and many places in between. Biodiesel users are found all over the country because it’s widely available and is ready for consumers to use now.
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Tar spot is a relatively new foliar disease that can lead to yield loss and has the potential for serious long-term economic impacts.
In this Managing for Profit, Channel Technical Agronomist Jeremy Miner talks about best management practices to reduce the impact of the disease.
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Blanket agronomic recommendations don’t work because no two farming operations are the same.
In this Managing for Profit, Sean Arians with Advanced Agrilytics talks about the importance of using farm data to solve underlying problems and not just treat the symptoms.
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Dairy farmers have experienced significant ups and downs since the beginning of the pandemic, making risk management essential. Compeer Financial dairy consultant Tim Swenson says effects of COVID-19 remain, and now producers are challenged by higher feed costs. He suggests the knee-jerk reaction tends to be just cutting costs, but Swenson encourages dairy farmers to make adjustments that still maximize milk production.
This episode was released June 7, 2021.
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Enlist herbicide product manager Shawna Hubbard says every farmer wants clean fields, and most have experience thinking through a management plan based on several factors.
She tells Brownfield it’s also common for growers to make several plans for each growing season because sometimes curveballs get thrown in.
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· This week in the markets – Cash cattle $.25 higher this week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $2 higher. August live cattle futures were down $.60. August feeder cattle were down nearly $1.20. Choice box beef was up nearly $9. Cash barrow and gilt prices were up nearly $.50. July lean hog futures closed nearly $1.20 higher. Pork cutout value gained $6.75.
· Weekly Slaughter Numbers – At the end of the week, cattle slaughter was 538,000 head, down 91,000 from last week and up 90,000 on the year. Hog slaughter was 1.975 million head, which’s down 403,000 on the week and down 478,000 on the year.Year-to-date cattle slaughter is up 5.8 percent and hog slaughter is 1.8 percent higher.
· Job Reports – 559,000 jobs in May and an Unemployment Rate fell to 5.8%. Notable job gains in leisure and hospitality.
· Next week’s reports – Monthly Trade Data, WASDE, Retail Prices, and Consumer Sentiment
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In this edition, Jonathan Gibbs, a farmer from south central Wisconsin, discusses the benefits the growing biodiesel industry brings to the U.S. economy. Biodiesel supports more than 60,000 American jobs and adds more than $13 billion to the economy. Find out more in the latest segment of Fueling Conversations with NBB.
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Mark Jirik, director of the Northern Crops Institute, explains how a new study conducted in partnership with Minnesota Corn, the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council and U.S. Grains Council looks at milling and feed efficiency.
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Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign.
The coalition reminds farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treating seed and other crop protection products, to protect pollinators.
In this episode, Joan Rejda-Heath, North American Senior Crop Protection Stewardship Manager with Bayer talks about the important role the label plays in proper pesticide use. She also provides some steps for farmers and applicators to take to ensure they’re following local, state, and federal guidelines when apply crop protection products.
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Improving productivity on your farm doesn’t just happen by collecting data. Or by scouting fields alone.
In this Managing for Profit, we learn how those two things come together to work in harmony, helping farmers maximize their return on investment.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were unchanged for the week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $3 higher. June live cattle futures were down $1.80. August feeder cattle were down nearly $3. Choice box beef was up nearly $6.30. Cash barrow and gilt prices were up nearly $3. June lean hog futures closed nearly $2.65 higher. Pork cutout value gained $7.
- Weekly Slaughter Numbers – At the end of the week, cattle slaughter was 629,000 head, down 40,000 from last week and up 102,000 on the year. Hog slaughter was 2.378 million head, that’s down 15,000 on the week and up 397,000 on the year.Year to date cattle slaughter is up 6.8 percent and hog slaughter is 2.8 percent higher.
- Cold Storage – Pork was down 26% relative to a year ago. Bellies are extremely tight, down 58% from last year. Chicken ending stocks were down 22%. Beef ending stocks were down 5%.
- Restaurant Performance Index – The April Index came in at 106.3. However it still difficult for the comparison due to how mangled 2020 was. The April ’21 Index is 1.1% higher than the previous month, suggesting continued improvement. Expectations continue to suggest expansion in the coming months.
- US Ag Trade – Total US ag exports for Fiscal ’21 are now projected at $164 billion up $7 billion from February’s estimate.Livestock and dairy exports are projected at $34.2 billion, up $1.6 billion from February.
- Next week’s reports – Jobs Report
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In this edition, Greg Greving, a farmer from Nebraska, discusses how biodiesel is made from by-products and uses readily available and diverse resources. The biodiesel industry doesn’t require new land and hasn’t caused any changes to available land or agricultural production. Instead, the industry uses excess soybean oil without taking away from available food, fuel, or land sources.
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Keeping the crop healthy doesn’t stop once a fungicide application is complete.
In this Managing for Profit Bayer agronomic solutions manager Randy Myers talks about the next steps for farmers to take in protecting the crops’ yield potential.
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Advanced Agrilytics fills the gap between data and management and helps farmers use the information from their farm to maximize yields.
In this Managing for Profit, Aaron Gault, lead agronomist and one of the cofounders, explains how farmers can benefit from their services.
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In this episode, Compeer Financial senior corporate giving specialist Karen Schieler continues to explain how Compeer’s Fund for Rural America is governed and its impact across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. She says the Fund focuses on education, agriculture advocacy, rural development, community enrichment, cooperative initiatives, and ag youth engagement.
This episode was released May 24, 2021.
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Enlist herbicide product manager Shawna Hubbard describes waterhemp as “a really tough customer” when it comes to weed species farmers deal with.
She says the hard to control broadleaf is one of the drivers behind Corteva bringing the Enlist weed control system to market because of its adaptability, rising instances of resistance, and competitiveness with soybeans.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were unchanged for the week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $1 higher. June live cattle futures up $2.55. August feeder cattle were up $2.40. Choice box beef was up nearly $9.25. Cash barrow and gilt prices lost $1.25 this week. June lean hog futures closed nearly $6 higher. Pork cutout value gained $3.95.
- Weekly Slaughter Numbers – At the beginning of week, cattle slaughter was 669,000 head, up 29,000 from last week and up 97,000 on the year. Hog slaughter was 2.393 million head, that’s down 2,000 on the week and up 220,000 on the year.Year to date cattle slaughter is up 6.2 percent and hog slaughter is 2.1 percent higher.
- Livestock Slaughter – April beef production was 29% higher than year-ago levels. April pork production was 15.4% higher than a year ago. Year-to-date beef production is up 5.6% and pork production is up 1.9%. Beef cow slaughter is 11% above year-ago levels.
- Cattle on Feed – Cattle placed in April were 127.2% of year-ago levels. That’s slightly above pre-report estimate and high because of reduced cattle placed in April 2020. Cattle on Feed May 1 came in at 104.7%, also slightly above the pre-report midpoint. Just as we’re seeing high beef cow slaughter, we’re also seeing more females headed to the feedyard due to drought and higher feed costs.
- Next week’s reports – Cold Storage and Restaurant Performance Index
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In this edition, Scott Gaffner, a farmer from Illinois, discusses how biodiesel, a proven carbon reducer, is readily available today and will continue to help address climate challenges in the future. It will take a diversified approach to reduce carbon emissions. Electric vehicles will play a role in the reduction of emissions but will require new equipment and infrastructure. Biodiesel, on the other hand, is here now and works in any diesel engine or can be used in existing infrastructure systems.
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The recently opened OpenAg R&D Center from UPL is advancing research and development in agriculture through partnerships with innovative entrepreneurs and companies.
In this Managing for Profit, Adrian Percy, UPL Chief Technology Officer talks about how that gets new technologies in the hands of farmers faster.
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Bayer PLUS Rewards allows farmers to choose the products that are right for their farm, all while earning rewards on those eligible purchases.
In this Managing for Profit, Elizabeth Brand, a marketing manager with Bayer talks the products growers can incorporate in their operations.
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Farmers’ weed management programs are in full swing as planting winds down and spraying picks up.
Enlist field specialist Steve Snyder says selecting the correct nozzle has never been so important because of herbicide label restrictions and variables like pressure and carrier volume.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle were up $1.35. Feeder cattle auctions were $3 to $5 higher this week. June live cattle were down $1 and August feeder cattle futures were up nearly $6.25 as July corn futures were down $.86. Choice box beef was up $10.40. Cash hogs are up a little more than $3 this week. June lean hog futures were down $4.25. Pork cutout value was up a little more than $2 this week.
- Weekly Slaughter Numbers – At the beginning of week, cattle slaughter was 6,000 head, up 2,000 from last week and up 121,000 on the year. Hog slaughter was 2.395 million head, that’s down 13,000 on the week and up 261,000 on the year.Year to date cattle slaughter is up 5.7 percent and hog slaughter is 1.8 percent higher.
- Supply and Demand – We got our first look at 2022 projections for livestock. USDA has Fed Cattle Prices to increase nearly $6 in 2022 relative to 2021. Barrow and gilt prices are projected to decline $11 in 2022 relative to this year. USDA’s first look at the 2022 corn price is up $1.35 to $5.70/bu and soybean meal prices are projected to remain near $400 in 2022. Higher feed costs will tend to limit any expansion in any production in 2022.
- Retail Prices – Choice beef retail price was $6.76 in April, that’s 4.8 percent higher than a year ago and is the 4th highest price ever. Retail pork price averaged $4.32 in April, that’s 11.1 percent higher than a year ago. And is an all-time high price. Bacon price average $6.22 in April, up 16.3 percent over year-ago levels. Ground beef average $4.10 in April, up only 1.1 percent relative to a year ago.
- Consumer Sentiment – The preliminary May Consumer Sentiment Index fell 6.2 percent relative to April as inflation concerns sparked contraction.The Consumer Sentiment Index is 14 points higher than where we were a year ago.
- Next week’s reports – Livestock Slaughter and Cattle on Feed
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In this edition, Mike Heffelfinger, discusses opportunities in the bioheat market and the positive impact it has on soybean growers. Bioheat fuel is a blend of biodiesel and ultra-low sulfur heating oil, making it a simple choice and smart solution that results in a better fuel for your home and the environment.
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Planting progress in some parts of the Corn Belt is lagging while planting pace in other areas is right on track.
In this Managing for Profit, UPL’s Lynn Justesen talks about what farmers need to be doing next to protect yield potential.
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From improving plant health to better yield potential – a fungicide can provide many benefits.
In this Managing for Profit Bayer agronomic solutions manager Randy Myers talks about why incorporating a fungicide can set farmers up for a successful growing season.
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Enlist field specialist Steve Snyder says it’s important for farmers to understand how herbicides employ different modes of action to control resistant weeds like waterhemp and Palmer amaranth.
He points to Enlist and Liberty as two herbicides that work differently, but when used in a system, complement each other very well.
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Beth Schaefer explains who the Champions of Dairy are and their importance in marketing Wisconsin dairy products.
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Compeer Financial puts a percentage of net earnings into its Fund for Rural America each year. Senior corporate giving specialist Karen Schieler says Compeer uses the Fund to give back to communities. She tells Brownfield there are several focus areas including education, agriculture advocacy and development, rural development, community enrichment, cooperative initiatives, and ag youth engagement.
This episode was released May 10, 2021.
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- This week in the markets – Fed cattle were $.50 lower and feeder cattle were steady to $5 lower. June live cattle futures were up $.10 and August feeder cattle were down $2.10, as July corn futures rose nearly $.60. Boxed beef was $11.75 this week on strength across the board. Cash hogs gained $1.25, and June lean hog futures were up $3.25. Pork values were up nearly $4.
- Weekly Slaughter Numbers – Beginning this week, cattle slaughter was 638,000 head, down 11,000 from last week and up 162,000 on the year. Hog slaughter was 2.408 million head, that’s down 46,000 on the week and up 604,000 on the year.Year to date cattle slaughter is up 4.8 percent and hog slaughter is 1.3 percent higher.
- Monthly Trade Data – Beef exports were up 12.3% relative to a year ago, led by combination of China/Hong Kong/Taiwan, which was up 139% relative to a year ago. Year to date beef exports are 3.5% above year-ago, led by the 77% increase in China/Hong Kong/Taiwan.Beef export values broke $800 million, a monthly record. Pork exports were up 3.9% relative a year-ago. Japan was the strongest market up 13%, but there was also some growth in newer export destinations. Year-to-date pork exports are down 4.8%, due in large part to lower Chinese trade.
- Jobs Report – 266,000 new jobs were added, that were far-below pre-report jobs that had forecasted job growth as much as 2 million. The unemployment rate ticked up to 6.1%. March numbers were revised down by 140,000.
- Next week’s reports – Supply and Demand, Retail Prices, and Consumer Sentiment
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In this edition, Pat Hobbs, a farmer from southeast Missouri, discusses a new, landmark study that contributes to the mounting evidence showing how biodiesel can move the needle on an issue important to all Americans—their health.
The study conducted by Trinity Consultants was sponsored by the National Biodiesel Board with support from the Nebraska Soybean Board, South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, California Advanced Biofuels Alliance, Iowa Soybean Board, and the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board.
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The growing season is filled with a host of challenges, including insect, disease, and weed pests, resistance concerns, agronomic issues, and soil fertility questions. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers and agricultural professionals as a weekly webinar program addressing all your crop-related questions in real-time in an interactive, discussion-based format.
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Many parts of the country are experiencing severe drought conditions and more farmers are considering grain sorghum.
In this Managing for Profit Ryan Bryant-Schlobohm, with UPL talks about the igrowth sorghum system and the benefits of IMIFLEX.
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This is the second year for Bayer PLUS Rewards and Kim Helgen, grower marketing manager for Bayer says there are additional opportunities for farmers this year.
In this Managing for Profit Helgen talks about how Bayer takes the hassle out of the rewards program.
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Mark Dorenkamp talks with Matt Olson, John Deere Precision Ag Manager, and Dr. Mike Boehlje, Purdue University Professor about the future of precision ag and changes in farming.
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Farmers are busy planting the 2021 crop, and finding time to apply pre-emergent herbicides.
Enlist field specialist Andy Carriger says growers should also plan a post emerge application to help control pigweeds like waterhemp and Palmer amaranth that can germinate all season long.
He tells Brownfield Enlist herbicides provide a wide application window to get the job done.
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- This week in the markets – Fed cattle prices were down $2.50 this week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $5 lower. June live cattle futures were up $.50, while May feeder cattle were down $4.70 as May corn futures were up $.82. Choice box beef prices was $11.50 higher this week, on strength across the board. Cash hog prices were $.70 higher this week. June lean hog futures were up $4.10. The pork cutout value lost $4.40, with pressure from lower belly prices.
- Weekly Slaughter Numbers – Beginning May 1, cattle slaughter was 649,000 head, down 16,000 from last week and up 210,000 on the year. Hog slaughter was 2.454 million head, that’s down 19,000 on the week and up 914,000 on the year.Year to date hog slaughter is now at year-ago levels.
- Annual Meat Animals – Cash receipts for cattle were down 4.8 percent in 2020 relative to 2019, due in large part to COVID-19. Relative to the 2014 to 2018 average they were down nearly 12%. Cash receipts from hogs and pig was down 11.9% in 2020 relative to 2019, related to coronavirus pandemic. The average decline from 2014 to 2018 it down 11.1%. The report provides another glimpse at 2020 hog loss for euthanized hogs and the report shows a 1.67 million head increase in hog-death loss compared to 2019.
- Restaurant Performance Index – The March ’21 Index came in at 105.1, although up 5 points from the previous month. However, the strong gain is due to the disruption to the restaurant industry from the coronavirus pandemic.The expectations component of the RPI continues to show strength, suggesting continue recovery.
- This week’s odds and ends – Scott and Meghan take a closer look at the impact of higher corn prices on feeder cattle profitability and the talk about the rumors of a looming chicken wing shortage.
- Next week’s reports – Monthly Trade Data and a Jobs Report
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In this edition of Fueling Conversations with NBB, Phil Ramsey, a farmer from central Indiana, highlights the technical aspects of biodiesel and how it’s more accessible than consumers are aware. Today’s diesel vehicles are recommended for use with a biofuel blend with up to 20 percent biodiesel, and most heavy-duty engine manufacturers support B20 in their new engines.
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Farmers want to get the most out of their crop every year and need a crop protection system that controls diseases and improves crop health.
In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Henry, UPL Technical Services Manager for Row Crops, talks about how fungicides maximize performance of corn and soybean crops.
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Mark Dorenkamp talks with Matt Olson, John Deere Precision Ag Manager, and Dr. Mike Boehlje, Purdue University Professor about farmers' return on their precision ag investment and new value on their farms.
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As we continue to look at interest rates, Compeer Financial chief risk officer Bill Moore says barring an unforeseen resurgence of COVID-19, rates have probably bottomed out. But, he tells Brownfield even though rates are off the floor, they are still near historic lows. And as the economy continues to recover, there are ways to balance short and long-term interest rates.
This episode was released April 26, 2021.
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Farmers spend a lot of time on weed management, both in the field and during the offseason.
Enlist field specialist Andy Carriger says soil-applied residual herbicides are a critical part of any weed control program.
He tells Brownfield there are several good pre-emerge options to ensure all the pressure isn’t put on a post-emergent herbicide.
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Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign.
The coalition reminds farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treating seed and other crop protection products, to protect pollinators.
In this episode, Nick Tinsley, seed treatment technical field representative, with BASF talks about the use of advance seed flow lubricants. He also shares steps for farmers to take if there is a spill of treated seed or they have leftover treated seed at the end of planting.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were down $.50 this week. Feeder cattle were down $2 to $5. June live cattle futures were down $3.50 and May feeders were down $5.65 as May corn futures went up nearly $.70 this week. Choice Box Beef gained nearly $7 this week. Cash hogs were nearly $2 higher. June lean hogs closed $4 higher. The pork cutout value gained $3.30.
- Weekly Slaughter Numbers – Cattle slaughter this week was 665,000 head, that’s up 25,000 on the week and 195,000 higher than year-ago levels. Hog slaughter 2.473 million head, that’s unchanged from last year, but up 482,000 higher than last year at this time.
- Cold Storage – Freezer stocks remained tight at the end of March. Beef ending stocks were 4% lower than a year ago at this time. Pork ending stocks were down 27%. Belly stocks were 35.3 million pounds at the end of March, 55 percent lower than a year ago.
- Livestock Slaughter – Beef production in March was 2.9 percent higher than year-ago levels. While pork production was 0.7 lower than year-ago levels.Beef cow slaughter after being below year-ago levels in January and February, was up 27,000 head in March.
- Cattle on Feed – We came in very close to pre-report expectations. Placements in March came in at 128.3 percent, which is skewed by last year’s low placements. On Feed on April 1 came in at 105.3, that was at the low end of pre-report estimates.Heifers as a percent of Cattle on Feed was 37.7 percent, suggesting we aren’t holding replacement heifers.
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In this edition of Fueling Conversations with NBB, Bob Metz, a former chairman of the National Biodiesel Board, discusses the environmental benefits of biodiesel and renewable diesel. He describes how the industry is ready to meet carbon reduction goals today, which would greatly benefit the environment, instead of waiting for other technologies to develop and come online with positive benefits over the next decade.
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A newly launched technology for sorghum is giving better control of grassy and broadleaf weeds.
In this Managing for Profit Ryan Bryant-Schlobohm with UPL talks about igrowth and the companion herbicide IMIFLEX, and what it means for growers.
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Corn rootworm are called the billion-dollar bug because of the damages caused by larvae to corn roots and the resulting economic losses.
In this Managing for Profit Paul Parcher, a Channel Technical Agronomist located in Iowa talks management and new technologies that will soon be available to growers.
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With support from Minnesota Corn, 4-H is bringing new and exciting agriculture-related materials and programming to youth across the state.
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Mark Dorenkamp talks with Matt Olson, John Deere Precision Ag Manager, and Dr. Mike Boehlje, Purdue University Professor about the rate of adoption of precision ag tools and technologies by farmers in an effort to better their operations.
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Enlist field specialist Josh Wilson says when weeds emerge, it’s important for farmers to strike post emergence and with multiple sites of action.
He tells Brownfield the Enlist weed control system allows farmers to do that as they battle heavy grass pressure or tough weeds like waterhemp and Palmer amaranth.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were unchanged. Feeder cattle started the week steady to $3 higher and ended the week $2 to $6 lower as corn prices pushed higher. June live cattle were down $3.50 this week and May feeders were down $6.50. Choice boxed beef price gained $7.50 this week with strength across the board. Cash hogs were up $2.40. June lean hogs were down $7.25. Pork cutout value gained $1 this week, despite lower belly prices.
- Weekly Slaughter Numbers – Cattle slaughter this week was 640,000 head, down 1,000 from a week ago. We’re 154,000 head above year-ago levels. Hog slaughter this week was 2.649 million head, that’s 24,000 more than last week, and 230,000 more than year ago numbers.
- Retail Prices – Retail beef prices in March were 7.2 percent higher than a year ago. Retail pork prices were 8.3 percent higher than year-ago levels.Bacon prices are up 11.3% year over year.Steak prices are up 10.5%.
- Consumer Sentiment – Continued to grow in April, up 1.9% relative to March. That puts it now 20.5 percent above year-ago levels. Strength in the index was driven by the Current Economic conditions that were up 4.5 percent month over month and 31 percent higher than year-ago levels.
- Next week’s reports – Cold Storage, Livestock Slaughter, and Cattle on Feed
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In this edition of Fueling Conversations with NBB, Dave Walton, an Iowa farmer and NBB governing board member, highlights the industry’s goal of producing six billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel by 2030, and, with advancements in feedstocks, 15 billion gallons by 2050. Farmers, consumers, and the environment will benefit from biodiesel, renewable diesel, and renewable jet fuel being recognized as premium products.
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When it comes to battling tough to control weeds, farmers need options and herbicides that will last.
In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Henry, UPL Technical Services Manager for Row Crops talks about finding the right herbicide to work with your glufosinate-resistant soybeans.
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Adding a fungicide to your crop plan can help control most major corn and soybean diseases, and this could be the perfect year to add it.
In this Managing for Profit, Randy Myers, agronomic solutions manager for Bayer CropScience shares why improving plant health can lead to higher yields.
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Kirk Scott, Senior Vice President of Dairy Company Communications for the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin discusses the communications and efforts with dairy processors to increase visibility, distribution, trial and sales, and to increase affinity for Wisconsin dairy products which in turns grows demand for Wisconsin milk.
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Mark Dorenkamp talks with Matt Olson, John Deere Precision Ag Manager, and Dr. Mike Boehlje, Purdue University Professor about the critical role of data and information at the farm level.
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Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign.
The coalition reminds farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treating seed and other crop protection products, to protect pollinators.
Today, we're speaking with Caydee Savinelli, pollinator and stewardship team lead, with Syngenta. Caydee provides some quick tips for farmers and applicators to follow this growing season. She says farmer and beekeepers can work together to protect honeybees and other insect pollinators.
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Low interest rates have provided a lifeline to many farmers dealing with low commodity prices the last few years.
Now that net farm incomes are improving on the strength of the corn and soybean markets, there are concerns of higher rates. But Compeer Financial chief risk officer Bill Moore says short-term rates remain attractive, and there are ways to manage expectations for higher interest rates longer-term.
This episode was released April 12, 2021.
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Luke Fraley is a loan officer for Rural 1st, Farm Credit Illinois’ lending for country living. He highlights the Rural 1st program and unique aspects that customers appreciate, especially with rural land in high demand. Many traditional financial institutions won’t finance homes attached to acreage or outbuildings since they aren’t eligible for the secondary market – but Rural 1st does. Listen to the podcast to learn about Rural 1st fixed rate financing for a variety of rural properties and their simple and convenient loan process. Visit www.farmcreditIL.com/rural1st or contact your local FCI office for more information.
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The Minnesota Corn Innovation Grant Program has invested nearly $850,000 in 78 original projects identifying practical innovations that can be replicated by Minnesota farmers and farmer-led research.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were nearly $4.50 higher. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $4 higher. June live cattle futures were up $.20 and May feeder cattle were up $.40. Choice Box Beef was up $19 with strength across the board. That now puts Choice Box Beef prices nearly $.41 above year-ago levels. Cash hogs were up $2.25 and June lean hogs were up $2.75. Pork cutout value was up $2.80, that is now nearly $.58 above year-ago levels.
- Weekly Slaughter Numbers – Cattle slaughter was 641,000 head, that’s up 32,000 from last week. Hog slaughter was 2,487,000 head, up 24,000 from a week ago. Cattle slaughter is up 21% relative to a year ago and hog slaughter is up slightly from year-ago level.
- Monthly Trade Data – Total Exports of beef were down 2.8% relative to a year ago, partially due to international shipping delays. Exports of pork are down nearly 12% relative to a year ago, driven by a decline in export demand from China.
- Supply and Demand – USDA shaved 400-million pounds from pork production. Likely due in large part to the latest Hogs and Pigs report. They also increased pork exports for April by 75-million pounds. Largely in due to rising ASF concerns in Asia.That led to nearly $10 increase in the barrow and gilt price for 2021.That makes the 2021 price nearly 50% higher than it was in 2020.Next Month’s WASDE will be the first look at 2022 livestock projections.
- Next week’s reports – Retail prices and Consumer Sentiment
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In this edition of Fueling Conversations with NBB, Greg Anderson, a Nebraska farmer and NBB governing board member, highlights how biodiesel helps drives demand for soybean oil, the primary feedstock for U.S. production, and ultimately creates more value for farmers.
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Just one weed escape can impact your fields for years to come, which is why it’s so important to select high efficacy products.
In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Henry UPL Technical Services Manager for Row Crops talks about choosing the best weed control solutions for your farm.
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Farmers in many parts of the Corn Belt faced higher corn rootworm pressure last year.
In this Managing for Profit, Jason Carr, Bayer Technology Development Representative discusses the ongoing research his Illinois team is conduction for Bayer’s new rootworm control technology.
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Mark Dorenkamp talks with Matt Olson, John Deere Precision Ag Manager, and Dr. Mike Boehlje, Purdue University Professor about the right time to begin collecting data.
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Mark Dorenkamp moderates a virtual panel on the AgVenture Maximum Profit System.
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There are many factors that go into starting spring on the right foot, especially when it comes to weed control.
Enlist field specialist Josh Wilson says one of those factors is scouting, which he recommends making a part of any weed management plan.
And he has several scouting tips for before, during, and after planting.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were up nearly $2 this week. Feeder cattle were $2 to $6 higher. June live cattle futures were up $.70 and May feeder cattle futures were down $.40. Choice box beef was up nearly $12, with strength in ribs, loins, and briskets. Cash hogs were $2 higher and June lean hog futures were up $.80. Pork cutout value were up nearly $2.
- Prospective Plantings – Pre-report expectations for corn acres were 93.2 million acres and the report came in at 91.1. Soybeans acres came in at 87.6 million acres, with pre-report estimates very close to 90 million acres.
- Restaurant Performance Index – February came in at 101.1 – this is the first time we’ve broke 100 since the beginning of the pandemic. That increase was driven by very strong expectations, while the current situation index continues to suggest contraction.
- Jobs Report – Employment rose by 916,000 jobs in March and the Unemployment Rate fell to 6.0%. That jobs number was well above the pre-report expectations.
- Next week’s reports – Monthly Trade Data and WASDE
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Mark Dorenkamp talks with Matt Olson, John Deere Precision Ag Manager, and Dr. Mike Boehlje, Purdue University Professor about how data impacts efficiency and ultimately financial success.
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Farmers in parts of the country continue to face drought conditions and reducing weed pressure can help conserve moisture and nutrients for crops.
In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Henry, UPL Technical Services Manager shares why it’s important to make timely applications of post-emergence herbicides.
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Mark Dorenkamp talks with Matt Olson, John Deere Precision Ag Manager, and Dr. Mike Boehlje, Purdue University Professor about new technologies of modern day crop farming.
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As planting time approaches, farmers are eager to get their crops in the ground.
In this Managing for Profit, Jason Carr, Bayer Technology Development Representative shares some research findings on early-planted soybeans and what that could mean for yields.
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In this edition, McLean County farmer and voice for soy advocate Gracie Weinzierl highlights the importance of fair pesticide and environmental regulations to sustainable farming practices and how becoming a voice for soy advocate can help be sure farmers concerns are heard when regulations and policies are made.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were up $1.25 and feeder cattle markets were steady. April live cattle were up nearly $2 and feeder cattle were up $5.75. Choice box beef was up $7.20. Cash hogs were up nearly $5 and April lean hog futures were up $6.50. Pork cutout value is up $5.25 on really strong bellies this week.
- Slaughter – Cattle Slaughter is 646,000 head – that’s up 19,000 from a week. Hog slaughter is 2,551,000 head – that’s up 27,000 head from a week ago.Both, however, are still below year-ago levels.
- Cold Storage – Beef ending stocks were 3.3 percent above year-ago levels while pork is 24 percent below year-ago levels. Bellies are extremely tight at 38-million-pounds, half the levels of a year ago.All four meats were down 13 percent on the year.
- Livestock Slaughter – Cattle slaughter was down 2.6 percent in February, relative to a year ago. Cattle weights were up 8 pounds relative to a year ago (about 1 percent). Hog slaughter was down 2.7 percent while weights were up 2 pounds (also about 1 percent).
- Hogs and Pigs – Kept for breeding was down 3.5 percent, at the low end of pre-report estimates. Kept for marketing was down nearly 2 percent, outside of pre-report estimates. Pigs per litter fell below year-ago levels and 7 of the previous 9 months pigs per litter were below previous year levels. States that saw the biggest declines in sow inventory: Iowa, Missouri, and North Carolina with declines of 40,000 head. Minnesota was down 30,000.
- Next week’s reports – Prospective Plantings, Restaurant Performance Index, and Jobs Report
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With weed resistance issues, using a residual herbicide program is key to managing tough to control weeds.
In this Managing for Profit, Tom Mudd, UPL marketing manager for row crops talks about how using a residual product protects crops from weed competition early in the season.
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When it comes to controlling weeds like Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, and marestail – timing is everything.
In this Managing for Profit, Matt Goddard, agronomic systems manager for soybean traits with Bayer shares some of the best herbicide strategies for managing tough to control weeds.
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In this edition, Laura Gentry, director of water quality research for IL Corn, highlights their new partnership with the Illinois Soybean Association on the Precision Conservation Management program and how that will allow it to expand to help more Illinois farmers reach their sustainability goals.
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In this edition, Darrick Steen, director of environmental programs for Missouri Corn dives into the emerging world of carbon markets, what farmers need to know about them and a new carbon market pilot project that Missouri farmers can be involved in.
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In this edition, Kristin Poley, research manager for the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan and the Soil Health Partnership highlights collaboration between the two groups, research projects being done and how those help improve the sustainability of farming in Michigan.
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In this edition, Anngie Steinbarger, Chairperson of the Sustainability & Value Creation Committee for the Indiana Soybean Alliance, highlights consumer outreach programs that Indiana corn and soybean groups are offering during Ag Day and Earth day this year.
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Grain prices are at levels not seen in nearly a decade and many farmers are wondering how long the rally might last. Glenn Wachtler, financial officer with Compeer Financial, says he expects weather volatility throughout 2021. And with that in mind, he suggests an acreage battle is looming in the U.S.
This episode was released March 22, 2021.
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In this edition, Illinois farmer and small ag business owner Corey Johnson of Will County highlights the need for all soy industry professionals to join the Voice for Soy program and how gaining more participants will go further in making their collective voice heard when it comes to policy issues.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle up $0.75 this week and feeder cattle markets are $2 to $8 higher. April 2021 live cattle futures are down nearly $0.55 for the week and April feeder cattle are down $4.10 on the week. The Choice/Box beef price was nearly unchanged this week as strength in loins and ribs nearly offset weakness in the other components. The Choice box beef price is now over $15 below year-ago levels. Cash barrow and gilts are up $1.80 this week. The April 2021 lean hog futures contract was up $3.05 this week. The pork cutout value gained $5.70 this week. The pork cutout value is nearly $27 above year ago levels.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter for the week is estimated at 624,000 head, that is down 3.6% from the previous week. Hog slaughter is estimated at 2.524 million head, that’s down from last week by 2.1%.
- Cattle on Feed – Cattle on Feed as of March first is 101.6% of a year ago and came in near pre report estimates. Cattle placed in February was 98.1% of a year ago and is down due in part to the extremely cold temperatures in February that reduced cattle movement in many parts of the country.
- Next week’s reports – Cold Storage, Hogs and Pigs and Livestock Slaughter
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Just one weed slip can impact fields for multiple growing seasons.
In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen, UPL Technical Services Lead talks about why it’s so important to start the season with both pre and post-emergent herbicide applications that are both timely and effective.
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Adding a fungicide can help control most major corn and soybean diseases. That leads to improved plant health and higher yield potential.
In this Managing for Profit, Randy Myers, agronomic solutions manager for Bayer CropScience shares why this year could be the perfect time to add a fungicide to your crop health plan.
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In this edition, Bill Leigh, a corn farmer from Minonk and immediate past president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association focuses on how IL Corn supports the Illinois Corn Marketing Board’s goals and acts as a partner on building ethanol market demand.
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In this edition, Jim Zook, Executive Director for the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan, highlights the benefits of ethanol to Michigan corn farmers and the environment, how CMPM is educating consumers about the product, and CMPM’s role in shaping the future of ethanol.
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In this edition, we introduce the new CEO of Missouri Corn Bradley Schad as he talks about his background in agriculture, goals in this new role and challenges facing Missouri corn farmers.
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In this edition, JR Roesner, a DuBois county farmer and treasurer of the Indiana Corn Marketing Council, highlights their commitment to sustainable practices, the importance of benchmarking tools for farmers and the impact sustainable practices are having on the environment.
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In this edition, Illinois Soybean Growers farmer director from Cass County and Voice for Soy advocate David Wessel highlights what they are working on to improve waterways, how that benefits Illinois soybean farmers and how signing up to be a Voice for Soy advocate can help in this effort.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were unchanged this week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $3 higher. April live cattle were unchanged on the week and April feeder cattle are up nearly $4 as May corn futures declined this week. Choice box beef lost $6 this week on weakness across the board but led by ribs and chucks. Cash hogs were $3.50 higher, and April lean hog futures were up nearly $4. Pork cutout value gained $4.30 this week with strength in all of the components except hams.
- Weekly Slaughter – Cattle slaughter was 647,000 head this week, down 18,000 head. Hog slaughter was 2.583 million head, up 20,000 on the week, but 56,000 below year-ago levels.
- Monthly Trade Data – January 2021 US beef exports were virtually unchanged relative to a year ago as increases to South Korea and China offset lower trade to Japan, Mexico and other markets. Pork exports were down 57-million pounds in January, relative to a year ago. Primarily due to the decline in pork to China.
- Supply and Demand – The USDA made very few changes to the livestock report. However, they did raise barrow and gilt prices $5 for this year.
- Retail Prices – The Choice Beef retail price was $6.41 for February, which’s 6.1 percent above year-ago levels. The pork retail price was $4.15 for February, 7.5% above year-ago levels.
- Consumer Sentiment – Good news this month as the index rose to its highest level in a year. The preliminary index came in at 83.0, that an 8.1 percent increase relative to February. However, it is still trailing year-ago levels by nearly 7 percent. Strong expectations continue to push the consumer sentiment higher.
- Next week’s reports – Cattle on Feed
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When it comes to yield, farmers need every advantage they can get.
In this Managing for Profit, Andy Hurst, UPL’s Marketing Lead for Soil and Seed Health talks about how a new liquid-fertilizer-compatible fungicide and insecticide can help farmers protect yield potential.
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Controlling weeds can be one of the toughest challenges for farmers year in and year out. That’s why finding a herbicide that performs well is vital to the bottom line.
In this Managing for Profit, Devin Hammer North American crop protection technology development manager for Bayer shares why XtendiMax herbicide with VaporGrip Technology, a restricted use pesticide, is a great option for farmers.
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Minnesota Corn worked with MEG Corp Fuel Consulting to create an ethanol lesson plan for Minnesota educators. The lessons cover everything from ethanol’s journey beginning on the farm to the benefits of ethanol-blended fuels at the pump.
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In this edition, Dirk Rice, Chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, highlights their collaboration with ag, conservation, and ethanol groups as well as unions and research firms on efforts like consumer engagement and climate change solutions to make maximum progress with farmer’s checkoff dollars.
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The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin checkoff team works with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association to promote chocolate milk during state basketball and hockey tournaments, using the television, radio, and social media exposure to expand the message of milk nutrition and how chocolate milk is the ideal sports recovery drink.
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In this edition, Ashley McCarty, Executive Director of Missouri Farmers Care talks about the mission of their organization, the future of Missouri Farmers Care and how Missouri Corn is helping lead those efforts.
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In this edition, Will McNair with the US Soybean Export Council, explains what high oleic soybean oil is, why it is valuable to both soybean farmers and the food chain and how checkoff dollars are helping promote it.
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In this edition, Kristin Poley, the Research Manager for the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan, highlights why research is a priority investment for CMPM, research areas they are focused on this year and how Michigan farmers can stay up to date on research results beneficial for their operations.
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Grain prices are at levels not seen for nearly a decade and many farmers are wondering how long the rally might last. Glenn Wachtler, financial officer with Compeer Financial, says strong export demand and a smaller-than-expected South American crop continue to provide support. And he suggests there are other friendly factors, but also plenty of risk as farmers market grain in 2021.
This episode was released March 8, 2021.
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In this edition, Shaun Tyson, a soy industry professional and Voice for Soy advocate explains how simple it is to advocate through the Voice for Soy program. He touches on the time it saves and the importance of advocating on issues that impact your farm.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle down slightly this week and feeder cattle markets are steady to $4 lower. April 2021 live cattle futures are down nearly $0.60 for the week and April feeder cattle are down $2.30 on the week. The Choice/Box beef price lost over $5.50 this week, on weakness in ribs and loins. The Choice box beef price is now nearly $28 above year-ago levels. Cash barrow and gilts are up $2.80 this week. The April 2021 lean hog futures contract was up $0.40 this week as of mid-day Friday. The pork cutout value is steady this week, as higher belly prices offset lower ham prices.
- Jobs Report – 379,000 jobs were added in February coming in above expectations as COVID case number continues to decline. The unemployment rate fell to 6.2%.
- Weekly Trade data – Weekly pork exports have been lower every week since the beginning of 2021 due primarily to weaker trade with China. Weekly beef exports have benefited from stronger trade from China which has increased year to date by 12 thousand metric tons.
- Next week’s reports – Monthly Trade Data, WASDE, Retails Price and Consumer Sentiment
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Crop health starts in-furrow, especially when farmers consider the 1+1 = 3 principle.
In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen UPL Technical Services Specialist provides some tips to getting the corn crop off to a strong start.
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Bayer PLUS Rewards had a fantastic first year. Kim Helgen, grower marketing manager for Bayer says they’re excited for the program’s second year and the increased opportunities for farmers this growing season.
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In this edition, Cathryn Wojcicki, Communications Director for the National Corn Growers Association, highlight their consumer outreach program CommonGround, how it impacts the agriculture community, and the role Michigan corn farmers play in the program.
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In this edition, Illinois Corn Marketing Board member and Grundy County farmer Paul Jeschke highlights the Illinois Farm Families program, the benefits Illinois farmers get from this checkoff investment and the value of consumer education.
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In this edition Cathryn Wojcicki, Communications Director for the National Corn Growers Association, highlights their consumer outreach program CommonGround, how it impacts the agriculture community, and the role Missouri corn farmers play in the program.
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In this edition, Jim Douglas, Vice Chairman on the Indiana Soybean Alliance Board, introduces the new B20 Club of Indiana, highlights the climate and health benefits of using B20 and how the B20 Club supports Indiana soybean farmers.
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In this edition, Moultrie County soybean farmer and American Soybean Association leader Stan Born highlights the importance of trade and infrastructure to Illinois soybean growers and how becoming a voice for soy advocate can help improve trade and infrastructure issues Illinois farmers face.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were steady this week. Feeder cattle markets were also steady this week. April live cattle were down $3.60 and March feeder cattle were down $.60. Choice Box Beef was nearly $4 higher this week. Cash barrow and gilt prices were up $2.65 this week. April lean hogs were up $2.70. Pork cutout was up $2.85.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter was 666,000 head, that’s up 114,000 from a week ago. Hog slaughter was 2.642 million head, that’s up 210,000.
- Cold Storage – Beef ending stocks were up 6.3 percent relative to a year ago. Pork ending stocks came in 26.5 percent below year-ago levels.Belly stocks were at the third lowest level ever recorded in January, dating back to 1973.
- Livestock Slaughter – Beef, pork, and chicken production were down 5.7 percent relative to a year ago. Cattle slaughter was actually down 5.7 percent compared to year-ago levels, slightly offset by what was a 2.2 percent increase in cattle dressed weight. These were the highest dressed weights since 2015. Hog slaughter was down 4.8 percent compared to a year-ago, offset slightly by a 1.9 percent increase in the hog dressed weight, which is the higher.
- Restaurant Performance Index – Came in a 99.1 for January, up 0.5 from December of 2020. Same store sales were up 2.5 points in January. And expectations continued strong at 102.2.
- Next week’s reports – US & Canada Cattle and Hog Inventory and Jobs report
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Listen as John Hinners of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) talks about the organizations' efforts to build relationships and markets abroad for American beef and pork. Through their investment in the Minnesota corn check-off, farmers support the efforts of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
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If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we can’t control everything. That includes the weather, but an agronomist says we can give plants every advantage from the beginning.
In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen, UPL Technical Services Specialist explains the 1+1 = 3 advantage and how it gives growers a leg up.
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Following the EPA’s five-year registration for Bayer’s XtendiMax herbicide with VaporGrip Technology, a restricted use pesticide there were some updates made to the product label.
In this Managing for Profit, Alex Zenteno, dicamba product manager at Bayer CropSciences shares some of the changes.
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In this edition, Claire Dewey, outreach director for the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan highlights farmer outreach and young leader development programs they offer, why these are a priority investment and how Michigan corn farmers can get involved.
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In this edition, Matthew Chapman, Chairman of Indiana Soybean Alliance, highlights their patented soy-based concrete durability enhancer Poreshield and how the use of the product across the state of Indiana is benefitting soybean farmers.
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In this edition, John Caupert, the Executive Director of the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus highlights new uses for corn being developed and how corn checkoff dollars are helping expand research for corn ethanol.
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In this edition, Missouri Corn Growers Association President and farmer Jay Fischer highlights the importance of river infrastructure to Missouri Corn Farmers, recovery from 2019 flooding and how MCGA is helping improve river infrastructure.
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Leaders in the ethanol industry are hopeful the Biden administration has big plans for biofuels as it rolls out new climate policies. And Compeer Financial managing director of food and agribusiness Jason Johnson says there are also efforts at the state level to increase sales of higher ethanol blends. Johnson adds exports as another potential growth area for renewable fuels.
This episode was released February 22, 2021.
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In this edition, Scott County Illinois farmer Jenny Sauer Schmidgall highlights the importance of making farmer’s voices heard in the new administration and how becoming a Voice for Soy advocate can protect the future of your farm.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were slightly higher, there were limited feeder cattle markets due to weather. April live cattle futures were down $1.45 and March feeder cattle were down $1.40. Choice box beef was up $2.80 with strength across the board. We’re $31 higher than where we were a year ago at this time. Cash hogs were up $3.75 this week and April lean hogs were down slightly on the week. The pork cutout value gained just over $4 this week, putting it nearly $27 above year-ago levels.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter for the week was 552,000, after starting the week with a 79,000 head run. Hog slaughter is 2.438 million, after starting the week with 412,000 head. Year-to-date we’re down 5.5 percent and 4.6 percent on hog slaughter.
- Trade – USDA projected $7.4 billion for beef and veal trade for FY21, that’s up $800 million for FY20. Pork came in at $6.8 billion, up slightly from FY20.
- Cattle on Feed – Cattle place in January came in at 103.2, that’s outside the upper end of pre-report range. On Feed February 1 came in at 101.5, also outside the upper end of pre-report range. The report makes the supply side less optimistic in the second half of the year.
- Next week’s reports – Cold Storage, Livestock Slaughter, Restaurant Performance Index
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We know nitrogen plays an important role in raising a successful corn crop, but a Channel seedsman says farmers shouldn’t forget about phosphorus.
In this Managing for Profit, Brody Little shares why phosphorus is important and what farmers need to do to ensure they have good phosphorus levels.
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In this edition, Illinois farmer Elliott Uphoff highlights the work Illinois Soybean Growers are doing to help the biodiesel market, why biodiesel is important to soybean farmers and how becoming a Voice for Soy advocate can help in those efforts.
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University of Minnesota Professor Dan Kaiser is mapping potassium availability throughout the state to maximize yields on the farm.
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In this edition, renewable fuels expert Kristy Moore with KMoore Consulting highlights top ethanol export markets, how and where they are looking to expand, and the role ethanol plays for Missouri corn farmers.
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In this edition, renewable fuels expert Kristy Moore with KMoore Consulting highlights top ethanol export markets, how and where they are looking to expand, and the role ethanol plays for Michigan corn farmers.
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In this edition, Helene Jette the Biofuels Director for the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn marketing Council explains why E15 is being marketed as unleaded 88, how the fuel is beneficial to both farmers and consumers and what they are doing to increase awareness of the fuel.
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In this edition, renewable fuels expert Kristy Moore with KMoore Consulting highlights top ethanol export markets, how and where they are looking to expand, and the role ethanol plays for Illinois corn farmers.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were $.50 higher this week and feeder markets are steady to $2 lower. April live cattle futures were up nearly $1.50 and March feeders were up $2.30 this week. Choice boxed beef lost $1.40. Cash hogs were up $3 this week and April lean hog futures were up $4.50. Pork cutout value gained $4.20 this on stronger bellies and hams.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter for the week was 611,000, down on the week and hog slaughter is 2.664 million, also marginally lower.
- Monthly Trade Data – Beef exports in December were 286 million pounds, 12 percent higher than the previous year. December was the second higher monthly volume ever for beef exports. China was a big factor in beef exports. December pork exports were 573 million pounds. Exports were strong despite being down 8 percent from the December 2019 levels.
- Supply and Demand – USDA continued to tighten the corn and soybean ending stocks, increasing the corn price by $.10 over the January level. USDA increased meat production for 2021 by a half a billion pounds in February, relative to the January estimates.
- Retail Meat Prices – The beef retail price jumped $.11 relative to December, moving it to its highest level since last August. Pork retail price was unchanged in January relative to December, but remains above year-ago levels.
- Consumer Sentiment – Fell 3.5 percent in February due in large part to a 5.7 percent decline in the Expectations component.
- Next week’s reports – Cattle on Feed
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In this edition of Farm Credit Illinois Insider Jack Young, vice president of crop insurance at the Decatur Farm Credit Illinois regional office, highlights important items to consider when making 2021 crop insurance decisions. For example, how supplemental options fit into your risk management plan - including the new Enhanced Coverage Option, tracking insurance trends for Illinois farms, and deciding between the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs. Listen to the podcast to learn how Farm Credit Illinois can help you find the best crop insurance combination for your farm. Visit www.farmcreditIL.com or contact your local FCI office for more information.
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The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin team up with Alice in Dairyland Julia Nunes to show students and consumers what a typical day is like on the Nunes family dairy farm near Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
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The ethanol industry has been hit hard by lower fuel demand as the pandemic limits travel. Compeer Financial managing director of food and agribusiness Jason Johnson says there has been some recovery, but many challenges remain. And he says there’s uncertainty about how the new administration will approach biofuels policy.
This episode was released February 10, 2021.
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Midwest growers will have access to more consistent and effective weed control in 2022 when Bayer’s Roundup PowerMAX 3 rolls out.
In this Managing for Profit, Matt Muckerman North American glyphosate portfolio lead details the information growers need to know.
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U.S. Grains Council Senior Director of Programs Cary Sifferath recaps 2020 and the emergence of China while also looking ahead to 2021 and working with the Biden Administration.
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In this edition, John Hinners, Vice President of Industry Relations for the US meat Export Federation highlights how red meat exports impact corn and soybean farmers, how checkoff dollars help expand meat export opportunities and the impact meat exports play for corn and soybean farmers in Indiana.
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In this edition, John Hinners, Vice President of Industry Relations for the US meat Export Federation highlights how red meat exports impact corn farmers, how corn checkoff dollars help expand meat export opportunities and the impact meat exports play for corn farmers in Missouri.
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In this edition, John Hinners, Vice President of Industry Relations for the US meat Export Federation highlights how red meat exports impact corn farmers, how corn checkoff dollars help expand meat export opportunities and the impact meat exports play for corn farmers in Michigan.
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In this edition, John Hinners, Vice President of Industry Relations for the US meat Export Federation highlights how red meat exports impact corn farmers, how corn checkoff dollars help expand meat export opportunities and the impact meat exports play for corn farmers in Illinois.
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In this edition, Illinois Soybean Growers Director of Public Policy and Market Development Andrew Larson explains what the Voice for Soy program is, how it works, and how to join while also highlighting the important role farmers can play when connecting with their elected officials.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were up $1.80 this week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $4 higher. April live cattle futures were up $1.50 and March feeder cattle were up $.60. Choice Boxed Beef ended the week up about $5, strength in ribs and loins. Cash hogs were up nearly $2 this week. April lean hog futures were up $3.60. Pork cutout value gained $.50 this week.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter for the week was 653,000 head. Hog slaughter was 2.691 million head.
- Jobs Report – We added 49,000 jobs this month. Suggesting slow recovery. The Unemployment Rate fell to 6.3 percent in January. The number of unemployed persons sits at 10.1 million.
- Farm Income – USDA gave us our first look at 2021 projected Farm Income, it is down roughly $10 billion compared to 2020 levels. The lower farm income estimate is due in large part to the $21 billion decline in expected government payments in 2021. Livestock cash receipts are estimated nearly $9 billion higher for 2021, led by projected higher cattle and hog prices.USDA is estimating feed expenses to grow by $2 billion this year.Crop cash receipts are projected to expand by nearly $12 billion in 2021.
- Next week’s reports – Monthly Trade Data, WASDE, and Retail Meat Prices
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The next cotton trait coming to the market is ThryvOn Technology – stacked with Bollgard 3 XtendFlex Technology.
In this Managing for Profit, Jon Riley, North American cotton trait launch for Bayer talks about the technology – and what it means for US cotton growers.
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Executive Vice President and CEO Dan Merk explains the Special 2020 Dividend, why it’s happening, who is eligible, and when checks are going out to Rural Mutual policyholders.
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In this edition Ryan LeGrand, CEO of the US Grains Council highlights where the US stands with foreign markets, new export markets they are pursuing, what export demand means for Illinois corn farmers, and where corn checkoff funding is being invested.
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In this edition Ryan LeGrand, CEO of the US Grains Council highlights where the US stands with foreign markets, new export markets they are pursuing, what export demand means for Missouri corn farmers, and where corn checkoff funding is being invested.
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In this edition Ryan LeGrand, CEO of the US Grains Council highlights where the US stands with foreign markets, new export markets they are pursuing, what export demand means for Michigan corn farmers, and where corn checkoff funding is being invested.
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In this edition Ryan LeGrand, CEO of the US Grains Council highlights where the US stands with foreign markets, new export markets they are pursuing, what export demand means for Indiana corn farmers, and where corn checkoff funding is being invested.
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Executive Director Warren Formo discusses the work of Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center to both help farmers become better stewards of the land and share the many ways they are protecting water quality today.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were up $2.25 this week and feeder cattle were steady to $4 higher. February live cattle futures contract closed $1.20 lower and March feeder cattle closed $6.25 lower as March corn futures rose $.47 cents. The Choice Box Beef Price was $11.25 higher this week. Cash hogs were nearly $2 higher this week. While the February lean hog futures contract closed $.25 lower. Pork cutout values gained $3 this with strength across the board.
- Slaughter – 653,000 head of cattle were slaughter this week. That’s 2.4 percent above year-ago levels. Hog slaughter this week was 2.658 million head, down 1.4% from year-ago levels.
- Cold Storage – Total beef in freezers at the end of December was 534 million pounds, that’s 11 percent above year-ago levels. Pork ending stocks remained lower at the end of December, at just over 400 million pounds.
- Restaurant Performance Index – Came in at 98.6 for December, up 1.1 points from November. Strong expectation of future sales outpaced what was a slightly weaker current situation index.
- Cattle Inventory – Beef cows came in at 99.4%, which is outside the upper end of the range. Total cattle and calves in at 99.8% compared to year-ago levels. The calf crop came in at 98.7, that’s at the low end of pre-report range.States like Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas grew in the beef cow inventory, while states like Kentucky, Missouri, and Colorado showed the largest declines.
- Next week’s reports – Jobs report and Farm Income
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As our conversation with Compeer Financial vice president of legislative affairs Perry Aasness continues, he discusses trade policy under the new administration and how President Biden might approach China. Aasness also touches on the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership and the possibility of the U.S. entering into that agreement. And there’s a deep dive into climate change and the role farmers and agriculture will play going forward.
This episode was released January 27, 2021.
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Infield Advantage is a field trial program for Indiana farmers that collects data to help make future management decisions. In this edition of Indiana Corn and Soybean Checkoff connection, Indiana corn and soybean farmer Carey McKibben will highlight his experience with Infield Advantage and the benefits of the program.
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The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan, or CMPM, is the state’s checkoff program for corn growers. In this edition of Michigan Corn Connection, the Executive Director of the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan Jim Zook will highlight the mission of CMPM, the role they play for Michigan corn farmers and their priorities for 2021.
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Gary Marshall is the CEO of the Missouri Corn Growers Association and the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council. In this edition of Missouri CornTalk, he will highlight their priorities this year including export expansion- especially through ethanol and other value-added sectors, their plans to achieve these goals and the importance of checkoff funding.
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Illinois farmers produce corn for ethanol-based fuel to support cleaner air, but don’t always see a button labeled E15 at the fuel pump. In this edition of IL Corn Connection, Dave Loos with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board and Angela Tinn with the American Lung Association will explain why E15 is marketed as Unleaded 88, the benefits of it and other marketing efforts to increase consumer awareness of the fuel.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle are steady this week and feeder cattle markets are steady to $4 lower. February 2021 live cattle futures are up nearly $4 for the week and March feeder cattle are over $8 higher on the week due in part to the 30 cents per bushel decline in the March corn futures. The Choice/Box beef price gained over $8 this week, on strength across the board. The Choice box beef price is now more than $4 above year-ago levels. Cash barrow and gilts are steady this week. The February 2021 lean hog futures contract closed up $2 this week. The pork cutout value is steady this week, as higher belly prices offset lower prices for other components.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter for the week is estimated at 657,000 head, which is up 0.9% from the previous week. Hog slaughter is estimated at 2.738 million head, that’s up from last week by 3.7%.
- Cattle on Feed – Cattle placed in feed yards in December totaled 1.84 million head, 1% above year-ago levels and outside the upper end of the pre-report estimates. December placements were the second-highest for December dating back to 1996. Cattle on feed at the beginning of 2020 was up slightly relative to a year ago and is also outside the upper end of the pre-report estimates.
- Livestock Slaughter – December 2020 red meat production tallied 4.853 billion pounds, a record for December and 3% higher than the year-ago level. Higher slaughter weights continue to contribute to expanding meat production. Beef cow slaughter was 78,000 head above 2019 levels in 2020.
- Next week’s reports – Cold Storage, Cattle, and Restaurant Performance Index
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With sweeping changes at the federal level, farmers are wondering how their operations might be impacted by a new Administration and Congress. Compeer Financial vice president of legislative affairs Perry Aasness says some of the appointments at USDA and EPA help shed light on how President Biden plans to approach key issues like, trade and the environment. And Aasness says comments made on the campaign trail are enlightening as well.
This episode was released January 20, 2021.
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The EPA’s dicamba approval includes a training requirement for anyone using the product.
In this Managing for Profit, Mark Groth with Bayer CropScience talks about one of the training options available to growers.
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Suzanne Isige and Kim Koh from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin discuss how consumers have pivoted during the pandemic, and what is shaping consumer buying habits as the new year starts.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were $2 lower this week, feeder cattle were steady to $6 lower. February live cattle futures were down $1.85 and March feeders were down $1.50, pressured by the strength in corn as March corn was up nearly $.35 for the week. Choice box beef was up $4.25 this week. Cash hogs were up $1 this week. February lean hog futures were down $.80 this week. Pork cutout value was up $2 this week, with strength in the hams.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter was 651,000 for the week, which’s almost 3.5 percent higher than the same week a year ago. Hog slaughter was 2.65 million head, that’s about 6 percent higher relative to a year ago, but almost 7 percent below week-ago totals.
- Retail Prices – The Choice beef retail price average $6.54 for 2020. That’s 8.1 percent above the 2019 level. The pork retail average $4.03 in 2020, up 4.8 percent from year-ago levels. Boneless pork chops averaged 11 percent above year-ago, driven by strong COVID-driven grocery demand. Bacon prices were 0.5 percent lower in 2020, driven by weak Hotel Restaurant Institutions demand.
- Consumer Sentiment – Lost 1.9 percent for January, driven by a 2.6 contraction in the current economic conditions index. The increase in COVID-19 cases continues to drive consumer sentiment lower.
- Supply and Demand – USDA raised its 2021 livestock price estimates. After averaging $108.50 in 2020, USDA projects fed cattle prices will average $115.50 in 2021. USDA raised their projected 20/21 corn price by $.20 and soybean meal was up $20 from December to January. If realized, those are the highest feed costs since 2014.
- Next week’s reports – Livestock Slaughter and Cattle on Feed
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Bayer PLUS Rewards allows farmers to choose the products that are right for their farm and while earning rewards on eligible purchases at the same time. And there’s even more opportunity for farmers this growing season.
In this Managing for Profit, Bayer PLUS lead Josh VanDeWalle shares more details about year two of Bayer PLUS Rewards.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle trade was unchanged for the week. Feeder cattle auctions were steady to $4 lower relative to pre-Holiday business. February live cattle futures were down $.60 and March feeder cattle futures were down $3 lower as corn futures were $.11 higher this week. Choice Box Beef prices were down $3 this week. Cash hog prices were up $3.30, while February lean hog future contract was down $1.75. Pork cutout values gained more than $6 this week on strength in hams and bellies.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter was 651,000, that’s 1.2 percent higher than a year ago. Hog slaughter is 2.849 million head, that’s 5.7 percent above year-ago levels.
- Monthly Trade Data – November beef exports were 6 percent higher than a year ago. While pork exports were up only slightly in November relative to a year ago (9 million pounds). For the first 11 months of 2020, beef, pork, and chicken exports were 1.1 billion pounds above 2019. Exports to those three products to mainland China were up 1.8 billion pounds for the first 11 months of 2020. Suggesting a 0.7-billion-pound decline by the rest of the world. For beef, for the first time in 2020 exports to China, Mexico, Japan, and South Korea were all above year-ago levels. Exports to mainland China were 20.4 million pounds higher than 2019 in November. November 2020 beef exports to China showed more growth than pork exports did.
- Jobs Report – 140,000 jobs were lost in December, which is the first decline since April and puts more pressure on domestic demand. We’re still missing 10-million-jobs that were missing pre-pandemic.
- Next week’s reports – WASDE, Retail Prices, and Consumer Sentiment.
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As part of its mission to grow demand for corn, farmers' investment in the corn check-off is used to support the efforts of the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council and their innovative approach to increase the popularity of poultry products.
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Looking ahead to the 2021 planting seasons, farmers continue to look for ways to improve yields and better manage weeds.
In this Managing for Profit, Megan McQuoid, soybean traits marketing manager with Bayer talks about the new opportunities for soybean farmers in upcoming growing season.
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On this episode of Driving Demand, Bill McClaren, Chairman of the Consumer Trust Committee for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Board, says defining the demand for beef is not as easy as it sounds. He tells Brownfield that demand does not necessarily mean how many pounds of beef an individual consumer uses.
McClaren says hot carcass weights of beef have nearly doubled since the 1960s. Missouri cattlemen are producing a lot of quality beef that the consumer wants. When the Beef Check-off began back in 1985, McClaren says that wasn't necessarily the case for the beef industry. Today, McClaren said, every piece of beef produced gets used.
“Worldwide, nationwide, there’s not a huge deep freeze full of beef anyplace. It always gets used.”
Resting on laurels is not an option where beef demand is concerned. McClaren says it is crucial to invest check-off dollars in promoting beef to consumers “where they are.”
McClaren raises cattle near Pacific, Missouri, 30 miles west of downtown St. Louis. He sells beef to consumers and restaurants in the St. Louis metro area and has a herd of seedstock cows.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle are $1.50 higher this week. February live cattle futures (Wednesday to Wednesday) are down $.35 and January feeder cattle are down $1.85. Choice boxed beef prices are unchanged on the week. Cash barrow and gilts are down $.50 and February lean hog futures are down $.30. The pork cutout value is up $2.35, drive higher by the strength in bellies.
- Restaurant Performance Index – The November number came in at 97.5, down 1 percent from October. The Current Situation Index fell 1.5 percent on weaker same-store sales and customer traffic. The rise in COVID cases is starting to show up in the restaurant industry.
- 2020 Year in Review – Scott and Meghan take a quick look back at the roller coaster that was 2020.
- A Glance ahead at 2021 – A preview of what could be the big stories of the coming year.
- Next week’s reports – Monthly Trade Data and a Jobs Report
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Higher yield potential, improved plant health, and consistent disease control are just some of the benefits farmers can see in their crops by using a fungicide.
In this Managing for Profit, Ray Lello, Bayer’s Corn and Soybean Fungicide product manager talks about the benefits farmers can see by using Delaro Complete fungicide on their crops.
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On this episode of Driving Demand, Marty Lueck, Treasurer of the Missouri Beef Industry Council talks about the make-up of the council and how they represent cattlemen and women across the entire state of Missouri.
If it was left to each individual ranch to handle beef research, promotion and education on their own, Lueck says they would fall very short of where we are today.
Lueck manages Jernigan Ranch, the largest Hereford seedstock operation in the state. He serves as an at-large member on the Missouri Beef Industry Council.
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Master Cheesemaker Ken Heiman discusses Wisconsin’s unique and rigorous program for cheese makers and how it helps ensure the best quality cheeses for its customers.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle are $2.50 higher this week on live trade. February live cattle futures were up $.30 and January feeder cattle futures were up $.60. Choice Boxed Beef price gained about $1 this week. Cash barrow and gilt prices were down $1.25. February lean hogs futures were up $.85. Pork cutout value lost $4.20, primarily on weakness in hams.
- Cold Storage – November beef ending stocks were 511.5-million pounds. That’s 6.9 percent higher than year-ago levels. Pork ending stocks were 414.1-million pounds, that’s 28 percent lower than a year ago and continues the trend that we’ve seen since May of this year.
- Livestock Slaughter – November beef production was down 1.5 percent relative to a year ago on lower slaughter numbers. Dressed weights are 1.2 percent higher, which indicates weights are more in line with the averages. Pork production was 1 percent lower to year-ago levels as lower slaughter offset a nearly 2 percent increase in hog weights.Year-to-date pork production is running 2.4 percent above last year, while beef production is down 0.3 percent.
- Hogs and Pigs – The report showed a 3 percent cut in sow inventory, falling outside the low end of pre-report estimates. That’s some positive news for hog markets. However, farrowing intentions were near the upper end of the pre-report estimates, tempering impact of the lower sow inventory. Strong pig crop and generally strong hog inventory round out the report.
- Next week’s reports – Restaurant Performance Index
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Having access to new technology plays a critical role in a farmer’s bottom line.
In this Managing for Profit, southwest Iowa farmer LuAnne Brown shares some reasons why she’s excited to plant XtendFlex soybeans in 2021.
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Under the Beef Check-off program, producers and beef importers pay a $1-per-head assessment on animals they market and equivalent on beef they import.
Missouri retains half of each dollar collected for marketing and research in state as identified by the Council’s board.
On this episode of Driving Demand, a content partnership with Missouri Beef Industry Council, council chairman Nathan Martin tells Brownfield the Beef Check-off allows for an organized effort to promote, encourage consumption, improve the overall perception of beef, and drive demand.
Martin sees the increase in per capita consumption of beef as the biggest win associated with the Beef Check-off in recent years.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle lost $.80, the last feeder cattle markets for 2020 were steady to $4 higher. February live cattle were up $1.40 and January feeders were up $.90. Choice boxed beef dropped $11.85, pushing it $3 below year ago-levels. Cash hogs were down $1.20. February lean hog futures were up $2.70. Pork cutout values were down $4. That’s $3.40 below year-ago levels.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter was 659,000 head. Weights have moderate some, suggesting packers are close to being caught up. Hog slaughter is 2.792 million head, up 30,000 head from a week ago. Hog weights, however, have not come down.
- Cattle on Feed – On Feed December 1 were equal to year-ago levels, right in line with pre-report estimates. Placed in November came in at 91.9, also in line with pre-report estimates.We have cumulatively placed nearly 1 million fewer calves in feedyards for 2020.
- Preview of Hogs and Pigs – Pre-report estimates for breeding inventory are at 98.2 percent of a year ago. Farrowing intentions for December through February came in at 98.2, while March through May is at 98.6.All suggest at least some contraction in the industry.
- Next week’s reports – Cold Storage, Livestock Slaughter, and Hogs and Pigs
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The Brownfield Ag News Team recaps the top stories of 2020.
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The Brownfield Ag News Team recaps the top stories of 2020.
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The Brownfield Ag News Team recaps the top stories of 2020.
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Bayer PLUS Rewards allows farmers to choose the products that are right for their farm and earn rewards on their eligible purchases at the same time. And there’s even more opportunity for farmers in 2021.
In this Managing for Profit, Bayer PLUS lead Josh VanDeWalle shares the successes of 2020 and what’s new for 2021.
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The US Meat Export Federation works on behalf of the Beef Checkoff to promote beef in foreign countries.
On this episode of Driving Demand, a content partnership with the Missouri Beef Industry Council, we're joined by Tammy Bartholomew, a purebred Angus breeder from Drexel, Missouri who is in her 2nd term on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. As a member of the Export Growth Committee, she is excited about the work being done to develop demand for US beef, and increase the value of the entire carcass.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle are down nearly $3 this week and feeder cattle markets are steady to $3 lower. February 2021 live cattle futures are down $0.60 for the week and January feeder cattle were steady on the week. The Choice/Box beef price dropped nearly $20 this week, on weakness across the board. The Choice box beef price is now $1 above year-ago levels with the recent weakness we have experienced. Cash barrow and gilts are $1.0 lower this week. The February 2021 lean hog futures contract closed down $0.85 this week. The pork cutout value is steady this week, as higher ham prices offset lower belly prices.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter for the week is estimated at 665,000 head, which’s down 0.3% from the previous week. Hog slaughter is estimated at 2.776 million head, which’s unchanged from both the week-ago and year-ago levels. Year-to-date hog slaughter is 0.7% above year-ago levels.
- Monthly Trade – October pork exports totaled 589.1 million pounds, up nearly 68 million pounds from year-ago levels. Year to date pork exports total 6 billion pounds which are up nearly one billion pounds over year-ago levels due in large part to the 1.1 billion pound increase in pork exports to China. October US beef exports totaled 258.3 million pounds, up 10 million pounds from year-ago levels. Strength in beef exports to China was the primary driver for the higher export level. Year to date beef exports still trail year-ago levels by 134 million pounds.
- Retail Prices – The November choice beef retail price was $6.34 per pound down slightly from the October level. The beef retail price is 16% below the June 2020 level. The retail pork price for November was $4.10 per pound, up $0.02 per pound from October.
- Consumer Sentiment – The December index of consumer sentiment showed strong growth registering a nearly 6% increase relative to November. Both the current situation index and the index of consumer expectations rose nearly 6%. This report was somewhat surprising given the recent surge in COVID-19.
- Next week’s reports – Cattle on Feed
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CommonGround volunteer and Minnesota farmer Lauren Biegler discusses the organization's mission. CommonGround volunteers share personal experiences, as well as science and research, to help consumers sort through the myths and misinformation surrounding food.
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New technologies help farmers improve yield and provide better weed control.
In this Managing for Profit, Jennifer Ralston Global Soybean Seeds & Trait Portfolio Manager with Bayer CropScience talks about how new traits are launched to meet farmers’ needs.
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Every decision about investing Checkoff dollars into beef promotion, research, education, information, and foreign-market development is directly tied to long-range planning.
Glen Waters from Stet, near Norborne, Missouri, is wrapping up fulfillment of his third three-year team as an elected beef producer on the Missouri Beef Industry Council. Waters joins us on this episode of Driving Demand, a content partnership with the Missouri Beef Industry Council to highlight some of the successes he has seen in the most recent national plan as well as in the Missouri plan.
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COUNTRY Financial crop agency manager Doug Yoder says crop coverage plays a vital role in farmers’ risk management. “When those unforeseen events show up,” Yoder tells Brownfield Ag News, “they’re significant enough, in today’s economy, they can put you out of business if you don’t have this protection.” Crop insurance, says Yoder, is the corner stone of farmers’ risk management tools.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were down $.40, feeder cattle were steady to $5 lower. February live cattle futures were down $.60 and January feeder cattle were about steady. March corn futures were down nearly $.13 lower this week. Choice Box Beef was down $2.50. Hogs were about steady for the week. February lean hog futures were down $.85. Pork cutout values ended the week $.25 higher on strong hams and bellies.
- Weekly slaughter – Cattle slaughter was 660,000 head, up 103,000 from a week ago, but down 15,000 from year-ago levels. Hog slaughter was 2.789 million head, an increase of 439,000 from last week’s shortened holiday week, but down 15,000 head on the year.
- Restaurant Performance Index – October came in at 98.3, up 0.2 relative to September. The Current Situation Index fell in October by 0.4, yet expectation grew by 0.7.
- Jobs Report – Jobs report came in at 245,000 jobs in November, that’s about half of pre-report expectations.
- Farm Income – USDA expects 2020 Farm Income to be at the highest level since 2013. That growth is driven in large part by nearly $47-billion in government payments. The overall farm income estimate is not shared equally among producers in the US.
- Next week’s reports – Monthly Trade Data, WASDE, and Consumer Sentiment
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COUNTRY Financial crop insurance will be covering the state’s two biggest export commodities, corn and soybeans, this coming season, but there are many other commodities that are covered and many different types of coverage.
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Consistent disease control, improved plant health, and higher yield potential are just some of the benefits of using a fungicide.
In this Managing for Profit, Ray Lello, Bayer’s Corn and Soybean Fungicide product manager talks about the benefits farmers can experience by utilizing Delaro Complete fungicide on their farm.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted how consumers get their food. Paul Dietmann, senior lending specialist on the Compeer Financial diversified markets team, says in some ways the pandemic has benefited the direct to consumer ag space. But he points out, the producers who have capitalized had to be proactive and in a lot of cases, collaborative.
This episode was released December 1, 2020.
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Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner is one of America’s most iconic food brands.
When the Check-off funded brand launched in 1992, radio and television ads featured celebrity voiceovers and Aaron Copland music. The brand is still around and still driving demand for beef.
Season Solorio, Senior Executive Director of Brand Marketing at NCBA, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff joins us on this episode of Driving Demand, a content partnership with the Missouri Beef Industry Council.
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ClearFlame Technologies CEO BJ Johnson on his company's goal to replace diesel with ethanol in semi-trucks and heavy duty machinery.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were $.50 higher this week, feeder cattle were $3 to $5 higher on light receipts. December live cattle futures were up $2.55 and January feeder cattle were up $5.70. Choice boxed beef price was $9.20, led by ribs. The Choice Box Beef price is now $11 above year-ago levels. Cash hogs were down $.75 and December lean hog futures were up $1.85 and the pork cutout value lost $.83 this week.
- Weekly slaughter – Cattle slaughter was 564,000 head, down 101,000 from last week. Hog slaughter is 2,350,000 head – down 361,000 head.
- Cold Storage – Pork ending stocks dropped from September to October to 448-million pounds. Pork ending stock have been low since May. Beef ending stocks rose about 35-million pounds from September to October and exceeded year-ago levels for the first time in three months.
- US Ag Trade forecast – Total export projections for Fiscal Year 2021 were raised by $11.5-billion from August. However, livestock export value was unchanged from August to September as stronger corn and soybean exports were the driver behind the increase.
- Next week’s reports – Restaurant Performance Index, Farm Income, and a Jobs Report
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High yields and improved weed control. Those are just a couple of things west central Missouri farmer Gregg Dieckmann noticed about Bayer’s new XtendFlex soybeans.
In this Managing for Profit, he shares some observations from the stewarded soybean trials he has participated in and why he’s planting 100% XtendFlex soybeans next year.
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Beef Checkoff dollars are invested in ongoing sustainability research. The Beef Checkoff looks at three components of sustainability: environmental, economic, and social.
On this episode of Driving Demand, Myriah Johnson, Director of Beef Sustainability Research with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association,
tells Brownfield the research they do helps drive consumer demand while also investing in things relevant and useful for those raising cattle.
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COUNTRY Financial will offer crop insurance with specialists to work with the state’s agriculture producers. Jason Lieske, one of ten crop insurance specialists serving Minnesota farmers, tells Brownfield he and the other designated specialists are trained to make sure they’re familiar with crop insurance guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Farmers look forward to planting new corn and soybean products that can help boost yields.
In this Managing for Profit, we’ll hear from two Bayer Crop Science breeders about how new DEKALB and Asgrow products are developed and commercialized.
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After 95 years of providing insurance protection for farmers and their property, COUNTRY Financial is expanding into crop insurance. COUNTRY Financial has assembled a team of ten Minnesota Crop Certified COUNTRY Financial representatives to serve the state’s farmers.
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The Missouri Beef Industry Council is a founding partner of the GROW gallery at the St. Louis Science Center.
On this episode of Driving Demand, a content partnership with The Missouri Beef Industry Council, Grow Gallery manager Maddie Earnest explains there are several components dedicated specifically to telling the story of beef and how it s raised in the United States. The exhibit, which opened in June of 2016 is accessible to children, their parents and people of all ages. Earnest tells Brownfield the Grow Exhibit at the St. Louis Science Center can truly be a bridge between urban and rural areas.
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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Director Peter Moe discusses the Arboretum's "Farm at the Arb" exhibit and its mission to share the story of modern agriculture with thousands of visitors annually.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were $3 higher this week. Feeder cattle were $2 to $8 higher this week. December live cattle were up $1.50 this week and January feeder cattle were up $2.15. Choice box beef was up $12 this week with strength across the board. Cash hogs were down $.25 this week. December lean hogs were unchanged and pork cutout values were down $.90 for the week.
- Weekly slaughter – Cattle slaughter was 653,000 this week, that’s up 6,000 head from a week ago. Hog slaughter is 2.688 million head, that’s a decline of 25,000 head.
- Retail prices – Choice beef retail price was $6.35 for October, that’s down slightly from September, but still nearly 8 percent above year-ago levels. The pork retail price increased $.03 from September to $4.08/pound. That’s also 4.4 percent above year-ago levels.
- Consumer Sentiment – Fell 6 percent month-over-month, due in large part to a 10% decline in consumer expectation.
- WASDE – USDA did not many changes to the livestock portion of the November report. However, they did increase corn prices by $.40 and soybean meal prices by $20/ton. That continues to highlight the current feed cost concerns.
- China – Scott and Meghan talk about the ongoing issues revolving around the trade relationship with China.
- Next week’s reports – Livestock slaughter and Cattle on Feed
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A Financial Officer with Compeer Financial says grain prices have been on a wild ride in 2020. Glenn Wacthler tells Brownfield at the end of 2019, basis was strong and the market outlook was quite favorable. Then COVID-19 hit. He says there have been peaks and valleys ever since, and a surprising harvest rally that farmers should be taking advantage of.
This episode was released November 11, 2020.
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Selecting the right product for your farm is key to maximizing yield potential and your return on investment.
In this Managing for Profit, Alex Barreiro, Channel brand soybean product manager talks about the benefits Channel brand XtendFlex soybeans offer growers.
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There has been a great deal of nutritional research and guidance for adults, but very little for infants and toddlers.
For more than 15 years, the Beef Check-off has funded and supported research looking at beef as a first food. On this episode of Driving Demand, a content partnership with The Missouri Beef Industry Council, Shalene McNeill is Executive Director of Nutrition Science, Health and Wellness for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association talks about beef as a first food.
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Farms are in constant motion meaning that when the 2020 harvest is complete, farmers are planning for possible additions of new equipment for 2021. COUNTRY Financial representative Dave Gross recommends an annual review to be sure new gear is insured.
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Wisconsin cheese can be found in stores in every state, and it’s easier to find with the Proudly Wisconsin Cheese logo. Michelle Trowbridge explains how marketing has changed since the COVID-19 outbreak, how cheese fans from around the world enjoy the Cheeselandia online experience, and how this dairy farmer checkoff-funded program has helped increase demand for quality Wisconsin cheeses.
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Farmers spend a lot of time determining the best strategy for controlling weeds.
With so much to consider, Enlist technology specialist Steve Snyder emphasizes how important it is that growers believe in the products and methods they choose.
He says with the Enlist system, there are plenty of resources available to help build a program to be confident about.
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- This week in the markets – Cattle prices were $2 higher this week. Feeder cattle prices were $8 to $12 higher this week. December live cattle futures was basically unchanged on the week and January feeder cattle were up $1.40. Choice Box Beef was up $3.90 this week. Barrow and gilt prices were $2.20 lower. December lean hogs were down $1.75, and the pork cutout value was down $3.30.
- Weekly slaughter – Cattle slaughter for the week was 647,000, that’s 9,000 above last week. Hogs slaughter for the week was 2,713,000 head – up 30,000 on the week.
- Monthly Trade Data – Beef exports for September were down nearly 30 million pounds from August, that also 6 percent lower than a year ago. COVID-19 continues to be a drag for beef markets. Beef imports in September fell 50 million pounds from the August data, that’s still 26 percent above year-ago levels. Pork exports were nearly 550 pounds. Monthly pork exports have been between 500 and 550 million pounds for last four months after starting the year at 640 million pounds per month.
- Jobs Report – 638,000 jobs were added in October and the Unemployment Rate declined to 6.9%.
- Election Update – Scott and Meghan talk about the results (and those still pending) of this week’s elections.
- Next week’s reports – WASDE, Retail Prices, and Consumer Sentiment
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The EPA recently issued a new registration label for dicamba including Bayer’s XtendiMax herbicide with VaporGrip Technology, a restricted use pesticide, for the upcoming growing season.
In this Managing for Profit, Alex Zenteno, Bayer’s dicamba product manager details what growers need to know ahead of the 2021 planting season.
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COUNTRY Financial representative Dave Gross says there are many considerations when purchasing a home insurance policy. A COUNTRY Financial representative can help determine the coverage necessary to adequately protect a home and to avoid surprises should there be a claim.
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This program connects schools and their food service professionals to cattle farmers and ranchers to provide more beef more often in school lunches, while implementing food and nutrition education in the classroom.
On this episode of Driving Demand, a content partnership with The Missouri Beef Industry Council, Program Director Luella Gregory tells Brownfield schools report a higher school lunch participation from students and faculty when beef is on the menu.
To date, 35 schools are participating in the program and 25 are in the queue. Gregory said they are excited to expand Mo Beef Mo Kids, adding an ambassador program this year to help gain momentum.
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Farmers have access to the latest herbicide and trait technologies, allowing them to take on the most difficult to control weeds.
Enlist technology specialist Steve Snyder says a trait herbicide system like the Enlist weed control system is designed to work together.
He recommends a flexible program that ties into seed traits like E3 soybeans.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle markets are down $1. Feeder cattle were steady to $5 lower. December live cattle futures were up $4.65. November feeder cattle futures were up $7.65. The drop in corn futures this week was supportive to the higher feeder cattle prices. Boxed beef prices were down $1.85. Cash hogs were down nearly $4 this week. December live hog futures were down $1.50. Pork cutout was down nearly $9 this week, on weakness in bellies.
- Weekly slaughter – Cattle 638,000 – down 5,000 from last week. Hog slaughter is 2.683 million head, up 11,000 head from a week ago.
- Restaurant Performance Index – September came in at 98.1, up 0.5 point from August. On a 1.1 gain in the current situation index. Strong same store sales drove the increase in the current situation index.
- GDP – Showed a 33.1 percent increase for Q3. Reversed about 75 percent of the decline from last spring.
- Next week’s reports – Monthly Trade Data and Jobs Report.
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U.S. Grains Council Director of Global Programs Cary Siferath discusses the recent Virtual Grain Exchange and how they were able to continue to make deals without in-person conversations.
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Margins are tight and farmers are looking to maximize their return on investment.
In this Managing for Profit, Jody Foutch a technical agronomist with Dekalb and Asgrow talks about the opportunity Bayer’s XtendFlex soybeans will offer farmers for the upcoming growing season.
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COUNTRY Financial representative Jason Lieske says it is important to avoid distractions while behind the wheel. The growing number of mobile electronic devices available today contributes to growth in potential distractions while driving.
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In this episode of Driving Demand, a content partnership with the Missouri Beef Industry Council, Shawn Darcy, Senior Director of Market Research at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association gives us an overview of market research being done for the Beef Check-off.
Despite what you might hear in the media, Darcy says Consumer market research shows that beef demand is strong.
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Suzanne Fanning is the Chief Marketing Officer for the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, the state’s dairy checkoff promotion program. Fanning explains the ultimate cheese lover’s community called Cheeselandia, which connects people around the world to other Wisconsin cheese lovers, recipes, and Cheese-related events.
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Farmers have a number of choices when it comes to tools for controlling herbicide-resistant weeds.
Corteva Agriscience trait herbicide product manager Shawna Hubbard says it’s important that growers feel comfortable with emerging technologies.
She points to communication and education as two items to keep top of mind, and Hubbard suggests there are a lot of resources available.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle are down $2.50 and feeder cattle auctions were $3 to $10 lower. December live cattle futures contract closed $5.15 lower and the November feeder cattle futures contract closed $5 lower. Choice box beef price was $2.40 lower this week. Cash hogs were down $.60 on the week and the December lean hog contract closed $2.80 lower. Pork cutout gained $.67. It is now $22 above year-ago levels.
- Weekly slaughter – 643,000 cattle slaughtered this week, that’s down 11,000 from week-ago levels. Hog slaughter was 2.679 million head, that’s down 9,000 head from week-ago levels.
- Cold Storage – Total red meat ending stocks are down nearly 200 million pounds from year-ago levels.Pork ending stocks have been 20 percent below year-ago levels for 5 months in a row. Beef ending stocks remain virtually unchanged relative to a year ago.
- Livestock Slaughter – Total cattle slaughter was 4.6 percent higher in September than year-ago levels. Higher weights pushed beef production 7.6 percent higher, relative to year-ago levels. Total hog slaughter was 3.6 percent higher relative to a year-ago and pork production is 4.4 percent higher.
- Cattle on Feed – Came in at 103.8 on October 1st and Cattle Placements in September came in at 105.9. Generally, the Cattle On Feed report was at the upper end of pre-report estimates, suggesting strong cattle supplies will continue through the first quarter of 2021. Heifers on feed were 37.6 percent of the total, suggestion expansion is still under control.
- Next week’s reports – Restaurant Performance Index
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The inconsistent growing conditions this year demonstrated the benefit of planting corn and soybeans with strong agronomic traits and crop protection products.
In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB Asgrow brand lead Pete Uitenbroek talks about how that strategy promotes positive harvest performance.
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Compeer Financial managing director of food and ag Jason Johnson, who specializes in working with grain and farm supply companies, says the ethanol industry has suffered tremendously as the COVID-19 pandemic prompted much less travel. Fuel demand improved through the summer, but the prospect of fewer drivers on the road this winter and other headwinds has Johnson concerned.
This episode was released October 20, 2020.
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Many farmers in the United States are working later in life and are in no rush to retire. They’re some of the hardest workers, but farmers sometimes feel insecure about leaving their work and passing it on to the next generation.
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Beef Check-off dollars are invested in research to improve the quality, consistency and eating experience of beef.
In this episode of Driving Demand, a content partnership with the Missouri Beef Industry Council, Bridget Wasser, Senior Executive Director of Product Research and Education at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the beef check-off tells Brownfield the number one demand driver for beef is taste. All check-off funded research in product quality is tied to tenderness, flavor and juiciness.
Wasser says check-off dollars have been invested in researching every step pre- and post-harvest but, she says, there is still work to be done in terms of consistency.
Learn more about how beef check-off dollars are invested in product quality at BeefResearch.org
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Farmers use a variety of tools to combat weeds. Shawna Hubbard, trait herbicide product manager with Corteva Agriscience, recommends a concept called field planning that involves knowing what’s in the field and what’s around it.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were mostly unchanged for the week. Feeder cattle were steady to $8 lower. December live cattle futures closed $3.95 lower and November feeder cattle futures were down $1.15. Choice box beef down $4.15 on the week, with loins down nearly $14. Cash hogs are up $70 on the week and December lean hog futures were up nearly $2.75. Pork cutout value was also up nearly $2.75, led by stronger bellies.
- Weekly slaughter – Cattle slaughter was 654,000 head of cattle, up 17,000 head from last week. 2.688 million head, down about 1.15 percent on the week and the year.
- Retail prices – Retail prices for September continued to slide, but are still well above year-ago levels. Choice retail beef price is up 6.1% relative to a year ago. Pork is up 4.5% on the year. Chicken is up 7.5% on the year. A little perspective, compared to the January-February average, Choice retail beef is up 5.3%, wholesale is up 5.7%, and the cash cattle prices are down 14.8%.
- Consumer Sentiment – Overall consumer sentiment was up 1% for October, as the growth in consumer expectations, which is up 4.2% outweighed the 3.3% decline in the current economic conditions.
- Next week’s reports – Cold Storage, Livestock Slaughter, and Cattle on Feed
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When it comes to selecting corn and soybean seed, farmers have a wide variety of options available to them.
In this Managing for Profit, Dave Wallner Channel Seedsman at Advanced Seed Solutions runs through some of the things farmers should consider when selecting products for their farm.
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Consumer confidence in beef as a safe and wholesome food is important for it to remain competitive in the marketplace. In this episode of Driving Demand, a content partnership with Missouri Beef Industry Council, we learn why check-off dollars are invested in pre-harvest beef safety threats from antimicrobial resistance and salmonella.
Dr. Mandy Carr- Johnson, Senior Director of Scientific Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, on behalf of the work they do for the Beef Checkoff, is our guest. She tells Brownfield that check-off funds are invested in identifying strategies and technology to continuously improve the safety of beef and beef products, meeting consumer expectations and growing demand.
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Before adding a farm employee, COUNTRY Financial representative Jason Lieske recommends a farm policy review to be sure an adequate workers’ compensation policy is in place should there be an accident.
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Justin Knoblock, Regional Vice President of Farm Credit Illinois, highlights their new program that waives fees at closing including origination fees, traditional loan appraisals and UCC filings to help farmers save even more money on loans. Listen to the podcast to learn how much you can save on a loan with Farm Credit Illinois, even in today’s volatile ag economy. Visit www.farmcreditIL.com or contact your local FCI office for more information.
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Weeds are a problem for farmers across the country, but Andy Carriger, an Enlist field specialist with Corteva Agriscience, says herbicide resistance has made some species especially difficult to control. In many cases, he tells Brownfield pigweed and waterhemp prove to be the most challenging and recommends attacking with multiple sites of action.
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University of Minnesota Professor Tim Griffin uses mesocosms to evaluate how farmers can adapt their nitrogen management to reduce loss during extreme weather events.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle are $.50 higher this week, feeder cattle markets were steady to $2 lower. December live cattle futures closed $1.70 higher this week. November feeder cattle contracts closed $3.85 lower. Choice box beef lost $1.87. Cash hogs closed $1.45 higher. December lean hogs closed $4.60 higher. The pork cutout value gained $2.10.
- Weekly slaughter – Cattle slaughter is estimated at 637,000 head, down 28,000 on the week. Hog slaughter is 2.73 million head, up 5% from a week ago.
- Monthly Trade Data – Pork exports were 527-million pounds in August, up 18 million from a year ago. Year-to-date pork exports are 849-million pounds. While US exports to China are up 1.03-billion pounds above year-ago levels.Beef exports were 268-million pounds in August, up 6-million pounds for the previous year. The first year-over-year increase since the start of COVID-19 outbreaks in the US.
- Supply and Demand – Things of note: USDA increase 2020 US beef production by 90-million pounds and beef imports increasing 175-million pounds. Effectively increasing per capita availability by 0.6 pounds. On the pork side: USDA reduced 2020 pork exports by 200-million pounds and 2021 by 300-million pounds. Also increasing per capita consumption in the US. USDA’s raised livestock prices for cattle and hogs relative to last month, suggesting overall stronger demand.
- Next week’s reports – Retail prices and Consumer Sentiment
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AGI SureTrack has a big announcement this week. They’ve introduced the AGI FieldLab, which director of marketing Robin Walters says is the industry’s first hand-held spectrometer, allowing growers to get lab results right in the field.
“We’re talking oil, protein and moisture results right while you’re out in the field or while you’re unloading a truck,” Walters says. “It’s a super simple, easy, quick tool to use that gives you similar results to the best benchtop spectrometers.”
Walters says AGI SureTrack worked with Consumer Physics to develop the FieldLab spectrometer.
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One of the most important management decisions for farmers is selecting the right feed products for their herd.
In this Managing for Profit, Mark Richhart, DEKALB national top producer silage and forage manager shares some insight on choosing the right corn silage product for your operation.
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Farming is dangerous work. COUNTRY Financial representative Brian Riches tells Brownfield life insurance helps protect families in case a bread winner is tragically taken.
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Compeer Financial senior swine lending specialist Chris Murphy says the coronavirus pandemic continues to send ripple effects across the food supply chain, and the pork sector is no exception. Processing slowdowns that occurred as workers got infected resulted in market ready hogs with no place to go. Murphy says harvest capacity is improving, but there’s still plenty of uncertainty and a lot of risk for producers. And he suggests some of the changes brought on by COVID-19 could be here to stay.
This episode was released October 5, 2020.
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Enlist field specialist Andy Carriger says while broadleaf weeds are traditionally the main target for many farmers, effective herbicides are also needed to keep grass in check.
He recommends a season-long approach that incorporates multiple sites of action and tells Brownfield Enlist E3 soybeans fit well in that program.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle were $2 higher through Thursday and feeder cattle markets were $1 to $4 higher. As of 9am, December live cattle futures contracts were down $.65 and November feeder cattle contracts were down $.50. Choice box beef was $1.25 higher through Thursday, led by ribs. Cash hogs were $2.50 higher, as of Thursday. December lean hog futures were down $.85. Pork cutout value is $3 higher (through Thursday) on strength in loins, butts, picnics, and ribs.
- Weekly slaughter weights – Cattle slaughter rates continue to approach year-ago levels. Current data suggest a carcass weight of 919 versus 904 pounds a year ago. For hogs, carcass weight is 212 pounds compared to 210 a year ago.
- Restaurant Performance Index – August RPI gained half a point relative to July. Led by a 1.4 gain in the expectations component. Same store sales were actually 0.9 relative to July and Customer Traffic was down 0.2.
- Jobs Report – Jobs rose by 661,000 in September and the Unemployment rate declined to 7.9 percent.
- Risk Management – Corn and soybean prices jumped this week following the USDA’s quarter stocks report.
- Next week’s reports – Monthly Trade Data and WASDE
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Understanding your bottom line. It’s one of the biggest challenges facing many growers today, says Neal Dilawri, senior vice president with AGI SureTrack.
“It’s become a much tougher business to operate in, with tighter margins—and ROIs and breakevens have never been more important,” Dilawri says. “The demands of the bank for financials, the extensions of credit, the demands of the IRS, and the end-user for traceability—it all leads to this conversation of reconciliation and how to report it.”
On today’s program, Dilawri discusses how the AGI SureTrack system can help growers address those challenges.
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COVID-19 has led to closures of schools and childcare centers. It is complicating both family expenses and earning capabilities. That means parents are facing a unique set of financial challenges.
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Farmers rely on every tool available when it comes to controlling weeds.
Enlist field specialist Dan Puck says unfortunately, there are very few herbicides available today that effectively control the toughest weeds. That’s why he says stewarding those herbicides and managing them properly is necessary to prolonging their efficacy on difficult weed species.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle were $1.50 higher and feeder cattle markets were steady to $5 lower. October live cattle futures were up $.40 and October feeders were down $1.70. Boxed beef gained $1 this week. Cash hogs were $4.25 higher for the week and October lean hog futures ended week up $5.25. Pork cutout value increased $6.20 this week, which places it nearly $20 above year-ago levels. There was strength across the board, but led by the hams and bellies.
- Slaughter – 651,000 head of cattle were slaughtered this week, up 0.9% from last week.Hog slaughter this week was 2.627 million head. Hog slaughter is up 1.9% from last week.
- Cold Storage – Read meat and poultry at the end of August was 2.3 billion pounds, that’s 7.4 percent below year-ago levels. Lower pork inventories were the driver, down nearly 250-million-pounds from year-ago levels.
- Livestock Slaughter – Total cattle slaughter is down 4.3% from year-ago levels, while cattle weights were up 2.9 percent from year ago levels. Pork production is 2.9 percent higher year-to-date, with slaughter up 2 percent and weights up 0.9 percent.
- Hogs and Pigs – Surprises in the Hogs and Pigs report? Breeding hogs were only down 1.5%. June through August pig crop is projected to decline 3.3%. The number of heavy weight hogs.
- Cattle on Feed – Placed in August came in at 109.2, near the top-end of the pre-report estimates. On Feed on September 1 came in at 103.8, also near the top of pre-report estimates. Nearly half of the placement growth was in the 8 to 9 weight category.
- Next week’s reports – Restaurant Performance Index and Jobs Report
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Dave Ahern with AGI SureTrack says when it comes to marketing their grain, producers should be asking themselves three questions.
“I think we really need to look at an approach of ‘what do we have, when is the right time to sell it, and where do I want to sell it to,’” Ahern says.
Ahern says AGI SureTrack’s “Secure Carry” approach can help producers with their marketing strategy.
“When you have a plan put together, we find out that we can pay for bins a lot faster, we can borrow better and have a better relationship with our banker—and, of course, we’re more profitable as well.”
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With harvest underway, farmers are starting to think about their seed product selection for next year.
In this Managing from Profit, Jeremy Lake, DEKALB product development manager shares some insights on corn product selection and what’s new beginning in 2020.
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University of Minnesota professor Mikael Elias on his work to disrupt the communication between bacteria that could stop bacteria-based disease infection in corn.
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September is National Preparedness Month, and unforeseen circumstances this year have made planning all the more important. It is essential that families be prepared for emergencies that might lead to financial stress.
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With another growing season coming to an end, farmers will not only be harvesting their crops, but also taking inventory of what worked and what didn’t in 2020.
In the battle against weeds, Enlist field specialist Dan Puck recommends using multiple herbicide sites of action as part of what he calls a program approach to weed control.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle are $2.70 higher this week. Feeder cattle markets are $3 to $8 higher for the week. October live cattle future contract up $1.65. October feeder cattle up $1.55. Choice box beef price fell $6.25 this week, pressured by lower ribs and loin. Cash hogs were nearly $5 higher this week. The October lean hog future contract gained $.25. Pork cutout value gained $3.70 on strong belly prices.
- Slaughter – 645,000 head of cattle slaughter this week.Hog slaughter this week was 2.587 million head. Hog slaughter, year to date, is 1.2% above year-ago levels.
- Consumer Sentiment – September index of consumer sentiment gained 6.5 percent over August. That’s some of the strongest levels we’ve seen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Consumer sentiment was bolstered by both strong consumer sentiment and stronger consumer expectation.
- Global Pork Demand picture – Scott and Meghan talk about some of the drivers for the US global pork market.
- Next week’s reports – Cold Storage, Hogs and Pigs, Livestock Slaughter, and Cattle on Feed
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AGI SureTrack has released a new mobile app that enables seed selection, production, marketing and bookkeeping from the palm of your hand. With supporting hardware, the app offers equipment data collection, bin monitoring, automated grain conditioning, and field data analysis via soil probes and weather stations.
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For farmers who are planning for high yielding soybeans, it could pay to invest in fall fertilizer applications.
In this Managing for Profit, Channel technical agronomist Daniel Lundeen shares some insight on the role field evaluations and soil testing play in increasing soil fertility and yields.
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COUNTRY Financial representative Justin Skarie says safety on rural roads is, literally, a two-way street. His reminder during Farm Safety and Health Week is that people navigating country roads are sharing space with large farm equipment that does not turn on a dime. Giving farmers leeway and taking extra time will help keep everyone safe.
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Brenda Murphy with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin discusses keeping dairy farmers connected to consumers to share their stories about food production, sustainability, and animal care. She also talks about the importance of dairy farmers as we approach National Farmers Day October 12th.
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2020 has been a challenging year on so many fronts.
In this podcast, Lance Albin, president of UMB Bank’s Agribusiness Division, discusses the challenges of 2020 and the stability that American farmers and ranchers have provided during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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·This week in the markets – Cash cattle are fell $2.25 this week while feeder cattle markets are steady to $4 higher. October live cattle futures are up $1.00 for the week and October feeder cattle gained $2.00 on the week. The Choice/Box beef price lost $5.20 this week, led by the weakness in loins. The Choice box beef price remains right at year-ago levels. Cash barrow and gilts are nearly $4.00 higher this week. The October lean hog futures contract closed $6.50 higher this week on ASF concerns in Germany. The pork cutout value was up $4.50 this week, led by higher ham and belly prices.
·Slaughter – Cattle slaughter for the week is estimated at 574,000 head, that’s 9.3% lower than the previous week but is affected by the Labor Day holiday. Hog slaughter is estimated at 2.335 million head, that’s 5.7% below a week ago. Year to date hog slaughter is 1.3% above year ago levels despite the lower slaughter levels that occurred when processing plants where shuttered or slowed during the COVID-19 outbreaks in processing plants.
·Monthly Exports – Red meat net exports rebounded in July by nearly 50 million pounds. Pork exports year to date are 24% above 2019 levels while beef exports are 7.7% below years ago levels. July beef exports were up 36% from June. US pork exports to China grew 48 million pounds relative to year ago levels.
·Retail prices – Meat prices declined again in August but still remain above year ago levels. The choice beef price average $6.49 a pound in August, down $0.35 from July The pork retail price averaged $4.08 per pound in August, down $0.10 from July.
·Next week’s reports – Consumer Sentiment
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Neal Dilawri says the AGI SureTrack platform allows growers to get all the of the functions of their operation, from seed to harvest to financials, in one place.
“I’ve talked to growers who are operating on five to seven systems. You know, one for precision ag, one for soil, one for weather, one to their combine—so many different systems to get what they need,” Dilawri says. “Whereas, if they could operate on one and all that data was there, it’s so much easier to operate One place to go to get the report on what they need for their return-on-investment, or what’s in their inventory, or what the market is selling their product for.
“I call it the ‘easy button’, whereby they can go to one singular platform and have access to that data to make better decisions.”
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University of Minnesota Extension Educator Brad Carlson discusses how nitrogen best management practices continue to evolve and how farmers can adapt to become more efficient.
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Data analytics can help farmers make better management decisions to improve their bottom line.
In this Managing from Profit, we’ll hear how the Climate FieldView digital platform can help farmers maximize the performance of their crops.
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The vice president of appraisal for Compeer Financial says lower quality farmland is more than holding its own.
Mike Morris tells Brownfield land values in general have been surprisingly strong given several years of low commodity prices and depressed farm incomes.
He says Compeer has a recreational benchmark, and it has gone up significantly this year.
And while high-quality land is also retaining its value, Morris says the tier between high and low-quality has slipped a little this year.
This episode was released September 8, 2020.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were $2 lower. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $6 lower this week. October live cattle were down $1 and October feeder cattle down $2. Choice box beef was down $2.40 this week. Cash hogs are $1.60 higher. October lean hogs jumped $5.80 this week. Pork cutout values jumped $3.39, driven by the higher hams and bellies.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter was 633,000 head, that’s 21,000 below last week. Hog slaughter was 2.484 million head, that’s 173,000 below week-ago levels.
- Restaurant Performance Index – The Overall Index came in at 97.1, which is up .7% from June. That’s the highest level since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The Overall Index was led by the strong performance in the Current Situation Index, which posted a 1.5% gain relative to June.
- Jobs Report – We added 1.4 million jobs in August. The Unemployment Rate fell to 8.4 percent. That was in line with expectation, but was below the 1.7 million jobs we added in July.We remain more than 11 million jobs below pre-COVID levels.
- Farm Income – USDA projects Net Farm Income for 2020 to be 19 billion above year-ago levels. Government payment are expected to be 15 billion higher than they were in 2019.
- Next week’s reports – Monthly Trade Data, Retail Prices and WASDE
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The volume of data available to farmers continues to grow at a rapid pace, says Robin Walters with AGI SureTrack.
“The agtech industry is just booming right now—and there’s so many data collection tools and data points out there,” Walters says. “Our main focus at AGI SureTrack is creating one source where you can go and get all of that data translated, to where it makes sense and is converted into actionable items that you can check off your to-do list.”
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University of Minnesota Extension Educator Jodi DeJong-Hughes discusses the soil health practices that prevent erosion, and why farmers are still hesitant to make the switch.
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Having a plan heading into harvest can be extremely beneficial. A Channel agronomist says if farmers want to maximize the bushels harvested, they need to evaluate plant health in each field.
In this Managing for Profit, Matt Nelson details what farmers need to watch for this time of year.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle are $1.50 lower this week. Feeder cattle auctions were $3 to $8 lower this week. October live cattle futures are down $4 and September feeder cattle futures were down $5 for the week. Choice box beef is nearly $8 higher this week. Cash barrow and gilts are $.50 higher this week. October lean hogs were down $.55 for the week. Pork cutout value was down $1.30.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter for the week was 654,000 head, that’s up 0.3% from a week ago. Hog slaughter is at 2.664, that’s a 1.8% increase from a week ago.
- Cold Storage – Beef ending stocks for July were down 15-million-pounds relative to a year ago – so basically unchanged. Pork ending stocks were down 153-million-pounds relative to a year ago. Bellies, hams, and loins all declined, but loins dropped the most.
- US/Canada All Cattle and Hogs Report – Total cattle and calves were unchanged. Beef cows were down 0.8% relative to a year ago. All hogs and pigs were 4.4% higher, the kept-for-breeding down 0.9%. Sow numbers in Canada are 1.5% higher.
- US Trade Data – ERS is now projecting FY21 US Ag exports to be valued at $140.5 billion, that’s up $5.5 billion from their FY20 projections. China trade is projected to increase $4.5 billon.
- Next week’s reports – Restaurant Performance Index, Monthly Trade Data, Jobs Report, Farm Income
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Padu Krishnan, a professor of food science at South Dakota State University, discusses his work to bring DDGS to the kitchen table by enhancing taste and appearance.
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With forecasts for record or near-record crops, and with the recent derecho wind event, there is likely to be a significant increase in temporary grain storage this fall. On today’s program, we’ll talk to Jeff Fjelstul with AGI SureTrack about PileManager, a fully automated system that remotely monitors wind speed to control aeration fans for temporary grain piles.
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Tough to control weeds are one of the biggest challenges farmers face every year.
In this Managing for Profit, Asgrow brand manager Clint Chaffer discusses plans for Asgrow XtendFlex soybeans that will be available for the 2021 growing season – pending regulatory approval.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle are up a little more than $2 this week and feeder cattle markets are steady to $3 higher. October live cattle futures are down $1.10 for the week and September feeder cattle lost $1.70 on the week. The Choice/Box beef price increased $12.60 this week, led by strength in loins and ribs. The Choice box beef price is now $17 below year-ago levels. Cash barrow and gilts are $1.25 higher this week. The October lean hog futures contract closed a $1.10 higher this week. The pork cutout value was up $2.30 this week, led by higher ham prices.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter for the week is estimated at 652,000 head, that’s 1.9% above the previous week but 0.8% below year-ago levels. Hog slaughter is estimated at 2.618 million head, that’s 2.3% above week ago and 3.4% above year-ago levels. Year to date hog slaughter is 1.2% above year ago levels despite the lower slaughter levels that occurred when processing plants where shuttered or slowed during the COVID-19 outbreaks in processing plants.
- Livestock Slaughter – Red meat production set a record at 4.811 billion pounds in July as pork production expanded by 7% and beef production grew by 3% relative to year ago levels. Although year to date total cattle slaughter fell by 4.2% in 2020 relative to a year ago, a 2.9% increase in cattle slaughter weights over the same period has muted the lower slaughter data. Year to date hog slaughter is 2% above the year ago level and hog slaughter weights are 0.5% above the year ago level thus far in 2020.
- Cattle on Feed – Cattle on feed on August 1 were 2.0% above year ago levels as July feeder cattle placements came in at 111% of a year ago. The August 1 inventory was a historic record for August at 11.284 million head. July placements and August on feed inventory came in well outside of trade guesses.
- Next week’s reports – Cold Storage, US and Canadian Cattle and Hogs
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Brett Andricks, director of strategic sales with AGI SureTrack, says now is the time to look beyond a traditional commodity-based pricing model and to consider specialty opportunities within the marketplace. And Andricks says AGI SureTrack can help by matching the right growers with the right processors.
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In light of Covid19, in this podcast we are looking at what’s next regarding interest rates and potential impacts to a farmers’ bottom line.
Compeer Financial chief risk officer Bill Moore says with rates at historically low levels, now might be a great time to refinance. He also cautions producers waiting for rates to go even lower.
This episode was released August 18, 2020.
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Karen Doster is the Director of Youth and School Programs for the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Doster discusses how they use dairy checkoff dollars to work with school nutrition departments to create positive dairy experiences for students, and she explains how educational programs that teach students about dairy farming have changed because of COVID-19. Doster also discusses the Fuel Up to Play 60 partnership with the National Football League.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle are nearly $3.25 higher this week and feeder cattle were steady to $3 higher this week. October live cattle up $3.60 this week and September feeder cattle are up $1.40 this week. Less optimism on feeder cattle as corn futures increased nearly $.17 this week. Choice boxed beef was up $5.35 this week, still trailing year-ago levels by nearly $21. Cash barrow and gilts are up $.45 this week and the October lean hog futures contract closed up nearly $2. Pork cutout value was up $4 this week.
- Slaughter – Hog slaughter for the week is estimated at 2.565 million head, that’s 1.2 percent higher than a week ago and 3 percent higher than a year ago. Cattle slaughter is estimated at 640,000 head for the week, up 1.1 percent from a week ago, but still trailing year-ago levels by 2 percent.
- Supply and Demand – Not a lot of changes to the August WASDE relative to July.July to August chicken exports were reduced by 154-million-pounds and pork production was reduced by 180-million-pounds. USDA continues to project 2021 meat supplies growing by more than 1-billion-pounds relative to 2020. The biggest changes came in projected lower feed costs; however the report data was compiled prior to the damage in Iowa. Beef net exports were lower by 116-million-pounds in the August report on strong imports into the United States.
- Retail Prices – The beef choice retail price came in $6.84 for July, that is nearly $.75 lower than the peak level reached in May. That signals a return to a more normal market situation and further declines could be seen in the coming months. Retail pork prices were $4.18 for July, down nearly $.07 from the previous month.
- Consumer Sentiment – The number for August came in at 72.8, up only .4% over July and remains 19% below year-ago levels.The Current Economic Index was down slightly for August, while the Expectations Index show .9% growth.
- Next week’s reports – Livestock Slaughter and Cattle on Feed
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On today’s program, Dave Ahern with AGI SureTrack discusses the cost savings and other benefits of automating your grain bin drying system.
“The old ways, when Dad said ‘just run the fans, error on the side of caution, and run them more often than not’—that isn’t always the best advice. We want to run them at just the right time,” Ahern says. “We want that fan going when Mother Nature gives us productive air—and when it turns to the wrong kind of air, we want it shut off.”
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Wet weather and other environmental factors put crops as risk for early season foliar corn diseases.
In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB brand manager Kathleen McKittrick discusses management tools to help farmers protect their crops against these yield-robbing threats.
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Several landowners and farmers have experienced success in their efforts to eliminate and reduce feral hogs on their property.
In this Managing for Profit, we’ll hear from a couple of those landowners and how the Feral Hog Elimination Partnership worked for them.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle are up nearly $3 this week and feeder cattle markets are $2 to $8 higher. October live cattle futures are $1.60 lower for the week and September feeder cattle are down $0.45. The Choice/Box beef price gained $2 this week, as nearly all the components were higher. Cash barrow and gilts are $0.40 lower this week. The October lean hog futures contract closed up more than $1.50 this week. The pork cutout value was up $0.50 this week, with all components higher except hams.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter for the week ending August 8 is estimated at 633,000 head, that’s 5,000 less than last week and 14,000 less than a year ago.Hog slaughter is 2.534 million head, down slightly from last week, but up 184,000 from year-ago levels.
- Monthly Red Meat Trade – June monthly beef exports fell my 90 million pounds as Japan, South Korea and Mexico all registered smaller imports of US beef. Year to date US beef exports trail year ago levels by 113 million pounds. US pork exports registered a 16-million-pound gain in June due in large part to increases to China/Hong Kong.
- Land Values – USDA estimates farm real estate values remain unchanged in 2020. Kansas and New York values lost 3 percent on the low end, while Idaho gained nearly 4 percent.
- Jobs Report – Unemployment rate dropped from 11.1 percent to 10.2 percent for July. That rate, however, still exceeds the 2008/2009 period. 1.8 million jobs were added in July, less than the 4.8 million added in June and 2.7 million added in May.
- Next week’s reports – WASDE, Retail Prices and Consumer Sentiment
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There's been a big increase in on-farm storage in recent years, which has also increased the importance of proper grain bin management.
On today's Managing for Profit program, we'll hear from Dave Ahern, northern U.S. sales manager for AGI SureTrack. Ahern says good grain bin management is all about eliminating guesswork and always knowing the temperature and moisture in the bin.
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Lower commodity prices have some farmers looking for additional sources of revenue for their farm.
In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Zach Johnson, a fifth-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, talks about how solar has worked for one farmer.
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The feral hog elimination efforts in the Mark Twain National Forest have seen increasing success in recent years.
In this Managing for Profit, Amy Salveter, a public services staff officer for the Mark Twain National Forest talks about the role the US Forest Service has had in eliminating the invasive species.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle were up $1.25 this week and feeder markets were steady to $4 lower for the week. August live cattle futures are up $1.60 and August feeders closed up $2. Choice box beef was up $.80 for the week. Cash hogs are up $.65, while August lean hog futures were down $2. Pork cutout value lost $1.75 on lower hams and bellies.
- Slaughter – Cattle for the week 638,000 head, down 8,000 from last week, but up 5,000 from last year. Hogs slaughter was 2.543 million head, down 40,000 from last week, but up 196,000 from year-ago levels.
- Restaurant Performance Index – Fell .4 of a point for June, the Current Situation Index actually rose .5 percent for June. But as COVID-19 numbers started to rise again, the Expectations Index fell 1.2 points.
- World Markets and Trade – As much as we talk about the impact of COVID-19 in the US, it is also impacting markets around the world. For beef trade, from USDA’s January to July reports, non-US beef imports fell nearly 1 million metric tons. China, Japan, South Korea, and Mexico all contributed to the decline. It’s hard for the US to increase exports when countries are reducing their imports. Only because of China, USDA’s July non-US imports rose 220,000 metric tons (relative to the January report). But, Mexico and South Korea both saw reductions in imports.
- Next week’s reports – Land Values and Jobs Report
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Implementing new sustainable practices can be expensive. But, there’s a whole host of grants and funding that can help farmers finance those changes.
In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Zach Johnson, a fifth-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, dig into some of the options available to farmers.
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Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Brian Thalmann discusses MCGA's work to promote biofuels as part of the state's plan to reduce air emissions from transportation.
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In light of Covid19, in this podcast we are looking at what’s next regarding the direct impacts to agriculture and more specifically beginning farmers.
Chris Fitzloff, financial officer with Compeer, says the inability to gather together in person has made it difficult to address market volatility and some of the other challenges young farmers are facing.
This episode was released July 28, 2020.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle ended the week $.90 higher. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $6 higher. August live cattle futures closed $1.70 lower and August feeder cattle closed $.50 lower. Choice Box Beef price was $.25 higher this week. Cash hogs closed $2.50 higher for the week. August lean hog futures closed $1.55 higher for the week. Pork cutout value closed $2.25 this week on higher hams and loins.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter for the week was 646,000. Hog slaughter was 2.589 million for the week. Weekly cattle slaughter is down just .9 of a percent from a year ago, while hog slaughter is up 9.7 percent relative to a year ago.
- Cold Storage - Total Red Meat is down nearly 12% from a year ago, but up .7 percent from last month. Pork in storage is 464 million pounds, that’s 25% lower than last year. Total beef stock is 428 million pounds, up 5.5% from last year.
- Livestock Slaughter – June beef production is up 146 million pounds relative to a year ago. Pork production is up 273 million pounds relative to a year ago. June did have 2 more week-days this year. Weights continue to be above year-ago levels. Cattle dressed weights are up 34 pounds and hogs are up 2 pounds.
- Cattle Inventory – July Cattle Inventory report came in near pre-report estimates. Beef cows are down .8 of a percent. All signs point to small reductions in cattle numbers in the July report. Economics and dry weather could influence culling decisions for the remainder of 2020.
- Cattle on Feed – Cattle placed in June came in at 102.1 and On Feed as of July 1 was at 99.6. All numbers came in near pre-report estimates. Heifers on feed was 38.5 percent, suggesting continued declines in beef-cow inventories.
- Next week’s reports – Restaurant Performance Index
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Feral hogs pose a serious disease risk to domestic swine and other livestock.
In this Managing for Profit, Steve Strubberg, Missouri state veterinarian talks about some of the risks and why eliminating feral swine from Missouri is important to protect the health of the state’s livestock industry.
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Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign.
The coalition is reminding farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treated seed and crop protection products, to protect pollinators.
Today we have Tom Smith, executive director from the National Pesticide Safety Education Center, to remind farmers and applicators of best practices to follow when using crop protection products.
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The coronavirus pandemic has changed the landscape of field days and to some extent – producer education.
In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Mitchell Hora, a seventh-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, talks how some organizations, like the Illinois Farm Bureau are navigating the current “normal”.
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Corn disease can be found in fields every year. But, by scouting and having a disease management plan in place farmers can reduce the potential losses from disease pressure.
In this Managing for Profit, Channel Seed agronomist Tammy Ott talks about the best way for farmers to manage their corn crop.
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The US Department of Agriculture is using drone technology to aid the Missouri Department of Conservation in the efforts to eliminate feral hogs.
In this Managing for Profit, Luke Miller a UAS pilot talks about how the technology is providing valuable support to the program.
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Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign.
The coalition is reminding farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treated seed and crop protection products, to protect pollinators.
In this episode, Leslie Garcia, senior regulatory manager from Valent USA, provides some label recommendations and product use reminder to protect pollinators, farmers and applicators when using crop protection products.
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As new pests and diseases become problems and pest resistance to widely used genetic and pesticide tools increases, the study launches a survey to better understand risk from pests becomes increasingly important to corn growers, particularly when farm revenues decrease.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were $.35 higher. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $5 higher. August live cattle futures were up $3 and August feeders were up more than $7. Choice box beef fell $3.25 this week. Cash hogs were nearly $2.50 higher and August lean hog futures were up $2.75. The pork cutout value gained $2.50.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter is expected at 660,000 head this week, that’s 1.1 percent lower than a week ago. Hog slaughter is projected at 2.518 million head, down nearly 3% from a week ago.
- Retail Price - The June Retail Beef price was $7.56, nearly unchanged from the previous month. The Retail Pork price was $4.25 for June, up $.20 from May. The Farm to Wholesale beef spread was $1.35 for June, down from the record $3.90 in May. The pork Farm to Wholesale spread was $.81 in June, down from $1.19 in May.
- Consumer Sentiment – Was down 6.3 percent relative to June as new cases of COVID-19 increased. Consumer expectations fell 8.4 percent this month as a result of the new reported outbreak.
- The USMEF study – Results of a study from the US Meat Export Federation were released. In 2019, beef and pork exports contributed to more than 12% of the per bushel price of corn. Pork exports contributed to 9% of the per bushel price of soybeans.
- Next week’s reports – Cold Storage, Livestock Slaughter, July Cattle, and Cattle on Feed
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Ag retailers have the power to help or hinder farmers who are interested in sustainable ag.
In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Mitchell Hora, a seventh-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, talks about his visit with Ag View FS in Walnut, IL and how they’re helping farmers embrace sustainable ag technologies.
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In light of Covid19, in this podcast we are looking at what’s next regarding the direct impacts to the farm and more specifically the dairy industry.
Tim Swenson, senior business dairy consultant with Compeer, says dairy farmers in the Upper Midwest have gone through a period of great turmoil since the start of the pandemic, and he expects continued volatility into 2021.
This episode was released July 14, 2020.
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Farmers and landowners play a key role in the success of the Feral Hogs Elimination Partnership for the state of Missouri.
In this Managing for Profit, Jason Jensen, community and private land conservation chief shares some details of the program’s successes.
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Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign.
The coalition is reminding farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treated seed and crop protection products, to protect pollinators.
Today we have Tim Joseph, senior product manager from Landis International, representing Mitsui Chemicals Agro, to provide some product use recommendations to protect pollinators, farmers and applicators when using crop protection products.
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Carlee Breymeyer, credit director with Farm Credit Illinois, walks us through the known and unknown variables farmers should apply to their cash flow projections this year, including government loan programs and forward marketing figures during the coronavirus pandemic. Listen to the podcast for guidance on creating the most realistic picture of your financial standing. Contact your local FCI office for more information.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle were $1 higher. Feeder cattle markets were $2 to $8 higher. August live and feeder cattle contracts were steady for the week. Choice box beef fell $1.95. Cash hogs dropped $1.50 this week. August lean hog futures contract was up $.82. The pork cutout value gained $1.90.
- Slaughter – For the week ending July 11, 664,000 head for cattle slaughter. Hog slaughter is 2.606 million head. Cattle slaughter is about 9 percent above a year ago and hog slaughter is 7.7 percent ahead of last year’s pace.
- Monthly Trade Data - The biggest new out of May’s exports data, with the exception of China, red meat exports were lower to other markets.Beef to Japan in May was down 33% and beef to South Korea was down 20%, while beef to China and Hong Kong was 23% higher in May. Pork to Japan was down 25% and down 24% to South Korea, but up 148% to China and Hong Kong.
- Supply and Demand – USDA continues to increase red meat production for 2020. The July estimate increased beef, pork, and chicken production 1.6 billion pounds relative to June. With little change to forecast of net exports, US meat consumption has increased 3.7 pounds per person for 2020. That could signal more pressure on US livestock prices.
- Next week’s reports – Retail Prices and Consumer Sentiment
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When the Nuss family from California went all-in on asparagus – and it backfired they had to make some changes in order to survive.
In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Mitchell Hora, a seventh-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, talks about how the Nuss family embraced regenerative agriculture and made it work for their farm.
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The Feral Hog Elimination Partnership was developed in 2016 and 2017 with 4 specific objectives.
In this Managing for Profit, Travis Guerrant, state director with the USDA’s Wildlife Services for Missouri and Iowa details the plan.
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University of Minnesota researcher John Baker researches perennial living mulches that can be established in sensitive locations within cropped fields and managed so that they can support continued row crop production with environmental benefits.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle were down $1 this week. Feeder cattle auctions were anywhere from steady to $4 higher. August live cattle futures contract was up nearly $4 and August feeder cattle were up $3. Choice Box Beef price fell $3.60 this week. Cash hogs were $.75 higher this week. August lean hog futures ended the week $.75 higher. Pork cutout value was down $.48 this week.
- Slaughter – It was another week of decent slaughter totals. The daily average for cattle 121,000 this week and the average for hogs is around 467,000.
- USDA’s Acreage Report - Estimated corn planted at 92-million acres, down 5 million acres from planting intentions. Soybean planted area came in at nearly 84-million acres, down slightly from March intentions.
- Restaurant Performance Index – For May came in at 96.8, up from 94.9 in April.Same store sales and customer traffic all showed positive moves in May relative to April.Expectations were also higher in the report, but most do not expect the return to pre-COVID levels by the end of this year.
- Job’s Report – The government says 4.8 million jobs were added in June, lowering the unemployment rate to 11.1 percent.
- Next week’s reports – Monthly Trade Data & WASDE
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Changes in federal law have opened the door to growing commercial hemp and farmers across the country have been experimenting with production.
In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Mitchell Hora, a seventh-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, talks about Scott Thellman’s first foray into hemp.
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A research biologist is using genetic tools to identify feral hog swine populations throughout the US and map their movement.
In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Tim Smyser with the National Wildlife Research Center explains how the technology works.
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Rewards Beyond Rebates is an agronomics first program – allowing growers to choose the right agronomic solutions specifically for their farms.
On today’s program, Matt Cook, BASF Innovation Specialist explains that BASF has listened to growers and is giving them what they want and need to be successful.
For more information, talk to your BASF representative and go to rewardsbeyondrebates.com
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After a successful trial with cover crops Indiana farmer Rick Clark was hooked.
In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Mitchell Hora, a seventh-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, shares the journey of how this Indiana farmer went “all-in” on regenerative ag and how it’s saving him a ton of money.
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Feral swine disrupt native species and ecosystems. They destroy habitat and young wildlife and their rooting causes issues from soil erosion to reduced water quality.
In this Managing for Profit, state wildlife veterinarian Dr. Sherri Russel explains why it’s important to eradicate this invasive species.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle are down $4 this week and feeder cattle markets are steady to $7 higher. August live cattle futures are unchanged for the week and August feeder cattle are up slightly more than $1.00. The Choice/Box beef price fell $20 this week, with weakness in nearly all the components. The Choice box beef price is now equal to year-ago levels. Cash barrow and gilts are unchanged this week. The July lean hog futures contract closed more than $3.00 lower this week. The pork cutout value was down $4.10 this week, led by lower loin prices.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter for the week is estimated at 656,000 head, that’s 0.3% below the previous week and 1.8% below year-ago levels. Hog slaughter is estimated at 2.587 million head, that’s 5.5% above week ago and 5.4% above year-ago levels.
- Cattle on Feed – Cattle on feed on June 1 were 0.5% below year ago levels as May feeder cattle placements came in at 98.7% of a year ago. Increased cattle placements in Colorado and Kansas helped offset lower placements in other states.
- Next week’s reports – Cold Storage, Hogs and Pigs, and Livestock Slaughter
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In this episode of Today, Tomorrow, and the Long View Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner speaks with Lance Albin, president of UMB Bank’s Agribusiness Division about the legacy and stability that farmland affords during any economic period.
We are several months into the economic and social effects of a global pandemic that has impacted everyone. As farmers think about the effect COVID-19 has had on their farms and families, and the uncertainties that have been created, there is one thing that has remained consistent. That's the value of farmland.
Tune in to this episode for more information.
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Growers want manufacturers to focus on the agronomic fit on their farms and not on bundles or rebates. BASF has introduced a new initiative to meet the grower’s needs.
Rewards Beyond Rebates is an agronomics first program. On today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show, Melanie Burke, Innovations Specialist, tells Brownfield BASF is investing in on-farm resources to truly help farmers create an individual plan that works for them.
To learn more, Growers should talk with their local BASF representative or go to RewardsBeyondRebates.com.
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The dairy industry continues its work to become more sustainable and environmental scientist and New Mexico dairy farmer Tara Vander Dussen is using social media to shed light on the industry.
In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Zach Johnson, a fifth-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcasts shares more about their conversation.
To learn more, check out the “A Chat with a New Mexico Milkmaid” episode on FieldWork’s YouTube channel.
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A healthy crop during the growing season leads to higher yields and a boost to the bottom line.
In this Managing for Profit, Randy Myers shares some tips for protecting the yield potential for both corn and soybeans.
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The goal of the Feral Hog Elimination Partnership is to eradicate feral hogs and eliminate the threat of damage from the invasive species to crops, animals, and livestock.
In this Managing for Profit, Travis Black, with Colorado Parks and Wildlife explains how his state accomplished it.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle are down nearly $8 this week and feeder cattle markets are steady to $3 higher. August live cattle futures are down $1.50 and August feeder cattle are $2.50 lower. The Choice/Box beef price fell $57 this week, with weakness in all the components. The Choice box beef price is now just $18.50 above year-ago levels. Cash barrow and gilts are down $5 this week. The July lean hog futures contract closed $2.70 lower this week. The pork cutout value was down $5.60 this week, led by lower loin prices.
- Slaughter – Cattle slaughter for the week is estimated at 658,000 head, that’s 3.5% above the previous week and 1.6% below year-ago levels. Hog slaughter is estimated at 2.475 million head, that’s 0.6% above week ago and 0.7% above year-ago levels.
- Retail Prices – Skyrocketed in May. Beef retail price index change was 18.2% relative to year-ago levels. The pork index was 7.3% higher. A boneless chuck roast was nearly 30% higher than a year ago at $7.05 and the ground beef price was nearly 17% higher at $4.46. Sliced bacon was actually 8% below year-ago levels at $5.35. Boneless pork chops were 15% above year-ago levels at $4.41.
- Consumer Sentiment – Preliminary June numbers showed large gains coming in at 9.1% higher than May. The current economic conditions of the index rose 6.7% and the index of consumer expectations was nearly 11% higher than last month. That still leaves the overall index trailing year-ago levels by 20%.
- Supply & Demand – USDA raised their 2020 production for beef, pork, and chicken.The agency now projects 2020 beef production to be down 1.8% while pork production is estimated to be 0.5% above year-ago levels and poultry production up 0.3%. USDA expects beef, pork, and chicken production in the 4th quarter of this year to be below year-ago levels.
- Next week’s reports – Cattle on Feed
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Rewards Beyond Rebates is an agronomics first program – allowing growers to choose the right agronomic solutions specifically for their farms.
In today’s program, Matt Cook, BASF Innovation Specialist explains how Rewards Beyond Rebates works. He says his first step is listening. He works with the farmers to learn as much about the operation as possible so they can tailor an agronomic program that fits that specific farm.
To learn more, Growers should talk with their local BASF representative or go to RewardsBeyondRebates.com.
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Organic farming isn’t new. But, regenerative agriculture is a new concept that takes a more holistic approach to farming and it’s gaining some traction.
In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Zach Johnson, a fifth-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcasts shares why more people are inquiring about this farming philosophy.
To learn more, check out the “Regenerative Vs. Organic” episode on FieldWork’s YouTube channel.
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Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign.
The coalition is reminding farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treated seed and crop protection products, to protect pollinators.
In this episode we visit with Caydee Savinelli, pollinator and stewardship lead from Syngenta, who provides some tips for farmers and applicators when working with beekeepers and best practices to protect pollinators when applying pesticides.
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Bayer’s Crop Protection Portfolio provides farmers with a wide variety of choices to control weeds. And, with the Bayer PLUS Rewards program, farmers can earn more money back from their purchases.
In this Managing for Profit, Bayer’s Frank Rittemann explains.
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University of Minnesota Assistant Professor Melissa Wilson is researching practices that will allow cover crops to thrive on fields using manure.
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Feral hogs carry more than 40 pathogens that pose a risk people, livestock, and pets.
In this Managing for Profit, Mike Bodenchuk, state director for the Texas Wildlife Services Program says by eliminating the feral hog population people can keep themselves and their animals protected.
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With the majority of the U.S. corn and soybean crop planted, many growers are turning their attention to weed control.
For farmers using a post-emergence herbicide, Corteva Agriscience new technology specialist Josh Wilson says there are plenty of tools and resources to help with those applications.
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· This week in the markets – Live cattle are down nearly $3. Feeder cattle markets are steady to $3 higher this week. August live cattle $3.15 lower and August feeder cattle were down $1. Choice boxed beef fell $75 this week. Cash hogs are down $6.70 this week and July lean hog futures contract is down $2.75. Pork cutout value fell $14, despite bellies being up $10.
· Slaughter – Cattle slaughter for the week was 636,000 head, a 21 percent increase from the previous week, and down 4.4 percent from a year ago. Hog slaughter is 2.452 million head, that’s an increase of 25.8 percent over a week ago and 1.7 percent relative to a year ago.
· Monthly Trade Data: Total US beef exports in April were down 8-million pounds from a year ago, despite strong exports in demand. Year-to-date beef exports are still 7 percent above year-ago levels. Total pork exports were up 117 million pounds relative to a year-ago, slowing their record pace of 2020. China has been the primary purchaser, up 181 million pounds over last year.
· Jobs Report: Unemployment rate dropped to 13.3 percent, much better than the pre-report estimate of 20 percent. This could be good news for the rebound for domestic demand. But what does this do for another potential round of stimulus money?
· Restaurant Performance Index: Came in at 94.9, nearly unchanged from a month ago.
· Next week’s reports – Retail Prices, WASDE, and Consumer Sentiment
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BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates. BASF Rewards Beyond Rebates is an agronomics first program – allowing growers to choose the right agronomic solutions specifically for their farms.
On Today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show, Melanie Burke, Innovations Specialist with BASF tells Brownfield the BASF approach to making input decisions is not based on rebates, but rather on agronomic decisions that will support growers with ways to maximize the return on investments on their fields.
It’s a grower-focused approach that offers both flexibility and rewards.
To learn more, Growers should talk with their local BASF representative or go to RewardsBeyondRebates.com.
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Water plays an important role in all of our lives. But how much do we really know about it?
In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Zach Johnson, a fifth-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, highlights some of the findings from a recent survey of American’s knowledge about water issues.
To learn more, check out the “Water + Us” episode on FieldWork’s YouTube channel.
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Bayer PLUS Rewards gives growers the flexibility they need in a rewards program.
In this Managing for Profit, Bayer’s Josh VanDeWalle provides an update on the program and says growers are already able to receive their rewards.
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Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign.
The coalition is reminding farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treated seed and crop protection products, to protect pollinators.
In this episode we visit with Stephanie Darnell, seed treatment stewardship manager from BASF, who provides some tips to farmers on what to do with leftover treated seed..
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The goal of the Feral Hog Elimination Partnership is to eradicate feral hogs and eliminate the threat of damage from the invasive species to crops, animals, and livestock.
In this Managing for Profit, Mike Bodenchuk, state director for the Texas Wildlife Services Program, explains why hunting isn’t an option.
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Enlist field specialist Josh Wilson says he takes a “zero tolerance” approach to his weed management program. While that might seem daunting, especially when it comes to herbicide-resistant weeds, he tells Brownfield the Enlist system offers proven performance and ease-of-use.
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· This week in the markets – Live cash cattle down $1.50 while feeder cattle markets were anywhere from $2 to $7 higher. June live cattle futures were up $2.70 this week and August feeders ended the day $6.40 this week. Choice box beef is down $31 this week. Barrow and gilt prices fell another $4 this week. June lean hog futures were down $2.40 this week. Pork cutout value fell $8.30 this week, drug lower by loins and ribs.
· Slaughter – Estimated weekly slaughter in this holiday shortened week for cattle was 5.6 percent lower than last week and hog slaughter was down 8 percent. Cattle still trails year-ago levels by 11 percent and hogs by nearly 8 percent.
· Trade: Weekly trade data for the most part continues to show some promise.
· COVID-19 Q&A: Unemployment rates continue to rise
· Next week’s reports – Monthly Trade Data and Jobs report
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BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates.
While each grower and operation differ, most share the same common goal: to maximize return on investments from their inputs.
On Today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show, Melanie Burke, Innovations Specialist with BASF tells Brownfield this initiative offers multi-year benefits for growers.
BASF Rewards Beyond Rebates is an agronomics first program – allowing growers to choose the right agronomic solutions specifically for their farms.
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There are some regenerative practices that can put carbon back into the soil.
In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Mitchell Hora, a seventh-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, shares how farmers can get paid for putting carbon back into the soil.
To learn more, check out the “Carbon Markets” episode on FieldWork’s YouTube channel.
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Feral hogs pose a serious threat to Missouri’s land, crops, and livestock. The state’s Department of Conservation is working to eliminate the invasive species to reduce the losses to Missouri agriculture.
In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Dale Nolte explains why eliminating the species is important to protecting Missouri agriculture.
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Enlist field specialist Scott Jungman says a successful post emergent application begins with the right nozzles and tank mixes. Another key is following wind speed recommendations. And he tells Brownfield applicators must also be mindful of what crops are downwind.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle trade was nearly $6 higher. Feeder cattle auctions steady to $5 higher. June live cattle futures ended the week $.30 higher. August feeder cattle were down $2.20. Choice cutout value was down $53 this week, but still $186 above year-ago levels. Cash barrow and gilts are down $3.60. June lean hog future contract was $.90 higher. The pork cutout value lost $15 this week, with bellies leading the move lower.
- Livestock Slaughter – Estimated weekly slaughter for cattle is 11 percent higher than last week and hog slaughter is 1.5 percent higher. Cattle still trains year-ago levels by 14 percent and hogs by 8 percent.
- Cold Storage - Inventory of beef, pork, chicken, and turkey totaled nearly 2.5 billion pounds, that’s 2.1 percent above year-ago levels. Beef inventory is 14 percent above year ago levels and pork belly inventory was 32 percent above last year. Strong loin prices appeared to loin inventory down 3 percent relative to 2019. Chicken breast meat is up 33 percent and leg quarters were up 25 percent, highlight the impact of food service disruptions to the chicken industry.
- Livestock Slaughter - April beef production was nearly 20 percent below year-ago levels on a nearly 22 percent decline in cattle slaughter. Pork production was 11 percent lower in April compared to last year. Year-to-date beef production is still 0.8 percent above year-ago levels and pork production is 3.8 percent above year-to-date. Cattle dressed weights continue to run 15 to 20 pounds above year-ago levels and hog weights have jumped 3 pounds above year-ago levels.
- Cattle on Feed - Cattle placed in April came in at 77.7 percent of a year ago, right in line with pre-report expectations, suggesting cattle moving into feed yards are slowing down. This will just “kick the can down the road” for the cattle coming into the feed yards.
- COVID-19 Q&A
- Next week’s reports – Restaurant Performance Index
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University of Minnesota Soil Scientist Anna Cates looks at how newly installed tile impacts the soil carbon sequestration balance and how long it takes for the system to rebound and rebuild in comparison to undrained fields.
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BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates.
On Today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show Matt Cook, BASF Innovation Specialist talks about the benefits of the program. He says it is an agronomics first program: allowing growers the opportunity to choose the right agronomic program and products that work best specifically for their farms. The paybacks are based on yields, not rebates.
While each grower and operation differ, most share the same common goal: to maximize return on investments from their inputs.
For more information, talk to your BASF representative and go to rewardsbeyondrebates.com.
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Talk with Field Work is a content partnership with Brownfield and the Field Work podcast.
Some row crop farmers are adding livestock back into their operations. While that may come as a surprise – it is providing significant benefits
In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Mitchell Hora, a seventh-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, talks about how livestock becomes more than just an additional form of revenue.
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As farmers are finishing up planting, now’s the time to start thinking about pest management
In this Managing for Profit, Brent Titus, territory sales manager for UPL reminds growers to be proactive when it comes to implementing pest management strategies...
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Feral hogs pose a significant risk to Missouri’s farmers and landowners and the state’s Department of Conservation is working to eliminate them.
In this Managing for Profit Jack Mayer with the Savannah River National Laboratory explains how they became an invasive species and just how much damage they can cause.
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Enlist field specialist Scott Jungman says resistant weeds, changing weather patterns, and in many cases a whole lot of acres to cover, makes season-long weed control very challenging.
With that in mind, he calls flexibility a crucial component of weed control. And he tells Brownfield the Enlist system provides that.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle more than $11 higher this week. Feeder cattle markets are steady to $4 higher for the week. June live cattle are $1.80 higher this week, while August feeder cattle fell $6.20. Choice Box Beef ended the week $18 higher, despite record losses in the second half of the week. Cash barrow and gilt prices were steady for the week. June lean hogs futures are down $3.50. Pork cutout value ended the week nearly $3 higher, despite weakness in bellies and hams.
- Processing pressure: Cattle slaughter is estimated at 499,000 head this week, up 10 percent from a week ago.Hog slaughter is at 2.1 million head, up 18.5% from last week. However, cattle slaughter remains nearly 25 percent below a year ago and hog slaughter is 11 percent lower from last year.
- Supply and Demand: USDA lowered their production estimates for beef, pork, and chicken by 4.65 billion pounds. At the same time, USDA lowered fed cattle prices by $7.
- Retail Prices: The April Consumer Price Index for food at home grew by 2.7 percent relative to March. That was led by the overall meat consumer price index growing by 4.5 percent. Choice beef was up 6.6 percent, pork was up 1.2 percent, and chicken up 5.3 percent.
- Consumer Sentiment: Increased 2.6 percent relative to April as the current economic index rose 11.7 percent. That still leaves the overall index 26 percent lower than a year ago.
- Next week’s reports – Cold Storage, Livestock Slaughter, and Cattle on Feed.
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BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates.
On Today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show, Robbie Upton with BASF Ag Solutions explains how the initiative benefits growers by offering more choices, transparent pricing and proven product performance.
Choice and customization are important to farmers and a key part of Rewards Beyond Rebates. Upton tells Brownfield BASF also offers up a team of experts to help growers.
To learn more, Growers should talk with their local BASF representative or go to RewardsBeyondRebates.com.
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Implementing edge of field practices can help to filter a farm’s runoff before it reaches nearby waterways.
In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Mitchell Hora, a seventh-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, highlights some of those practices and how they’re helping to improve farmer’s conservation efforts.
To learn more, check out the “Getting Edgy” episode on FieldWork’s YouTube channel.
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Full-spectrum production systems can help control diseases and provide additional health benefits to your soybean crop.
In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen, technical service lead for UPL explains how the use of fungicides can help boost soybean yields and provide residual benefits all season long.
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Herbicide resistance has plagued farmers across the Midwest for more than two decades.
Steve Snyder, Enlist field specialist for Corteva Agriscience, says a proven approach to controlling resistant weeds is incorporating multiple sites of action and different types of herbicides.
He tells Brownfield that strategy will also help stave off resistance in the future.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle are $4 higher. Feeder cattle auctions ranged from $1 to $8 higher for the week. June live cattle futures contract is up more than $7. And August feeder cattle futures are up $9.25. Choice boxed beef is $92 higher this week, nearly double the value of year-ago levels. Barrow and gilt prices are up a little more than $8 this week. June lean hogs futures contract was $1 lower this week. The pork cutout value gained $20 this week.
- Processing pressure: Cattle slaughter is up 6.4 percent for the week and hog slaughter is up 15.3 percent.For cattle that’s still 32 percent below year-ago levels and hogs are 24 percent below last year’s levels.
- Monthly Trade Data: US pork exports in March were 244,000 MT, that’s up 40 percent from last year. Beef exports in March were 88,000 MT, 7.8 percent increase relative to a year ago. For pork, China purchased 70,000 MT. Beef exports to Japan were 25 percent above year-ago levels.
- Jobs report: US Unemployment Rate jumped 14.7 percent, the highest level since The Great Depression. Over 20 million people lost their jobs in April.
- Coronavirus outbreak Q&A: The latest on the impact of COVID-19.
- Next week’s reports – WASDE, Retail Prices, and Consumer Sentiment
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BASF does not have a complicated incentive structure. Instead, growers can utilize BASF products along with the expertise of local BASF agronomists and representatives to help earn the highest yields possible at the end of the season.
2019 presented numerous challenges for growers. On Today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show, Robbie Upton with BASF Ag Solutions tells us that having the right choices was key to helping growers find the best agronomic solutions for their farms.
To learn more, Growers should talk with their local BASF representative or go to RewardsBeyondRebates.com.
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Taryn Wolff, Rural 1st consumer loan officer with Farm credit Illinois, shares the advantages and opportunities available through the Rural 1st country living lending program. Listen to the podcast for details on how Rural 1st loan officers help people make sure lending limitations do not get in the way of their country living dreams. Contact your local FCI office or visit https://farmcreditil.com/Products/country-living-loans for more information.
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Farmers are looking for a nitrogen solution for their crops – and Pivot Bio PROVEN continues to deliver.
In this Managing for Profit, Mark Reisinger, vice president of commercial operations says now that planting is underway, they’re looking forward to their virtual field days this summer.
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Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign.
The coalition is reminding farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treated seed and crop protection products, to protect pollinators.
In this episode we visit with Stephanie Darnell, seed treatment stewardship manager from BASF, who provides tips to farmers about how to prevent seed spills, the importance of covering them up, and how these best practices can help protect pollinators and other wildlife.
For more information, visit www.growingmatters.org.
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Using full-spectrum production systems to control diseases can also provide additional crop health benefits.
In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen, technical service lead for UPL talks about how the use of fungicides can provide maximum performance and yield in corn, with residual soil activity throughout the season.
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Farmers strive to control weeds all season long, and Corteva Agriscience Enlist field specialist Steve Snyder says a residual herbicide plays an important part.
He continues to get questions about when to apply and if residuals should be layered. And of course, how farmers can get the biggest bang for their buck?
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- This week in the markets – Cash fed cattle ended the week $1 lower. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $2 higher. June live cattle futures closed $5 higher and the August feeders closed $1.50 higher. Boxed beef gain $76 this week on strength in all primals. Cash hogs gained nearly $8 this week and the June lean hog contract gained more than $11. Pork cutout value closed nearly $21 higher on strength across the board.
- Processing pressure: There continues to be pressure in the processing sector. The President invoked the Defense Production Act which should eventually alleviate some pressure on the supply chain.
- Restaurant performance index: TheMarch overall index came in at 95, that is a record low, surpassing the previous record low which was in December 2008. Same store sales and customer traffic both registered 15-point declines from February to March. The expectations component of the index also fell, down 3 percentage points as the outlook look clouded.
- Coronavirus outbreak Q&A –
- Jobless claims continue, how closely we’re watching domestic demand.
- Global market still showing some promise.
- Next week’s reports – Monthly Trade Data and a Jobs report
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A better pay off starts with better agronomics. BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit – not a complicated incentive structure.
Growers want manufacturers to focus on the agronomic fit on their farms and not the bundles or rebates. On today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show, Robbie Upton with BASF Ag Solutions says that his company is aiming to do that by providing trusted, proven and recommended products that are most effective.
To learn more, Growers should talk with their local BASF representative or go to RewardsBeyondRebates.com.
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To help farmers navigate the current ag economy Brownfield Ag News is hosting a series of live webinars about COVID-19’s impact on various segments in agriculture.
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Pivot Bio PROVEN is applied as a liquid in-furrow at the time of planting. For farmers who want to use PROVEN but may not be equipped with the equipment needed, Pivot Bio has designed a system to make it easier.
In this Managing for Profit Adam Holm, equipment program manager for Pivot Bio details the NLIGHTEN system.
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In 2019, white mold, grey leaf spot, sudden death syndrome, and northern corn leaf blight were problematic for growers. And could lead to additional disease pressure this year.
In this Managing for Profit, Brent Titus a territory sales manager with UPL explains how using the right fungicide early can improve a crops performance.
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Dan Puck, Enlist field specialist with Corteva Agriscience, says controlling weeds throughout the entire growing season is critically important to both maximizing yields and to prevent tough weed problems from getting worse.
He suggests adopting a season-long program approach, and offers three key steps to help farmers accomplish just that.
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Lindsey Pease, a professor with the University of Minnesota' department of soil, water and climate, is leading data collection in northwest Minnesota to determine how ag practices and off-farm practices are driving nutrient loss.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle were unchanged this week. Feeder cattle auctions were anywhere from $2 to $8 higher this week. The June live cattle futures contract closed $3.50 lower and the May feeder cattle futures closed $2 lower. The Choice/Box beef price gained $40 this week, with all component substantially higher. The cash barrow and gilt price dropped $2 this week. June lean hog futures contract was up nearly $8. The pork cutout value gained nearly $17 this week. Bellies gained $47 this week.
- Processing pressure: Weekly slaughter numbers are concerning. Beef slaughter is down almost 7 percent from last week and down 27 percent for the same period last year. Pork slaughter is down 11 percent on the week and down about 15 percent for the same period last year.
- Cold Storage – Total stocks of beef, pork, and poultry were at 2.4 billion pounds, up 1.5 percent on the year. Beef ending stocks were up 11 percent, pork was up 2.2 percent, and chicken was up 6.1 percent.
- Livestock slaughter – Record March red meat production at nearly 5 billion pounds, up 13 percent from a year ago. Cattle weights for March were more than 25 pounds above their 2019 levels. Hogs weights were a pound higher than last year. Pork production for the 1st quarter of 2020 was 8.6 percent above a year ago and beef production was 8 percent higher for the 1st quarter.
- Cattle on Feed – On feed as of April 1 was 5.5 percent below year-ago levels. Cattle placed on feed tumbled to 77.3 percent of a year-ago as cow-calf producers held onto calves. Sales of feeder cattle in March were about 50 percent below year-ago levels. There’s only been one other time that the decline of cattle placed be larger than the latest report, that was January 2007. Percentage of heifers on feed came in at 37 percent for the 1st quarter, still confirming no real growth in beef cow inventory.
- Cattle producers have a lot of things going right now: 30/14 movement, M-Cool. What are the priorities? What are some of the positives/negatives to each.
- Coronavirus outbreak Q&A –
- Processing plant shutdown updates
- Jobless claims continue, the total has jumped to 26 million, and the US has lost all of the job growth since the end of 2010
- Global market still showing some promise.
- Next week’s reports – Restaurant Performance Index
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BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates.
On today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show Robbie Upton with BASF Solutions explains how Rewards Beyond Rebates works. He says that un many scenarios calculated, it only takes an increase of .25 bu/acre of soybeans and less than 1 bu/acre corn to win at harvest over rebate offers.
BASF incentivizes growers for making the right agronomic choice for the overall profitability of their acre. When it comes to product selection, BASF makes herbicide and seed decisions simpler by offering a range of options within the program.
To learn more, Growers should talk with their local BASF representative or go to RewardsBeyondRebates.com.
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Sean Blomgren, owner of Blomgren Seed says his customers introduced him to Pivot Bio PROVEN, a unique crop solution. And now it’s part of his product offerings.
In this Managing for Profit, he talks about what makes Pivot Bio PROVEN so unique.
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As farmers head to the fields to start planting, they may notice some agronomic issues that need to be addressed.
In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Henry, a technical service manager for UPL addresses some of those issues and the best way for growers to navigate them this spring.
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Farmers must stay on their toes in the battle against herbicide-resistant weeds.
Dan Puck, an Enlist field specialist for Corteva Agriscience, recommends starting clean and utilizing multiple sites of action. He says these best management practices are widely endorsed by weed scientists and industry representatives.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle were down more than $8 this, while feeder cattle auctions were steady to $4 lower. The June live cattle futures contract closed $2.10 higher. The May feeder cattle futures contract was up $1.20. The Choice Box Beef price has gained $6 this week. Cash barrow and gilt prices were $2.50 lower this week. The June lean hog futures closed $5.50 lower this week. Pork cutout value closed $1.36 higher on strength in bellies.
- Estimated Weekly Slaughter – down 6 percent relative to a week ago. Hogs were down 7 percent from last week.
- Retail Prices – The Choice retail price for March was unchanged relative to the previous month. Pork retail price was $3.85, down $.02 from the previous month.Retail bacon prices were $.24 lower in March relative to February. Sirloin steak prices lost $.07.
- Coronavirus outbreak Q&A –
- Processing plant shutdowns continue.
- Jobless claims continue to rise, they were up another 5 million this week, push the tally over the past 4 weeks to 22 million.
- Global market still showing some promise.
- Next week’s reports – Cold Storage, Livestock Slaughter, Cattle on Feed
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BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates.
On today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show Robbie Upton with BASF Solutions explains how BASF incentivizes growers for making the right agronomic choice for the overall profitability of their acre. When it comes to product selection, BASF makes herbicide and seed decisions simpler by offering a range of options within the program.
Upton tells Brownfield that BASF believes the focus should be based on choice and upfront clear and transparent pricing, rather than just a check at the end of the year.
To learn more, Growers should talk with their local BASF representative or go to RewardsBeyondRebates.com.
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Pivot Bio PROVEN is a microbial nitrogen biofertilizer that is providing farmers an alternative source to synthetic nitrogen. Brian Buckallew, director of channel development for Pivot Bio says they’re working to reach more farmers in the coming year.
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Frogeye leaf spot was typically considered a southern disease, but over the last several years has been spread into the Midwest and Upper Midwest.
In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen technical services lead with UPL shares the best way for growers can protect their yields.
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Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign.
The coalition is reminding farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treated seed and crop protection products, to protect pollinators.
Today we have Jane DeMarchi, vice president of government and regulatory affairs from the American Seed Trade Association, to discuss the importance of following product labels, using seed-flow lubricants to mitigate dust-off and best management practices to help protect pollinators.
For more information, visit www.growingmatters.org.
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There’s potential for lot of grain to dry this fall. The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) has developed on-line tools that can take much of the guesswork out of planning what’s needed for fuel.
If government estimates come anywhere close to what is ultimately realized, the year 2020 will be known for high corn acreage. Mike Newland, PERC’s director of agriculture business development, tells Brownfield PERC is developing an online calculator for propane requirements this fall.
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Managing weeds is essential to raising a good crop, and dicamba herbicide is a key tool for controlling weeds. But some farmers might have questions about the technology.
WinField United agronomist Mark Glady says it’s important to understand similarities and differences with other herbicides like 2,4-D, and to mitigate dicamba drift.
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BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates.
On today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show Robbie Upton with BASF Solutions explains how this initiative allows growers the freedom to choose the best agronomic solution for their acres. This approach to making input decisions is not based on rebates, but on agronomic decisions that will support growers with ways to maximize yields in their fields.
To learn more, Growers should talk with their local BASF representative or go to RewardsBeyondRebates.com.
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- This week in the markets - Live cattle were $6 lower and feeder cattle auctions were anywhere from $1 to $4 lower. June live cattle closed more than $3.25 higher for the week and the May feeder cattle contract closed more than $10 higher. The Choice Box Beef price fell $12.75 this week. Cash hogs fell nearly $7.50 this week, while the June lean hog futures contract closed $.85 higher. The pork cutout value fell $9 this week. Estimated cattle slaughter was down about 50,000 head from last week. Hog slaughter is down about 40,000 head relative to a week.
- Supply and Demand estimates – USDA lowered livestock prices in the April report as a result of the coronavirus. Cattle prices were lowered $3.50/cwt and hogs’ prices are $8/cwt lower. Chicken prices were $.09/pound lower. USDA lowered exports of beef, pork, and chicken by 500-million-pounds this month and lowered production of those meats by 1-billion-pounds.
- Consumer sentiment – The April Index of Consumer Sentiment dropped 20 percent this month, the largest decline ever reported. The 31-point decline in the Current Index was double the previous record decline, set in October 2008. Moderating these record decline, was an expectation that COVID-19 will soon peak.
- Coronavirus outbreak Q&A –
- Processing plant shutdowns are a growing concern
- Jobless claims continue to rise, they were up 6.6 million this week.
- Food service restrictions are impacting domestic demand numbers
- However, global demand does remain the silver lining.
- Next week’s reports – NONE
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Finding the microbe that had the genetic potential to convert atmospheric nitrogen to ammonium didn’t happen overnight.
In this Managing for Profit Sarah Bloch, associate director of research strategy with Pivot Bio talks about how they identified the best microbe and commercialized it into their first product Pivot Bio PROVEN.
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Corn seedling and foliar diseases can cause millions of lost bushels every year.
In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB product development manager Jeremy Lake discusses the strong lines of defense available to farmers this year.
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There is no plant resistant to heat and flame. University of Nebraska weed scientist Stevan Knezevic says proper technique and equipment make propane generated flame weeding possible and effective. Knezevic has done extensive research into the application.
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Some of the most challenging glyphosate resistant weeds are pigweed, waterhemp, and ragweed. But there are new tools available to farmers to battle then.
In this Managing for Profit, Tom Mudd, UPL’s marketing manager for corn and soybeans discusses what options are available.
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Jeff Vetsch, soil science researcher at the University of Minnesota's Southern Research and Outreach Center, evaluates the effectiveness of cover crops as a nitrate reduction strategy in northern climates.
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Farmers can use many different methods to get micronutrients to the crop. WinField United agronomist Jon Zuk says most of the time it starts with a dry product blended in with macros like nitrogen or phosphorus during the fall or spring.
Depending on the method, he says there can be certain benefits or limitations. And Zuk encourages growers to always consider the return on investment.
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- Cash cattle are nearly $9 lower this week and feeder cattle auctions were anywhere from $4 to $15 lower this week. The June live cattle future contract closed a little more than $8.50 lower and the May feeder cattle futures contract closed nearly $12.50 lower. Choice Box Beef cutout fell $16 this week. Cash barrow and gilt prices were $6 lower this week. The June lean hog futures contract tumbled nearly $16. Pork cutout value feel $15.50. Bellies, on Thursday afternoon, were at their lowest daily close in the last 22 years. Bellies have fallen 61 percent from March 23 to April 2nd.
- Prospective Planting – Principle crop acres are expected to be 16.5 million acres higher falling just shy of the 2018 level. Corn acres are nearly 97 million acres, would be the largest plantings since 2012. Soybean acres increase 10 percent to 83.5 million acres
- Month Trade Data – Beef exports were 21.1 percent higher in February, with Japan and South Korea leading the way in increases. Pork exports were 45.5 percent higher in February, primarily due to increased exports to China.
- Restaurant Performance Index & Jobs Report – These numbers are for February: The overall index was fractionally higher for February (from January) driven by a 1.3 percent increase in the current situation index. The survey was done at the beginning of the COVID19 outbreak, so projects are off 1.2 percent for the expectations part of that index. Jobs Report – we lost 701,000 jobs in March. The first decline since 2010.
- Coronavirus outbreak Q&A –
- As COVID-19 continues to make waves through the economy, it’s going to get tough for the next 60 to 90 days.
- Adjustments that producers can make on the input side.
- Are there any silver linings in the long-term outlook for beef and pork?
- Next week’s reports – WASDE, Consumer Sentiment, and Retail Prices
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BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates
On today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show Robbie Upton with BASF Solutions explains as growers put the final touches on their plans for the upcoming growing season, making the right agronomic decisions will lead to stronger returns than any rebate program.
Upton says Rewards Beyond Rebates is about more choices combined with transparency in prices and the best product performance, which is the best way to achieve higher yields.
To learn more, Growers should talk with their local BASF representative or go to RewardsBeyondRebates.com.
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Recognizing the hard work and dedication of FFA students
In many parts of the country, students are finishing up their school year at home. And in the midst of all the changes, Tracy Willits with Pivot Bio says the company wanted to recognize FFA students and the work they're doing to continue their ag education. So, she says, they launched the FFA Video Challenge.
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The difficulties of the 2019 season didn’t just impact last year’s crop performance, it also set the stage for some additional challenges this year.
In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist Harmon Wilts of Minnesota shares some ways growers can better control weeds this spring.
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Flame weeding is a good way for organic farmers to control weeds, but a mechanical engineering professor George Gogos at the University of Nebraska says it’s a viable alternative to combat chemical resistance and to save money.
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Weed slips are costly. And in the furious pace of planting farmers can’t afford to let weed slips happen.
In this Managing for Profit Tom Mudd, marketing manager for corn and soybean herbicides with UPL says farmers need to be proactive in their weed control measures.
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Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign.
The coalition is reminding farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treated seed and crop protection products, to protect pollinators.
In this episode, Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner spoke with Nick Tinsley, SeedGrowth technical service representative from Bayer, to introduce the campaign and give some stewardship reminders as farmers take to the fields.
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As the 2020 growing season approaches, its important farmers have a solid plan for managing weeds.
WinField United agronomist Mark Glady is concerned a lack of snow might give some weeds a jump start, so he’s recommending a spring burndown herbicide application.
He says timing is key, as is the chemistry used to control the weeds.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle were nearly $10 higher this week. Feeder cattle sales were anywhere from $5 to $20 higher this week. April live cattle futures contract closed $1.45 higher and the April feeder cattle futures contract closed $1.10 higher. Choice box beef price was nearly $12 higher this week, led by strength in chuck and round. The cash barrow and gilt price was $2.60 higher this week, while the April lean hog futures contract closed $3.80 lower. The pork cutout value gained $3 this week, on strength in loins, butts, and ribs. Loins traded above $1 at times this week for the first time since 2015. While bellies, were at their lowest close since 2008.
- Cold Storage – Total stocks of beef, pork, chicken, and turkey were 2.4 billion pounds. That’s 0.3 percent higher than a year ago. Beef stocks were 3.6 percent higher than a year ago and pork was 7.5 percent higher than a year ago.
- Hogs and Pigs report – There are a lot of pigs on hand. There were some surprises. The all hogs number came in at 104% of a year ago. Longer-term, breeding inventory came in at 100.4%, which was outside of the pre-report inventory. In general, the report suggests a lot of hogs in the near-term, but a slower growth-rate at the end of 2020 to 2021.
- Coronavirus outbreak –
- Scott and Meghan answer questions submitted this week.
- Volatility in the cattle markets isn’t going away anytime soon. That may make risk management more challenging right now.
- There were a record 3.28 million people file for unemployment benefits last week as the coronavirus hit the US economy. This will create domestic demand concerns and could have an impact at the retail level.
- Next week’s reports: Restaurant Performance Index, Perspective Plantings, Monthly Trade Data, and Jobs Report
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BASF launched an industry-initiative targeting pigweeds on the farm.
In this Operation Weed Eradication Radio Road Show, Darren Unland, Technical Marketing Manager with BASF says pigweeds are troublesome for several reasons, not the least of which is that they produce a lot of seed.
Unland says using cover crops on the farm is one of the cultural practices they suggest.
Cover crops shade the ground and can provide competition for weeds.
Operation Weed Eradication includes a multi-year approach to cultural and mechanical practices, chemical control and eradication diligence on the farm.
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Keeping the supply chain moving is crucial to the ag industry right now. And with planting just around the corner for much of the Corn Belt, farmers are going to need their product when they’re ready to roll.
In this Managing for Profit, Mark Reisinger, vice president of commercial operations for Pivot BIO says they’re making changes in order to continue serving their customers.
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The 2020 planting season is just around the corner. And for farmers, working alongside agronomic professionals throughout the growing season can help to maximize performance.
In this Managing for Profit, Bayer Regional Agronomy lead Chris Souder offers some recommendations for farmers so they can best work with their agronomist.
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Full-spectrum crop protection is critical following a year like 2019.
In this Managing for Profit, UPL territory sales manager Corey Abels addresses some agronomic issues growers should be aware of for 2020 and the solutions available.
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The USDA is offering grants to upgrade irrigation systems from diesel power to propane power. The agency’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides financial assistance to farmers who are ready to make that change. Mike Newland with the Propane Education and Research Council tells Brownfield Ag News the USDA incentive opportunity falls under the category of improving energy efficiency. The USDA’s REAP grant allows for 25 percent of the total project cost, but Newland says there’s more. The Propane Education and Research Council is offering an incentive that’s in addition to what’s available from the USDA.
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Mark Dorenkamp talks about COVID19 Update with Ag Country CEO Marc Knisely.
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There’s a lot to consider when producing a crop, from seed traits and weed management to return on investment and the environment.
Truterra vice president Jason Weller says woven into those considerations is sustainability, which he defines in a couple of ways.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle ended the week $.50 higher, feeder cattle markets traded from $4 to $10 lower. The April live cattle futures contract closed nearly $4 higher and the April feeder cattle futures contract closed up nearly $7. Choice box beef price closed up nearly $36 this week. All components were higher, with chuck leading the way, up nearly $50. Cash barrow and gilt prices were nearly $3 higher this week. April lean hog futures ended the week nearly $6 higher. The pork cutout value gained almost $7 this week.
- Livestock Slaughter – Year to date cattle slaughter is 3.7 percent above year-ago levels, beef cow slaughter is running 13.2 percent above year-ago levels to date. Hog slaughter is 6.6 percent above year-ago levels. Cattle weights for February are 17 pounds above the year-ago level.
- Cattle on Feed – USDA’s report came in very close to pre-report estimates. Cattle placed in February is down nearly 8 percent relative to a year ago. Cattle on Feed as of March 1 were .2 higher than a year ago. That likely suggests tighter supplies later in 2020.
- Coronavirus outbreak – There’s been a lot of news this week. Scott and Meghan discuss how all of that news can be digested in the livestock industries.
- Next week’s reports: Cold storage and Hogs and Pigs report.
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BASF is leading an initiative to defend acres in new ways and eradicate pigweeds on the farm. Operation Weed Eradication takes a balanced approach of utilizing cultural and mechanical practices, chemical control and eradication diligence to help growers take a step in the right direction towards a weed-free future.
In this Operation Weed Eradication Radio Road Show, Kate Greif, Marketing Manager with BASF talks about why waterhemp and palmer amaranth are the target of this initiative.
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In this episode of Today, Tomorrow, and the Long View Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner speaks with Lance Albin, president of UMB Bank’s Agribusiness Division about the importance of working capital ratio and how farmers can work to maintain or improve theirs in these tough economic times.
Working capital ratio is computed by dividing current assets by current liabilities and Albin says to many bankers and lenders, it is one of the most important financial elements to the operation.
Tune in to this episode for more information.
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Research trials form 2019 show that Pivot Bio PROVEN is outperforming synthetic nitrogen year-over- year.
In this Managing for Profit we’ll recap what those research studies showed – and how growers can use that information to boost yields in 2020.
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Despite the weather challenges in 2019, farmers across the Corn Belt saw some big yields. And there are a lot of opportunities for more in 2020.
In this Managing for Profit, we’ll hear from one of the DEKALB 2019 NCGA yield contest winners and learn more about what’s available for 2020.
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In farming -efficiency is key. Farmers are looking for products that help increase yields and plant stand without increasing planting rates.
In this Managing for Profit, Matt Hays, territory rep for UPL shares how the Unlock 5 strategies and solutions can boost the bottom line.
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Among the many benefits of using propane energy, propane supplier Luke Fitzpatrick has this thought for the coming warmer months.
“Propane is one of the cleanest fuels out there,” said Fitzpatrick, who’s with MFA Oil and is past chairman of the Missouri Propane Education and Research Council.
Equipment designed to run on propane is available even though it’s not as evident as conventionally powered equipment, said Fitzpatrick. “Just bring it up to your dealer.”
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As farmers prepare for the 2020 growing season, plans are coming into focus.
Jon Zuk, WinField United agronomist, says planning is multi-faceted, and should begin with plant genetics.
From there, he points to several other agronomic decisions that could make or break this year’s crop.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle were $4 lower this week. Feeder cattle were $5 to $10 lower. Live cattle futures dropped $10.50 this week. April feeder cattle closed $18 lower. Choice boxed beef is down $1 this week. Cash barrow and gilt prices ended the week unchanged. April lean hog futures contract ended the week a little more than $10 lower. Pork cutout values gained $2 again this week.
- Monthly Trade Data – For January, pork exports were up 185 million pounds, relative to a year ago. China was the primary driver of that strength. Beef exports were 7 million pounds higher. Chicken exports were 16 million pounds higher. 2020 is off to a good start. **These numbers were prior to the coronavirus outbreak.
- Supply and Demand – USDA is now suggesting beef, pork, and poultry production is more than 4% above 2019. They continue to increase their estimate for meat production. From February to March there was an increase of over 600 million pounds.Pork exports were increased by 375 million pounds.USDA also lowered the price of cattle $2.50 and hogs by $1.
- Consumer Sentiment – The overall Index of Consumer Sentiment in March was an overall decline of 5% from February to March. The Index of Consumer Expectations is 7.4% below February.
- Coronavirus and the demand picture – Scott and Meghan talk about how the recent news can potentially impact the livestock sector.
- Next week’s reports: Livestock Slaughter and Cattle on Feed.
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Bayer PLUS Rewards allows farmers to choose the products that are right for their farms and earn rewards on their eligible purchases along the way. The Portal does all the heavy lifting so farmers don’t have to keep track of paperwork.
We’ll find out more from Bayer’s Josh VanDeWalle in this Managing for Profit on Brownfield.
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Propane supplier Luke Fitzpatrick is hard-pressed to list all the ways the fuel is used in agriculture.
“Irrigation, grain drying of course, building heat, generators to keep buildings warm whenever we have bad weather,” said Fitzpatrick, past chairman of the Missouri Propane Education and Research Council, recalling more of the ways propane is used on the farm, “water heaters, also weed control, forklifts, vehicles and lawnmowers.”
Fitzpatrick, who is with MFA Oil, says advantages of using propane begin with saving money.
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Challenging weather conditions limited the application of fall fertilizer, and WinField United agronomist Jon Zuk says farmers are asking about how that will impact the upcoming growing season.
He recommends designing a plan centered on a corn hybrid’s response-to-nitrogen score.
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- This week in the markets – Live cash fed cattle were down $1.40 this week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $5 higher for the week. April live cattle closed down $1.45 this week and April feeder cattle futures closed down $2.30 for the week. The Choice Box Beef price gained $0.60 this week. Cash hogs closed up $0.60 on the week. The April lean hogs closed up strongly with a gain of over $4.00 for the week. The pork cutout value was $1.35 higher for the week, as weakness in hams was offset by the remaining primals.
- US and Canada Cattle and Hogs – The combined US and Canada livestock numbers were released this week showing similarities between the two countries. The US inventory numbers were from previously released USDA reports. Canada cow inventory was 2% lower and at levels not seen for many years. Canada sow inventory was slightly lower relative to a year ago.
- Jobs Report – A strong jobs report for February showed that 273,000 jobs were added. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5%. The jobs report survey was conducted before the current COVID-19 outbreak had unfolded.
- Next weeks’ reports – Monthly Trade, WASDE, Retail Prices and Consumer Sentiment.
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AGCO is joining forces for BASF’s Operation Weed Eradication initiative, bringing mechanical expertise to the table. In this Operation Weed Eradication Radio Road Show, Scott Kay, Vice President of U.S. Crop for BASF talks about the importance of collaboration in addressing weed resistance.
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University and on-farm trial data from 2019 shows Pivot BIO PROVEN is outperforming synthetic nitrogen fertilizer year-over-year and helping growers boost yields.
In this Managing for Profit, Mark Reisinger VP of commercial operations take a deep dive into the data.
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UNLOCK5’s unique portfolio supports crop stimulation, nutrition and protection for improved crop resilience and lower stress.
In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen explains how that results in higher yields and improved crop quality.
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Brent Heid ships thousands of young weanling pigs every week. His challenge is to keep them comfortable.
“We use liquid propane heat in almost every room and in almost every hallway,” Heid told Brownfield Ag News.
Heid, whose western Missouri farrow to wean operation is known as Lone Tree Farms, manages propane levels with the help of supplier installed and monitored gauges on his fourteen propane tanks. Before the tank monitors were installed, Heid says during particularly frigid periods, they occasionally had to scramble to prevent young pigs from getting cold.
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Advancements in precision agriculture are allowing farmers to base decisions on more and more datasets.
WinField United agronomist Jon Zuk says tissue sampling is a key component of that data, and from there farmers can unpack ratios of nutrients to strike the proper balance.
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· This week in the markets – Live cash cattle were down nearly $4 lower. Feeder cattle markets were anywhere from $3 to $10 lower. April live cattle closed down more than $10 for the week and the March feeder cattle contract was down more than $9. Choice Box Beef prices were $.60 higher this week. Cash barrow and gilt prices were unchanged for the week. The April lean hog futures contract closed $5.25 lower for the week. The pork cutout value was $1 higher this week.
· Cold Storage – Beef ending stocks were down 4.1 percent over a year ago. Total supplies of pork in cold storage was 625 million pounds, 11 percent higher than last year at this time. Ham stocks were only 1.7 percent above year-ago levels, while bellies were up 32 percent and loins were up 43 percent respectively.
· Restaurant Performance Index – Came in at 101.1 for January, higher than the December number. Both the current situation index and expectations index were higher than the previous month. The index of same-store sales was strong at 104.4, that’s a 3 percent increase from December.
· Increased volatility in the market – There are a lot of issues that have been popping up that are creating more volatility in the markets. Some of those include how the coronavirus outbreak is and will impact overall demand, increased competition on the global pork market from Brazil, and worries about the US allowing imports of Brazilian beef.
· Next week’s reports: US and Canada Cattle and Hogs and the latest Jobs report.
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BASF has launched a new industry-initiative targeting pigweeds on the farm.
Pigweed resistance continues to rise and the spend on herbicides for pigweed species has nearly quadrupled in the last decade – posing a growing threat to farmers.
Herbicide-resistant pigweed is a major economic issue for growers across the U.S.
In this Operation Weed Eradication Radio Road Show, Kate Greif, Marketing Manager with BASF discusses the threat pigweeds pose to farmers
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During their graduate school research, the co-founders of Pivot Bio found a better, more efficient way of delivering what the plants needed.
In this Managing for Profit, Karsten Temme – CEO of Pivot Bio shares how their product works to boost yields and deliver crops the nutrients they need.
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From seed decisions to maintaining product quality post-harvest, UPL offers an integrated portfolio of solutions for America’s farmers.
In this Managing for Profit, Vicente Gongora, head of UPL North America outlines the portfolio of products and how it benefits the nation’s growers.
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We’ve heard about equipment that uses propane to knock down weeds. Today we get a weed specialist’s perspective.
“Basically we’re using a heat source to control the plants out there,” said Dr. Stevan Knezevic, weed specialist at the University of Nebraska.
Controlling weeds with propane flaming is appropriate for a variety of operations, including organic and conventional systems, Knezevic told Brownfield Ag News, and at this point, no weed has developed tolerance for flame weeding.
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- This week in the markets – Live fed cattle are up $.90 on the week, feeder cattle were anywhere from steady to $9 this week. The April live cattle futures contract closed $2.35 lower, while the March feeder cattle contract closed $1.25 higher.Choice box beef is down $1.90 this week, that puts Choice box beef prices $12 lower last year at this time. The cash barrow and gilt prices were $2.25 higher this week and the April lean hog futures closed nearly $3 higher this week. Pork cutout value gained $.40 this week, supported primarily by the strength in hams.
- Livestock Slaughter – Not a friendly report. January beef production up 3.4 percent and pork production up 7.6 percent relative to year-ago levels. Continuing the trend of more red met. Hog slaughter was 7.1 percent above year-ago for January.Cattle dressed weights were up 8 pounds relative to a year ago.Beef cow slaughter was 14.5 percent above year-ago levels for January.
- Cattle on Feed – The positive news this month is that placements were down .6 percent, which is well-below the pre-report guess of up nearly 2 percent. Cattle on Feed as of January 1 came in at 102.2, very close to pre-report estimates.
- USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum – Was this week. Scott and Meghan take a look at those numbers.
- Next week’s reports: Cold Storage and Restaurant Performance Index.
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In this Operation Weed Eradication Radio Road Show, Darren Unland Technical Marketing Manager at BASF explains that there are several variables and unsustainable practices that can cause potential setbacks to on-farm eradication of pigweeds.
Operation Weed Eradication includes a multi-year approach to cultural and mechanical practices, chemical control and eradication diligence on the farm.
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Half of the world’s food supply is dependent on synthetic nitrogen fertilizer, but it can have serious environmental impacts.
In this Managing for Profit, Pivot Bio’s Ernie Sanders explores how they’re working to reduce the use of synthetic nitrogen without impacting yields.
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Bayer’s Crop Protection Portfolio provides farmers with a wide variety of choices to best control and manage weeds. With the Bayer PLUS Rewards program, farmers can earn more money back from their purchases.
In this Managing for Profit, Bayer’s Frank Rittemann explains.
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Organic farmers have an uphill battle with weeds. The few chemicals available are very expensive and labor-intensive mechanical weed control is also cost prohibitive. Mechanical engineering professor George Gogos at the University of Nebraska has developed equipment that eliminates weeds using propane generated flame. It’s effective, but also qualifies as an organic method of killing weeds.
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Following a record 20 million prevented plant acres across the U.S. in 2019, an unprecedented number of farmers are trying to put together a plan for those fields outside their normal rotation.
WinField United agronomist Jon Zuk says one big consideration is what was or was not done to those acres last year.
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- This week in the markets – Live cash cattle ended the week nearly $2 lower. Feeder cattle markets were generally steady to $5 higher. The April live cattle futures closed almost $1.25 higher for the week and the March feeder cattle futures were about $4 higher for the week. Choice Box Beef price was $3.35 lower for the week on weakness in all component. Cash hogs were $3 lower for the future and April lean hogs closed nearly $2 lower. Pork cutout value was $3 lower this week, on weakness across the board.
- WASDE – USDA added nearly 650 million pounds of production for 2020 for beef, pork, and chicken.The other big change this month was barrow and gilt prices, which were slashed $5.50 from the previous month. Net exports for pork were increased 325 million pounds for February.
- Retail Prices – Choice Box Beef Price fell $.03 in February. That’s still $.20 above year-ago levels. The pork retail price gained $.03 this month, and is $.12 above year-ago levels.
- Consumer Sentiment – Preliminary results for February showed the overall index gained 1.1 percent, that is an increase of 7.6 percent year-over-year. The Index has nearly matched is peak, set two years ago, in March of 2018.
- China – Coronavirus, total impact, and can we meet Phase One agreement.
- Next week’s reports: Livestock Slaughter, Cattle on Feed, and Number of Farms in the US.
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In this Operation Weed Eradication Radio Road Show, Darren Unland, Technical Marketing Manager with BASF says to eradicate pigweed, it’s important to understand its biology.
Pigweeds are dioecious, meaning they have male and female plants. For the female plant to produce seed, cross-pollination has to occur, which creates more genetic diversity and greater chance for weed resistance to occur, even to multiple sites of action.
Operation Weed Eradication is a journey that includes a multi-year approach to cultural and mechanical practices, chemical control and eradication diligence on the farm.
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Pivot Bio provides more sustainable and environmentally sound crop nutrition solutions.
In this Managing for Profit, vice president of commercial operations Mark Reisinger explains how their product PROVEN works to maximize farmers’ return on investment.
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Certain times of the year are better to evaluate just how well your cover crops are doing.
In this Managing for Profit, Randy McElroy, technology development rep with Bayer focuses on what farmer should be looking for during those times of the year.
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Missouri vintner Andrew Meggitt worries what a springtime freeze will do to his grape production. “Frost damages buds, buds damage fruit yield and fruit yield damages profitability,” Meggitt told Brownfield Ag News. Meggitt, vice-president of production at St. James Winery in St. James, Missouri, says there are a number of propane-powered systems that can add a few precious degrees to vineyard air.
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Fungicides were widely used during the 2019 growing season, and WinField United agronomist Mark Glady says they really proved their value.
Despite a myriad of challenges that made it difficult on crops, he points to fungicides as a key reason why many growers still saw favorable yields.
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- This week in the markets – Live cash fed cattle were down $1.25 this week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $5 lower for the week. April live cattle closed unchanged this week while March feeder cattle futures closed down $1.20 for the week. The Choice Box Beef price fell $2.30 this week. Cash hogs closed unchanged down nearly $3.00 on the week. The April lean hogs closed up strongly with a gain of over $5.00 for the week. The pork cutout value was $6.20 lower for the week, as weakness showed in all primals.
- Farm Income – USDA released their first estimate of 2020 net farm income at $96.7 billion, up 3.1 billion from 2019. Lower government payments ($-8.7 billion) as a result of assuming no round three market facilitation program payments were offset by stronger livestock receipts ($8.2 billion higher).
- Monthly Trade Report – Pork exports in December 2019 were 155 million pounds above year ago levels. Strong pork trade, especially to China, will likely continue given recent tariff reductions announced. Beef exports in December 2019 were down 6 million pounds and annual 2019 beef exports were 139 million pounds below 2018.
- Jobs Report – A strong jobs report for January showed that 225,000 jobs were added. The unemployment rate remains at 3.6%. Both November and December job estimates were revised higher in today’s report.
- Next weeks’ reports – WASDE, Retail Prices and Consumer Sentiment.
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In this Operation Weed Eradication Radio Road Show, Kate Greif, Marketing Manager with BASF, stresses the importance of farmers and industry partners working together to eradicate weeds as an industry.
Operation Weed Eradication is a journey that includes a multi-year approach to cultural and mechanical practices, chemical control and eradication diligence on the farm.
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Effective weed control can mean taking an “all hands-on-deck” approach to weed management
In this Managing for Profit, Randy McElroy, technology development rep with Bayer shares how cover crops can be part of that solution.
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St. James Winery production manager Andrew Meggitt is designing propane powered equipment that will keep weeds down at the Missouri vineyard. “You’re essentially burning weeds off,” Meggitt tells Brownfield Ag News.
For 18 years, Meggitt has been vice-president of production at St. James Winery, St. James, Missouri. Before that, in his native New Zealand, he built a propane-generated prototype of what he calls a Weed Badger that he refers to as modern green technology.
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One of the first considerations when selecting soybean seed is the herbicide trait package.
WinField United technical seed agronomist Corey Evans says there’s a simple process to think through when determining what’s most critical for successfully limiting weed pressure in 2020.
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- This week in the markets – It was a down week in livestock markets.Live cash fed cattle were down $2.20 this week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $7 lower for the week. February live cattle closed down more than $3.00 this week and March feeder cattle futures closed down $3.35 for the week. The Choice Box Beef price fell $1.45 this week. Cash hogs closed down nearly $0.90 on the week. February lean hogs closed down nearly $10.00 for the week. The pork cutout value was $4.80 lower for the week, as weakness showed in in butts, hams and bellies.
- Cattle – The 2020 Cattle inventory report showed fewer cattle for the first time since 2014. Total cattle inventory fell by 0.4% and beef cow inventory was 1.2% below year ago levels. The report confirms market expectations of a smaller cattle herd and helps set the stage for smaller cattle runs late in 2020 and into 2021. The 2019 calf crop was revised downward by 240 thousand head.
- Restaurant Performance Index – The December report showed an overall index of 101.1 suggesting continued expansion yet it slowed from the 101.9 registered in November. Same store sales did show expansion in the December numbers yet came in well below the robust November level of 105.1.
- Next weeks’ reports – Farm Income, Monthly Trade Data and a Jobs Report.
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BASF has launched a new industry-initiative targeting pigweeds on the farm. Herbicide-resistant pigweed is a major economic issue for growers across the U.S.
Operation Weed eradication promotes on-farm eradication through cultural and mechanical practices, chemical control and eradication diligence.
In this Operation Weed Eradication Radio Road Show, Darren Unland, Technical Marketing Manager with BASF talks about practices growers implement on their farms to promote on-farm eradication.
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Agronomy is being improved through propane-generated heat battling harmful plant pests. “We’re taking that heat and disrupting the life cycle of that insect,” says Mike Newland, agriculture business development specialist with the Propane Education and Research Council. Agronomy in grape and vegetable production is augmented with propane, according to Newland, and it’s also being used to control some plant diseases.
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Farmers are utilizing crop models to help make tough agronomic decisions.
WinField United Technical Seed Agronomist Corey Evans says differentiating between the good crop model tools and bad ones really comes down to accuracy.
And he says WinField United’s R7 Field Forecasting tool really showed its value in 2019.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle were unchanged again this week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $5 lower. February live cattle closed $1.30 lower and the March feeder cattle fell $5.40. The choice box beef price gained $2.20 on strength in ribs and loins. Cash barrow and gilt prices gained $1 this week. February lean hogs closed nearly $.70 lower. The pork cutout value gained $3.25 this week on strength in bellies, hams, and ribs.
- Cold Storage – There’s a lot of pork and chicken in Cold Storage. Total pork in Cold Storage is up 15% for December, relative to a year ago. Loins are 45% above year-ago totals and bellies are 61% above a year-ago totals. Chicken cold storage stocks were a little above 9% above this time last year. Beef cold storage stocks were down nearly 3%. Total red meat and poultry ending stocks were 3% higher than last year.
- Livestock Slaughter – Commercial beef production in 2019 was 1% above year ago, as lower weights helped offset a 1.7% increase in total cattle slaughter. Commercial pork production grew 5% in 2019, as both hog slaughter and hog weights were up on the year.
- Cattle on Feed - Came in pretty close to pre-report estimates. Total Cattle on Feed for January 1 was 102.3%. Cattle placements in feed yard for December came in at 103.5%. The On Feed report continues to show expansion, but came in very close to pre-report expectations.
- Trade talk – Scott and Meghan provide a little trade update.
- Next week’s reports: Cattle Inventory report and Restaurant Performance Index.
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Operation Weed Eradication is BASF’s mission to enlist tough-minded growers and industry partners to take the approach that the last weed standing is the strongest, most capable and the most genetically resistant weed on the farm.
Flooding and excess moisture during the growing season caused many farmers to get a late start and kept others from planting a crop in 2019. That means there are significant crop acres where nothing other than weeds is growing.
In this Operation Weed Eradication Radio Road Show, Kate Greif, Marketing Manager with BASF joins us to talk about what Operation Weed Eradication look like coming off a year like 2019 that presented so many challenges to farmers across the country.
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Farmers are looking ahead to the 2020 growing season and the majority of them are glad 2019 is behind them.
In this Managing for Profit Bayer’s Ty Witten will take a look at what farmers need to consider as they’re making their plans for a successful growing season.
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Farmers can take advantage of incentives by switching to propane, according to Mike Newland, agriculture business development specialist with the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC). “If a farmer wants to look at purchasing new propane powered equipment there are incentives,” Newland told Brownfield Ag News, referring to the PERC’s Farmer Incentive Program.
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Most farmers have selected seed for the upcoming growing season, but WinField United technical seed agronomist Corey Evans says that’s just the first of many steps in the planning process.
He tells Brownfield technology can help with decision-making, which will likely be more complicated this year given the weather challenges of 2019.
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· This week in the markets – Live cattle were unchanged on the week and feeder cattle markets were steady to $4 higher. February live cattle were $1.50 lower and March feeder cattle closed nearly $3 lower. The Choice Box beef price gained $2.80 this week, on strength in all the components. Choice box beef prices are now equal to year-ago levels. Cash barrow and gilt prices gained nearly $1 this week. February lean hogs were basically unchanged for the week. Pork cutout value gained nearly $1 on strength in the bellies.
· Retail Prices – The Choice beef retail price gained 0.4% for December relative to the previous month. That’s 4.4% higher than December ’18. The pork retail price fell 1.3% relative to November. But is still nearly 2% above year-ago levels. Choice sirloin stead prices were $8.48, 2% above the previous month.While bacon was $5.47 in December, down 0.6% from November.
· Consumer Confidence – The January Index of Consumer Sentiment was down 0.2% relative to December on a weakening index of consumer expectations. The Current Economic Conditions Index was up 0.3% month-over-month. The January 2020 overall index is 8.7% above year-ago levels.
· Trade – It’s been a big week in trade. Scott and Meghan dig into the big trade news of the week that including the signing of the phase one trade deal with China and progress on the USMCA.
· Next week’s reports: Cold Storage, Livestock slaughter, and Cattle on Feed.
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Looking back at his 2019 soybean harvest Southern Illinois farmer Fred Helms says he was impressed. Helms says they ended up with soybean yields that were above and beyond his highest level of expectation.
In this Managing for Profit, he explains how this soybean crop beat the odds given the challenging year that was 2019.
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Ag technology is changing how farmers farm. But sifting through all the latest tools to identify what’s necessary can be a challenge.
WinField United director of digital transformation and the Deal with Yield podcast co-host Joel Wipperfurth says there are three things to consider when evaluating ag technology, beginning with knowing what the problem is before looking for a solution.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle prices were $.85 lower this week. Feeder cattle auctions were generally steady to $4 higher. The February live cattle future contract closed more than $2.50 higher this week. March feeder cattle contract was up more than $4.25. Choice box beef price gained $.85 this week. Cash barrow and gilt prices were $.25 lower for the week. February lean hog futures closed more than $1.25 lower this. Pork cutout value lost $.77 this week with weakness in loins and picnics.
- The latest Supply and Demand report was released on Friday – From a livestock perspective there was very little change with the exception of chicken production which increase by 145 million pounds. If correct, total US red meat and poultry production will be 2.8 billion pounds above the 2019 level.
- Jobs report – The US economy added 145,000 jobs in December, while slightly below expectations, still another consecutive month of job growth.
- Monthly Trade Data – Pork exports in November reached 623 million pounds, a record level of monthly exports. Beef exports have trailed year-ago levels for the 11th consecutive month. Hopefully the new bilateral agreement between the US and Japan will push beef prices higher this year.
- Scott and Meghan talk China – The phase one trade deal is expected to be signed on the 15th.
- Next week’s reports – Retail prices and consumer sentiment
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BASF has launched a new industry-initiative. This approach includes Cultural and mechanical practices, chemical control and eradication diligence
In this Operation Weed Eradication Radio Road Show, Kate Greif, Marketing Manager with BASF joins us to talk about why the time is right for Operation Weed Eradication.
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Some farmers have expressed concern that they weren’t able to fall-apply their nitrogen. But, commercial agronomist Jason Webster says he doesn’t have a single worry in the world about it. In fact he says, “I think it’s actually a good thing.”
In this Managing for Profit he’ll explain how farmers can use that to their advantage.
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Bayer PLUS Rewards isn’t your typical rewards program and farmers are benefiting.
In this Managing for Profit, Josh VanDeWalle, grower marketing manager for Bayer elaborates on how farmers can get the most of the Bayer PLUS Rewards program.
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Winter is here, and farmers are busy planning for the upcoming growing season.
WinField United agronomist and the Deal with Yield podcast host Jon Zuk says once crop rotation is determined, there’s a lot to discuss with trusted advisors.
He points to 2019 yields, soil sample results, and 2020 goals as key talking points.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle ended the week $2.50 higher. Another slow week of feeder cattle auctions due to the holiday, and not enough information is available for a comparable test. February live cattle futures contract closed nearly $2 lower this week as did the January feeder cattle futures contract. The Choice Box Beef price lost $1 this week, it now sets more than $6.50 lower than year-ago levels. Cash barrow and gilt prices rose $.70 this week, while the February lean hog futures contract closed nearly $2 lower. The pork cutout value lost $2 this week, primarily on weakness in bellies.
- Phase One Deal with China – A date has been signed. But…
- The US – Japan Trade deal has started implementation – Scott outlines what we can expect to see.
- Next week’s reports: Monthly Trade Data, WASDE and Jobs Reports come out on Friday
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BASF has launched a new industry-initiative. At the heart of this initiative is a move from managing to eradicating weeds on the farm.
In this Operation Weed Eradication Radio Road Show, Kate Greif, Marketing Manager with BASF, explains why a grower should consider adopting an eradication mindset and how Operation Weed Eradication is different from other programs that have been introduced in the past.
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Improving yields and the bottom line are priorities for farmers every year. An agronomist says now’s the time to consider changes to their nutrient management program to achieve those goals.
In this Managing for Profit, Cory Muhlbaurer shares his thoughts on what growers should focus on in the coming year.
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2019 was one of the most challenging weed control years for farmers to date.
In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Rubischko, US soy portfolio lead for Bayer Crop Science shares how the Roundup Xtend Crop System helped growers control weeds – even in a challenging weather year.
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Farmers are looking for every possible angle to remain profitable in this thin margin environment.
But WinField United vice president of seed and service marketing Jim Hedges, who farms in central Illinois, cautions against the approach of saving your way to prosperity.
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- This week in the markets – On extremely light volumes live cattle were $1.70 higher this week. There were no feeder cattle auctions to test prices this week. February live cattle futures closed $.80 higher and January feeder cattle futures closed just over $1 higher. Choice box beef price lost $1.25 on weakness in ribs. Cash barrow and gilt prices were $.75 lower on the week. February lean hog futures contract ended the week unchanged. Pork cutout value lost $.50 this week on weaker ham prices.
- Export sales report – This is the first full week following signing of USMCA and the announcement of the Phase 1 agreement from China.
- Scott recaps his top livestock market stories for 2019
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BASF has launched a new industry-initiative that calls for a balanced approach of cultural, chemical and mechanical practices to eradicate pigweeds on the farm.
In this Operation Weed Eradication Radio Road Show, Darren Unland, Technical Marketing Manager, explains how Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp pose a threat to farmers. Left unchecked, Pigweeds can rob yields and reduce crop quality.
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Precision Planting commercial agronomist Jason Webster says it’s time for growers to start challenging the status quo when it comes to building and maintaining fertility programs.
In this Managing for Profit he explans why he wants put aside management decisions that growers think are safe, and make them think outside the box and outside their comfort zone.
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The Bayer Plus rewards program offers farmers more choices, easier access to their incentives, and they can earn more money back from their purchases.
In this Managing for Profit, Bayer’s Lauren Klumb explains how the portal makes using the rewards program even easier.
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The Brownfield Ag News Team recaps the top stories of 2019.
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The Brownfield Ag News Team recaps the top stories of 2019.
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The Brownfield Ag News Team recaps the top stories of 2019.
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The winter meeting season is underway for farmers who are looking for every advantage to producing a more profitable crop.
WinField United agronomist and the Deal With Yield podcast host Jon Zuk says they’ll be hosting clinics on a variety of topics, including nitrogen management, soybean traits, and spray droplet management.
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BASF is leading a coalition to adopt an industry mind shift towards on-farm eradication to control pigweeds in row crops.
In this Operation Weed Eradication Radio Road Show, Darren Unland, Technical Marketing Manager explains why one pigweed plant on the farm is one too many, and why pigweeds are the focus of this industry initiative.
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- This week in the markets - Live cash fed cattle were up $1.40 this week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $3 higher for the week. February live cattle closed down nearly $2.00 this week and January feeder cattle futures also closed down $2.00 for the week. The Choice Box Beef price fell $7.50 this week. Cash hogs closed up $0.80 on the week. February lean hogs closed up nearly $1.50 for the week. The pork cutout value was $4.50 lower for the week, as weakness showed in in hams and bellies.
- Livestock Slaughter - Cattle dressed weights topped year ago levels by 2 pounds in November, the first month in which weights were above year ago since June 2018. Hog weights were also 2 pounds above year ago. Beef cow slaughter continues to run well above last year's level. For the first 11 months of the year, beef cow slaughter is nearly 120 thousand head above year ago.
- Cattle on Feed – December1 cattle on feed inventory was 102.5 percent of a year ago suggesting strong inventory growth. This on feed inventory came in near the mid-point of the pre-report estimates. Cattle placed on feed during November was 104.9 of a year ago suggesting stronger placements in November and larger than pre-report expectations.
- Next weeks’ reports – Cold Storage and Hogs and Pigs.
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In this Operation Weed Eradication Radio Road Show, hear suggestions for dealing with weed pressures with economical tactics.
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The typical approach to fertility programs has always been to build nutrients in the soil to then feed the plant. But an agronomist says it’s time to change things up.
In this Managing for Profit Cory Muhlbaurer talks about the best ways to feed the crop agronomically AND economically.
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Bayer PLUS Rewards isn’t your typical rewards program – it’s more.
In this Managing for Profit, Josh VanDeWalle, grower marketing manager for Bayer elaborates on the Bayer PLUS Rewards program and the benefits it provides farmers.
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WinField United agronomist and the Deal with Yield podcast host Jon Zuk says depending on conditions at planting, certain diseases pose a major threat IF the seed is not treated.
And he adds a good treatment isn’t just a fungicide.
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· This week in the markets – Live cattle prices were virtually unchanged this week and feeder cattle markets were steady to $3 lower. The February live cattle closed $2.70 higher this week and the February feeder cattle futures closed $4.50 higher. The Choice/Box beef price fell $8.70 this week on weakness across the board. Cash barrow and gilt prices were $.25 higher this week and February lean hog futures contract closed $1.80 higher. Pork cutout value ended $1.20 higher on strength in ham markets.
· Supply and Demand Estimates – If you look at WASDE for 2020 is expected to absorb about 60 percent of next year’s additional meat production. That’s better than this year’s 12 percent, but it still leaves more meat on the domestic market for 2020. The USDA pulled back projected hog prices again in December, those prices are now around $55 for next year.
· Retail Prices – The Choice Beef retail price for November increased $.17 relative to a month ago. While the November pork retail price fell by just over $.05 compared to last month. November bacon prices came in at $5.50, nearly $.15 lower than October. The Choice sirloin steak price came in at $8.32, just over $.09 higher than last month.
· Trade, trade, and more trade – There was progress announced this week on deals with USMCA and with China. But details remain elusive.
· Next Week’s Reports – Livestock Slaughter on Thursday and Cattle on Feed report on Friday.
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Research at the Precision Technology Institute has found that taking the same amount of nitrogen and split applying it opposed to applying it once in the fall is boosting yield. But that’s not all.
In this Managing for Profit, commercial agronomist and institute director Jason Webster details their findings.
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Meghan Grebner speaks with Lance Albin, Bill Watson and Michael LaPlant at UMB Bank in Kansas City about the kinds of conversations farmers and producers should be having with their bank as we wrap up harvest season and start planning for the year ahead.
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Weed control is crucial to maximizing yields and improving the bottom line. Selecting the right herbicide to get the job done is equally as important.
In this Managing for Profit, Matt Muckerman talks about the importance of selecting a Roundup branded glyphosate when it comes to maximizing your return on investment.
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Lillian Magidow, senior research manager for WinField United, says drift reduction additives are commonly paired with dicamba herbicide. Her team has been looking at how these additives function in realistic conditions, and discovered drift control products can thicken the spray, leading to what they’re calling bag breakup.
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- This week in the markets – Live cattle are $.75 higher this week and feeder cattle auctions were anywhere from steady to $2 higher. February live cattle futures closed $1.10 lower and January feeder cattle contract closed nearly $.70 lower. The Choice Box Beef price moved $4.25 lower this week, as all components were down. Cash barrow and gilt prices were up $.50 this week, while the February lean hog futures contract closed $.85 lower. Pork cutout value was $.35 lower this week, pressured mostly by belly prices.
- Monthly Trade Data – October pork exports were more than 8 percent higher than year-ago levels and for the first 10 months of the year are up 5 percent. Exports to China and Hong Kong are up more than 50 percent on the year. October beef exports are down 8 percent relative to a year ago. For the first 10 months, beef exports are down 2.5 percent on the year.
- US-Japan Trade agreement clears final hurdle – Scott and Meghan talk about the impact this could have on US red meat.
- Jobs Report – There were 266,000 more jobs for this month, well above the pre-report estimates.The Unemployment Rate came in at 3.5 percent, the lowest in 50 years. Over the past year, hourly earnings have increased by a little more than 3 percent.
- Consumer Sentiment – There was a 2.5 percent increase in consumer sentiment month-over-month. The Current Economic conditions index rose 3.2 percent relative to last month.
- Next Week’s Reports – WASDE on Tuesday and Retail Prices on Wednesday
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Fall applied nitrogen can be risky especially as farmers consider weather volatility and narrowing margins.
In this Managing for Profit, Precision Planting research agronomist Cory Muhlbauer explains why feeding the plant when it needs food makes sense – both agronomically and to the bottom line.
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Every new growing season new corn and soybean products are introduced and provide the opportunity for improved performance and higher yield potential.
In this Managing for Profit, Bayer soybean germplasm and deployment lead Wes Hays talks about the breed process for Asgrow Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans and how they benefit farmers.
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Farmers are arming themselves with more data than ever before, and gaining a better understanding of the role macro and micronutrients play. WinField United agronomist Jon Zuk says tissue sampling is a critical part in that process, but points out knowing when and where to take samples makes a huge difference.
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On-farm research at the Precision Technology Institute is studying the benefits of switching to a planter applied banded phosphorus in the spring.
In this Managing for Profit, commercial agronomist and institute director Jason Webster talks about the research and why taking a split application approach to phosphorus could boost a farmer’s ROI.
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- This week in the markets – It’s been a quiet week for trading because of the Thanksgiving holiday. December live cattle futures are up $3 through Wednesday and January feeder cattle futures are up more than $4. Both box beef prices and pork values are lower this week. Through Wednesday, box beef is down more than $4 and pork values are down nearly $3. Pork values have been pressured by the drop in belly prices so far this week.
- Farm income estimates from the USDA – USDA projects farm income for 2019 to rise to 92.5-billion-dollars, that is an 8.5 billion increase from 2018. The increase can primarily be attributed to higher government payments and crop insurance.
- Restaurant Performance Index – For October 2019, the Restaurant Performance Index came in at 101.1, supported by both a stronger current situation index and expectation index. This increase comes on the heels of four months of declines in the RPI.
- Trade, trade, and more trade – Scott and Meghan talk about the recent trade news and what it means for agriculture.
- Next week’s reports - Monthly Trade Data, Jobs Report, and Consumer Sentiment
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The Bayer Plus rewards program offers farmers more choices, easier access to their incentives, and they can earn more money back from their purchases.
In this Managing for Profit, Bayer’s Lauren Klumb explains how the portal makes using the rewards program even easier.
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Between markets and the weather, farmers faced enormous challenges in 2019 and are preparing for more in the year ahead.
As the line between profit and loss continues to thin, Winfield United VP of seed marketing Jim Hedges says Winfield’s AdvancedAcre Prescription Program can help producers put the right inputs at the right time on the right seed.
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- This week in the markets – Fed cattle were $.80 higher for the week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $4 lower. The December live cattle futures market was $.25 lower and January feeder cattle market was $5 lower. The Choice/Box Beef price was down $3.65 this week, as weakness in loins, briskets, and ribs led the way. Cash hogs were $.25 lower this week and the December lean hog contract is down $2 this week. The pork cutout value is down $2.25 this week, with pressure from lower ham and belly prices.
- Livestock Slaughter – Commercial pork production for October totals 2.6 billion pounds, that’s 6.4 percent above the previous October record which occurred in 2018. Beef production in October was .3 percent relative to a year ago, as lower steer and heifer slaughter was offset by higher beef cow slaughter. The first eight months of this year the beef cow slaughter was 30,000 head above the prior year’s levels, but over the last two months beef cow slaughter is running 52,000 head over last year at this time.
- Cold Storage – Pork in Cold Storage was up 7.6 percent on the year. Belly stocks are 72 percent above year-ago levels. Beef in cold storage is down 9.6 percent. For the first time in 5 months, chicken stocks rose 1.4 percent in October.
- Cattle on Feed – The report came in close to pre-report estimates. Cattle placed in October came in at 110.2 percent. The average pre-report estimates at 112.2 percent. On-feed as of October 1 came in at 101.2.
- Next week’s reports - Farm income estimates from USDA and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Farmers have typically always applied phosphorus in the fall through dry broadcast applications. But some research shows the crop may not be seeing all the benefits it could be.
In this Managing for Profit, Precision Planting research agronomist Cory Muhlbauer explains why making the switch to split applied phosphorus could be good for the bottom line.
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Seed decisions for the next growing season, for the most part, are based on how their crops performed during the current growing season.
In this Managing for Profit, Dekalb product manager Jeremy Lake says while there are some great takeaways from this year, they should not be the only criteria for 2020.
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There are few losses on the farm that can cause more financial hardship than a fire.
In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna Lemaster with Indiana Farmers Insurance talks about loss control and taking steps to reduce on-farm losses from a fire.
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- This week in the markets - Cash fed cattle were $1 higher this week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $5 lower for the week. December live cattle futures were down $.25 and the January feeder cattle closed $2 lower. The Choice Box Beef price gained $3.75 - that’s $27 above year-ago levels, there was strength across the board in all of the cut. Cash hogs were unchanged for the week. December lean hogs futures closed $.80 lower this week. Pork cutout value gains $7.30 this week - with bellies and hams leading away. The pork cutout value is $18 above year-ago levels.
- Retail prices - The Choice Beef retail price for October dropped 2% to $5.89. The pork retail price gained 0.8% to $3.91. The sirloin steak price was 1.8% higher for October relative to September. While boneless pork chops fell 1.2%. Bacon prices gained 1.5%. Farm-to-wholesale spreads after peaking in August at $1.16 per pound, the spread narrowed in October to $.96. Beef markets have made their adjustments following the Tyson fire.
- Scott and Meghan take a look at the trade picture.
- Next week’s reports: Livestock Slaughter, Cattle on Feed, and Cold Storage
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It’s more than just a rewards program.
In this Managing for Profit, Bayer’s Josh VanDeWall elaborates on the Bayer PLUS Rewards program and the benefits it provides farmers.
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- This week in the markets – Cash cattle ended the week $2.25, that now puts them above year-ago levels. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $5 higher this week. December live cattle contracts ended slightly lower for the week, while January feeder cattle futures were slightly higher for the week. Choice Box Beef price gained $6.25 this week on strength across the board and are now $20 above year-ago levels. Cash barrow and gilts prices were $.25 lower as were December lean hog contracts. The pork cutout value closed $4.50 higher on strength across the board.
- Monthly Trade Data – Beef exports were basically unchanged for the month, which leaves them now $86 million pounds below year-ago levels for the first 9 months of the year. Pork exports for September were up 13% as gains in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan offset weakness in markets like Mexico, Japan, and Korea.
- WASDE – The USDA did lower beef, pork, and chicken exports by 180 million pounds and they also increased production of those meats by 200 million pounds. Compared to last month’s report this would mean domestic consumption will increase nearly 1-pound increase. USDA continues to project 2020 production of beef, pork, and chicken to increase another 2 billion pounds.
- Consumer Sentiment – Preliminary results for November which suggest an overall index that is very near the October level. The Current Economic Condition index fell by 2 percent relative to last month, while the Index of Expectation rose by 2 percent.
- Next week’s reports – Retail Prices
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Filing a large insurance claim for your home or farm can be a daunting task.
In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna Lemaster with Indiana Farmers Insurance shares some steps you can take to ease the stress of the claims process if it does happen to you.
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As farmers make their final soybean seed selections for the 2020 growing season, weed control is an important consideration.
In this Managing for Profit, Asgrow product manager Tyler Uhe talks about selecting the right soybean system for the farm and the new lineup of Asgrow Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans.
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Whether it’s a vehicle or farm property, “winter weather is something that just takes a toll,” says Brian Riches, a financial representative at COUNTRY Financial, adding that the effects of cold weather can result in damage or injury. Riches talks about what can be done to prepare for winter’s onslaught, including maintenance tips for vehicle owners and emergency kits that should be a part of every car or truck on the road during winter. It’s also a good idea to maintain adequate insurance coverage for winter maladies.
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Augers play an integral part of every grain farm, but improper use can lead to injury or even death.
In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna Lemaster with Indiana Farmers Insurance has some safety tips to prevent grain auger accidents on the farm.
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Peterson Farms Seed agronomy manager Adam Spelhaug says much of a late maturing crop remains to be harvested as wet weather plagues the Upper Midwest. Interestingly, he tells Brownfield grain quality has been surprisingly good, easing concerns of farmers who plan to store corn and soybeans as they await better marketing opportunities.
In this edition of The Seed Difference Podcast, Spelhaug also highlights some test plot data and discusses seed supplies for 2020.
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- This week in the markets – Fed cattle were $2 higher this week, while feeder cattle were steady to $3 lower. The futures market showed strength this week with December live cattle up $3.40 and November feeder cattle futures up $3.60. Boxed beef prices gained $7.70 this week on strength in ribs and loins. Cash barrow and gilt prices were nearly $2 lower this week and the December lean hog futures contract closed nearly $1 lower. Pork cutout value was basically unchanged this week, as strength in picnics, ribs, and hams were offset by weakness in the bellies.
- Restaurant Performance Index – The Overall Restaurant Performance Index came in at 100.4, still suggesting minor expansion.For the fourth consecutive month we have seen a decline in the Current Situation Index. It now sits at 99.6 for September, its lowest level since January of 2018. The Expectation Index came in at 101.3.
- Jobs Report – Total non-farm employment rose by 128,000 in October, exceeding the pre-report estimate of 75,000. They also revised both September and August numbers up. All of that is positive news for the economy and for domestic demand.
- Next week’s reports: Monthly Trade Data, WASDE, and Consumer Confidence.
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Different parts of the country have their own challenging weeds to control. For Missouri farmer BT Meredith – it’s pigweed.
In this Managing for Profit, BT talks about their switch to the Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Crop System and how it’s been a game changer for his farm.
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Fall is one of the busiest times of years for farmers and getting through this season safely is one of the top priorities.
In this Managing for Profit, Bart Anderson with Indiana Farmers Insurance has a few tips to keep farmers safe in the middle of the hustle and bustle of harvest.
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The trend is growing in which people want details of how their food is produced, or they want to participate in the harvest of their produce. Many farmers have successfully created a profit center from hosting tourists on their farms. From corn mazes to pick-your-own produce operations, there are a growing number of farms that welcome the public, but as we hear from Kristin Kramer, a farm product and training manager with COUNTRY Financial, adequate insurance coverage is important.
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· This week in the markets – Cash fed cattle are $1 lower this week, feeder cattle auctions were steady to $2 higher. Cattle futures were up this week. The December live cattle futures contract closed $2.80 higher and November feeder cattle closed up $2.40.The Choice box beef price was $5.25 higher this week with strength across the board. Barrow and gilt prices were $1.25 lower this week and the December lean hogs futures contract closed $2.70 lower this week. The Pork Cutout value closed $.80 this week due to weakness in the bellies.
· Cold Storage – Total supply of beef in lockers was 8.5 percent below year-ago levels for September, while pork in cold storage was 1.6 percent higher than last year. Those are both supportive to cattle and hog prices. Hams were down nearly 13 million pounds relative to a year ago, likely due to strong export demand. Total beef, pork, chicken, and turkey was 116 million pounds below year-ago levels. Due in large part to a better poultry market outlook.
· Livestock Slaughter – Another report that confirms that we are growing meat supplies in this country. Pork production has been on the increase for 19 consecutive quarters. Beef production has been up 15 of the last 16 quarters. Chicken production has been up 26 of the last 28 quarters. Third quarter pork production was 6.2 percent higher than a year ago and beef production is 1.5 percent higher than last year at this time.
· Cattle on Feed – The report came close to pre-report average guesses. Cattle placements in September were at 102. Cattle on Feed as of October 1 came in at 98.9 percent. The percentage of heifers on feed continues to rise and has reached just over 39 percent for the third quarter of this year. While steers on feed continue to fall below year-ago levels.
· Next week’s reports: Restaurant Performance Index and Jobs Report
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2019 was the first widespread planting of Enlist E3 soybeans – and farmers are talking.
In this Managing for Profit, Shawna Hubbard, trait herbicide product manager takes a look back at the 2019 growing season and offers some thoughts about the outlook for Enlist for 2020.
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Harvest in full swing and it’s also the time of year farmers are making decisions about seed products for the 2020 growing season.
In this Managing for Profit, Dekalb Asgrow technical agronomist Sue Eivins Brakhane talks about some considerations farmers should make when finalizing those big seed selection decisions for next year.
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At harvest time, farmers are reminded of the challenging season coming to a close. Some might consider trying new enterprises on their farms. The 2018 Farm Bill made industrial hemp legal at the federal level. Before seriously considering whether to grow it, however, farmers have questions. “Is there coverage if I am going to grow industrial hemp,” says Kristin Kramer, farm product and training manager at COUNTRY Financial, about farmers’ questions regarding hemp production and the insurance coverage needed for such a venture.
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Farms are constantly evolving and changing. And those can impact how a farm is insured and protected.
In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna Lemaster with Indiana Farmers Insurance outlines how those changes on the farm can impact the farmer’s policy.
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- This week in the markets – Fed cattle are trading nearly $2 higher this week, that’s actually about $1 higher than they were a year ago at this time a year ago. Feeder cattle auction are anywhere from steady to $4 higher this week. On the futures side, December live cattle futures contract closed $1.25 higher, while November feeder cattle futures closed nearly $1.50 lower. The Choice Box Beef price was nearly $4 higher this week on strength in all components.Cash hogs are $4 higher this week, while December lean hog futures were down $2. Pork cutout value was virtually unchanged this week.
- USDA’s Livestock World Market and Trade Report:
- Beef – USDA projects Australian beef production will decline nearly 10 percent in 2020 as the country continues to deal with severe drought. Beef exports out of Australia are expected to decline 13 percent in 2020. As the Chinese look for alternative meat products, beef imports into China are expected grow by nearly 21 percent. And beef imports into China from 2009 to 2019 have grown by nearly 2.4 billion metric tons.
- Pork – USDA projects Chinese pork production to decline by 25 percent in 2020. While their imports are projected to increase by nearly 35 percent next year. The EU, the US, and Brazil are positioned to take a larger chunk of the demand for global pork.Expansion in US pork production in 2020 is projected 4 percent above year-earlier levels. In absolute terms, that means it grows faster than all other countries in the world combined – excluding the US and China.
- Scott and Meghan: talk all things trade, demand and supply.
- Next week’s reports: Cold Storage, Livestock Slaughter, and Cattle on Feed.
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Farmers are facing another year where their bottom line is under pressure. As they navigate the busy harvest season, it’s also a good time to take a close look at their marketing and financial situation.
In this podcast, Michael LaPlant discusses the importance of creating a fall harvest cash flow and reviewing current marketing plans and contracts.
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2019 has been one of the most challenging years for farmers ever – and that didn’t make tackling tough to control weeds any easier.
In this Managing for Profit, Shawna Hubbard, trait herbicide product manager shares some takeaways about controlling weeds this year.
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2019 has been one of the most challenging planting and growing seasons for farmers, yet.
In this Managing for Profit, Bayer crop protection lead Ty Witten talks about ways growers can best manage weeds this fall after harvest to best prepare for the 2020 growing season.
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Winter is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about ways to keep your family and property safe.
In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna Lemaster with Indiana Farmers Insurance has some reminders to avoid property loss and keep your family safe.
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How much life insurance is needed, what is covered and what will it cost? While the insured pays the life insurance premium, life insurance is there to protect the insured’s loved ones. “The biggest thing that people need to understand is that life insurance can be very simple,” said Sarah Bloom, an insurance agent for COUNTRY Financial, in an interview with Brownfield Ag News. She helps cut through some of the common myths and misconceptions regarding life insurance.
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This week in the markets – Cash cattle traded $3.25 higher this week and feeder cattle markets were anywhere from steady to $4 higher. December live cattle futures contract closed $1 higher and November feeder cattle closed $3 higher. Choice box beef price was $1.50 higher this week. Cash barrow and gilt prices were $.50 higher this week. The December lean hog futures contract closed a little more than $2.50 higher. The pork cutout value was $2.75 higher this week, supported by the strength in the bellies.
Retail prices for September – Both Choice beef and pork prices were higher in September relative to a year ago. Beef was up $.07 and pork was up $.09. However, both choice beef and pork retail prices were lower than a month ago. Boneless sirloin steak prices were 5.7 percent lower than a year ago in September, while boneless pork chops were 1.6 percent above year-ago levels.
Consumer Sentiment – The Index of Consumer Sentiment show a rebound in October, up 3 percent. The Current Economic Conditions portion of the index rose 4.5 percent in October.
Supply and Demand – The USDA report showed growing supplies of pork and chicken for 2020 an increase of 650 million pounds from last month’s report. Exports were also increased in the October WASDE for 2020, with pork leading the way, up 240 million pounds. USDA made modest revisions for their livestock price out look for 2020. The most interesting price outlook increase is for barrow and gilt prices, which are projected $9 higher for 2020. USDA lowered soybean estimates by 1 bushel per acre. From a feeding standpoint the increased the expected soybean meal price by $20/ton.
Monthly Trade Data – In August production of beef, pork, and chicken was actually down 166-million-pounds from year-ago levels, while exports were up 2 5 million pounds year over year. August pork exports increased by 22 percent relative to a year ago as China led the way with stronger trade. Year to date, exports to China are 142 million pounds above year-ago levels. August beef exports were 4 percent below year-ago levels. Both exports to Japan and South Korea fell below year-ago levels in August.
Trade, trade, and more trade – Big news this week with Japan and potentially China.
Next week’s reports: No reports. But there will be a lot of trade to talk about then.
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Weed pressure contributes to yield loss and in an economy where yield matters, controlling weeds plays a crucial role in the farmer’s bottom line.
In this Managing for Profit, Scott Jungman, Enlist field specialist talks about some of the options growers have for the 2020 growing season.
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Crop protection became even more important in the very challenging 2019 growing season.
In this Managing for Profit, Dekalb Asgrow technical agronomist Jody Foutch explains how a tailored crop protection plan can help protect yield potential in both corn and soybeans.
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4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their community and around the world through hands-on experiences.
In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna Lemaster with Indiana Farmers Insurance explains the unique insurance needs 4-H’ers and their families.
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Many U.S. farmers are working later in life. “The biggest challenge for most farmers,” says Bill Corcoran, a financial representative for COUNTRY Financial, “is the lack of planning.” That, Corcoran tells Brownfield Ag News, is one of many reasons retirement from the farm is pushed aside.
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Peterson Farms Seed agronomy manager Adam Spelhaug says planting delays and a relatively cool growing season resulted in corn and soybeans that are developmentally behind. Crops are now being threatened by seasonally colder weather, and concerns of a killing frost are increasing.
In this edition of The Seed Difference Podcast, Spelhaug tells Brownfield a chart from the University of Wisconsin can help calculate crop maturity to a first frost to help understand the impact to yield.
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- This week in the markets - Live cash fed cattle were up $2.25 this week. Feeder cattle markets were steady to $5 higher for the week. December live cattle closed $0.50 higher this week while November feeder cattle futures closed down $2.00 higher as corn prices moved higher this week. The Choice Box Beef price fell $2.00 this week. Cash hogs closed nearly $3.00 higher on the week. December lean hogs closed down $2.55. Pork cutout value was higher this week, up $3.75, led by strength in bellies. This week’s pork cutout value remains $54.0 below year ago levels.
- Restaurant Performance Index - The August RPI was 100.7 as the expectations component of the RPI recovered this month to register 101.2 for August. The same-store sales component of the current situation index fell to 98.6 this month and is one sign of customer weakness in this month’s report.
- Jobs report – The economy added 136,000 jobs in in September according to the latest data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in September. Average hourly earnings growth was lower than anticipated at 2.9%
- Next weeks’ reports – Monthly Trade Data, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, Retail Prices, and Consumer Sentiment.
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As farmers are making their decisions for the 2020 growing season, there are some considerations they need to make.
In this Managing for Profit, Scott Jungman, Enlist field specialist talks about what farmers need to know as they prepare to battle next season’s weed pressure.
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Battling weed resistance is one of the biggest challenges for farmers each year. For a central Illinois farmer – that meant find a new tool to control weeds.
In this Managing for Profit, central Illinois farmer Doug Martin talks about making the switch to Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans and the improvements they’ve seen in their soybeans.
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Farms and other ag operations need special insurance coverage to pay for unexpected breakdowns.
In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna Lemaster with Indiana Farmers Insurance explains farm equipment breakdown coverage and the value it provides for farmers.
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COUNTRY Financial insurance agent Josh Thill tells Brownfield risk coverage is often overlooked on one of the most important parts of the farm. “Really, on the farm,” Thill tells Brownfield Ag News, “one of your biggest assets are your employees.” Thill says farm assets are commonly thought of as land, machinery, structures and livestock, but he says farm employees are the most important asset.
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This week in the markets – Cash cattle trade was up a little more than $2 for the week and feeder cattle markets were $2 to $5 higher. October live cattle futures contract closed more than $5 higher, as the October feeder cattle contract. The Choice Box Beef price fell $4 on weakness in all components but ribs. Cash hogs fell nearly $1.50 this week and October lean hog futures are up nearly $5 this week. Pork value was up $2.55 this week, led by hams and bellies.
Cold Storage: All beef was 6 percent below year-ago levels and only up slightly from the previous month. Pork stocks were 4 percent higher relative to a year-ago, but also declined from July. Loins continue to be the concern for the pork industry – especially as levels continue to run above year ago number, with the exception of January 2019. August loin inventories were nearly 39 percent above year-ago levels. The combination of beef, pork, chicken, and turkey for August were 80-million-pounds below year-ago levels.
Hogs and Pigs: Kept for breeding was up 1.6 percent, which was near pre-report estimates. The all hogs and pigs number was 3.4 percent higher, near the upper end of the pre-report. Hogs in the 120 to 179 range and 180 and greater fell outside pre-report estimates and are the primary reason for the all hogs and pigs number at the upper end of its range. Pigs per litter for June through August came in at 11.11, another record high. While June through August farrowings fell by almost 1 percent and were outside the pre-report range and helps to offset the increase in pigs per litter.
Trade: Japan signed a preliminary trade agreement. This could potentially kickstart progress on other trade agreements.
Next week’s reports: Restaurant Performance Index and Jobs report.
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Believe it or not – it’s time to start making considerations for the 2020 growing season.
In this Managing for Profit, Enlist Field Specialist Steve Snyder talks about the options growers will have for next spring and how the Enlist weed control system fits into their operations.
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Controlling weeds continues to be one of the biggest challenges for farmers every year. But there is a new tool on the horizon.
In this Managing for Profit, we’ll hear more about the new XtendFlex soybeans and the field trials that are being conducted this season.
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ATVs are commonly used on all types of farms and ranches and other agricultural operations. But, there are some safety hazards that come along with them.
In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna Lemaster with Indiana Farmers Insurance outlines some of the risk and offers recommendations for safer use.
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Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. On today’s program, we’ll hear from Chris Overman, NPPD’s director of safety and human performance. Overman discusses how NPPD approaches safety and how those same principles might be applied to safety on the farm.
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Farms are in motion 24/7. Change is constant. COUNTRY Financial representative Marin Rajdl says that results in the need for a review of insurance requirements at least once each year.
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Peterson Farms Seed has been working with Enlist E3 soybeans for several years. Now that Enlist has received foreign market approval, more and more growers are considering this system as another management tool for herbicide-resistant weeds.
In this edition of The Seed Difference Podcast, Peterson Farms Seed agronomy manager Adam Spelhaug covers the Top 5 things to know about Enlist E3 Soybeans.
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- This week in the markets - Cash cattle traded $1.75 higher this week and feeder cattle markets were $2 to $10 higher for the week. The October live cattle futures closed $1.35 higher for the week and October feeders were more than $4.25 higher. The Choice Box Beef price was down nearly $4 this week on weakness in all components, with the exception of ribs. Cash hogs were $1 lower this week and October lean hogs closed down more than $6 this week. Pork cutout value was down $2.40 this week on weakness in all components.
- Livestock Slaughter - January through August beef production is nearly 3.8 percent higher than a year ago as hog slaughter and hog weights continue to remain above year-ago levels. Beef production grew 0.6% over a year ago as a 1% decrease in cattle weights helped to offset at 1.6% increase in cattle slaughter. Year-to-date beef cow slaughter remains 1.5 percent above last year’s pace. The Southeast and Northwest regions led the increase in overall beef cow slaughter. Slaughter distribution is not equal across the country.
- Cattle on Feed - Good news with Cattle on Feed, on feed numbers for September 1 was 98.7%, near the low-end of the pre-report estimates. Similarly, cattle placements for August came in at 91%, near the low end of pre-report estimates. The decline in the feedlot inventory is the first year-over-year decline since 2016. Placements by weight shows declines across all categories. Lower feeder cattle prices have probably slowed interest in moving calves to feed yards.
- Trade concerns - China and USMCA have been in the news again this week.
- Next week’s reports - Cold Storage and Hogs and Pigs.
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Every year it seems like farmers are facing increasing weed pressure.
In this Managing for Profit, Enlist Field Specialist Steve Snyder talks about how utilizing a program approach to weed control can provide cleaner fields and reduce resistance issues.
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2019 has been one of the most challenging weed control years for farmers to date.
In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Rubischko, US soy portfolio lead for Bayer Crop Science shares how the Roundup Xtend Crop System help growers control weeds – even in a challenging weather year.
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Country Financial Insurance Agent Josh Thill says some harvest risks can be reduced with good, well-maintained equipment.
“Just make sure you go through everything, [making sure] that equipment is well-maintained,” Thill told Brownfield Ag News. “That’ll help prevent accidents.”
This year’s harvest will be just as unusual as the planting season that stretched into mid-summer. Changes from the routine can result in dangerous attention lapses. During National Farm Safety and Health week, Thill tells Brownfield it’s a good idea to let someone know where you’re working.
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Harvest is approaching and there will be more farm vehicles on the roadways.
In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna LeMaster with Indiana Farmers Insurance says now is the time to make sure any vehicle inspections and maintenance have been completed and are ready for this busy time of year.
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Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. On today’s program, we’ll get an update from NPPD director of research Alan Dostal on work being done at the Energy Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dostal says the Energy Center’s focus is to help create economic opportunities for Nebraskans, many of whom are NPPD’s end use customers in rural Nebraska.
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Farmers want to see big yields every year regardless of the technology they use.
In this Managing for Profit, Dan Puck an Enlist Field Specialist says by utilizing new herbicide-trait technologies farmers can reduce weed pressure and maximize both yield potential and their return on investment.
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·This week in the markets – Fed cattle prices are down nearly $3 this week and feeder cattle markets were $2 to $8 lower this week. We did see some recovery in futures prices with the live cattle future contract up $3.10 and the October feeder cattle futures closed up $3.75. The Choice Box beef price retreated this week by nearly $7, with loins and ribs dragging prices lower. The cash barrow and gilt prices were down $4.25. The October lean hog contract was up $3.40 this week. The pork cutout value lost $2.17, with bellies showing the largest weakness.
·Consumer sentiment – The September Consumer Sentiment data show a 2.4 percent rebound from the August decline, yet remains 8 percent below the same period a year ago. Consumer expectations continue to drag the overall index lower.
·Retail Prices – The August Choice Beef price fell $.07 from a month ago, which leaves it a penny below year-ago levels. The Pork retail price was $.03 lower relative to July, but remains $.08 August of 2018. The boneless sirloin steak price is now $.43 below where it was a year ago.
·Wholesale-to-farm spread widened substantially in August. – In fact, it grew by nearly by 25 percent.
·The USDA’s Supply and Demand report came out this week – Scott recaps the WASDE numbers and Scott and Meghan detail the impact the report could have on livestock producers.
·Next week’s reports: Livestock Slaughter on Thursday and Cattle on Feed on Friday.
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Farmers are increasingly relying on data analytic tools to make key farm management decisions to help maximize performance.
In this Managing for Profit, we’ll hear about field trials conducted this season with DEKALB and Asgrow farmers using the Climate FieldView™ digital platform.
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Farming is risky, and that risk jumps when children too young are allowed to do tasks that call for judgement beyond their years and experience. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says more than two million youth under the age of 20 are exposed to agriculture related hazards every year. Country Financial insurance agent Sarah Bloom tells Brownfield before assigning tasks and chores to young people, consider age and experience.
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Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. On today’s program, we’ll visit with NPPD Senior Environmental Specialist Jim Jenniges about the Cottonwood Ranch, which is located along the Platte River in central Nebraska. NPPD purchased the ranch in 1992 to improve habitat for threatened and endangered species, including whooping cranes. Jenniges talks about the numerous improvements that have been made over the years and some of the results they’re seeing.
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Farm safety is a top priority for farmers in the US – but it’s also at the forefront of the minds of insurance carriers.
In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna LeMaster with Indiana Farmers Insurance shares some tips to keep farm workers safe.
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·This week in the markets - Cash live cattle traded $4.25 lower this week. Feeder cattle markets were $1 to $3 lower on limited test given the holiday week. The October live cattle futures contract closed $3.65 lower, while the October feeder cattle futures contract gained $.60, the lower corn prices helped provide support to the feeder cattle market. Choice box beef price was $4.60 lower this week with ribs being the biggest loser. Cash barrow and gilt prices were $1.60 lower this week. October lean hogs closed $.40 lower. Pork cutout value lost $.50, driven by lower rib and belly prices.
·Monthly Trade Data – July shipments of pork were the highest ever recorded. With US pork exports to China showing a nearly six-fold increase. Pork exports to Mexico were 19 percent higher than a year ago. Beef exports in July fell 2.9 percent. Japan was much of the reason for the decline, as beef exports to the country slowed. Year-to-date beef exports are trailing year-go levels by 52.5 million pounds, while pork exports are now 58.5 million pounds above year ago levels. Primarily due to gains in the last two months.
·Jobs Report – 130,000 jobs were added in August, that was below the pre-report expectation of 150,000. The lackluster jobs report highlights the concerns of a potential economic slowdown. The latest number from the New York Federal Reserve has the change of a recession in the next 12 months at 39 percent. The highest level since the global meltdown of 2008 to 2009.
·Next week’s reports – USDA’s Supply & Demand, Retail Prices, and Consumer Confidence.
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As farmer are making their selections for seed for the 2020 growing season, they should also keep their weed control measures in mind.
In this Managing for Profit, Dan Puck an Enlist Field Specialist says there are some considerations farmers should make as they are finalizing those decisions.
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Cyndi Young’s Two Cents.
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It’s going to be a long harvest season with a lot of large machinery moving from place to place. Brian Riches with Country Financial reminds motorists to keep aware and farmers to do whatever it takes to be seen by other drivers.
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Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. On today’s program, we discuss the growing interest in electric vehicles (EVs) with NPPD marketing manager Chad Podolak. He says EV technology is advancing, and he sees some big benefits for both customers and electric utilities.
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Wood heat is the fastest growing heat source in the US and users are leaders in the residential renewable energy movement.
In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna Lemaster talks about ways to safely use wood heat and how it can help reduce those rising energy costs.
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- This week in the markets – Cash fed cattle are down $2 this week. Feeder cattle are steady to $4 higher. The October live cattle futures contract lost around $1. September feeder cattle futures contract closed $.75 lower. The Choice Box Beef price lost $5.50 this week on weakness primarily in ribs and loins. Cash hogs lost $5.60 this week. While the October lean hog futures contract gained nearly $4. The pork cutout value dropped nearly $8 this week pressured by bellies.
- Restaurant Performance Index was released this week. The July Index came in at 100.4, a decline from the June level of 101.2. Much of the weakness came from the reduction in the Expectations Index as restaurant operators’ outlook for business conditions fell.
- USDA’s new Farm Income Estimates were released. USDA revised 2018 Farm Income up $21 billion from prior estimates. They are now projecting 2019 to be at $88 billion, a $4 billion increase from their new number for 2018. The majority of changes came from lower cash expenses in 2018.
- Next week’s reports: Monthly Trade Data and Jobs report on Friday.
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The cool, wet spring didn’t just delay planting for much of the Midwest. It also created challenges for controlling weeds.
In this Managing for Profit, Asgrow product manager Tyler Uhe talks about the impact the weather had on soybean weed control for farmers this year.
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Equipment fires during harvest are costly. They can destroy equipment, they cause unexpected downtime during one the busiest seasons on the farm, and they can cause personal injury.
In this Managing for Profit, Lisa Earnest a product manager for Indiana Farmers Insurance reminds farmers the best way to avoiding an equipment fire.
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A growing number of famers routinely add sophisticated equipment to facilitate precision farming. That gear needs to be insured from damage or loss, but Marin Rajdl, a financial representative for Country Financial, says it makes a difference whether the equipment is installed on farm machinery.
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Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. Today, NPPD vice president and chief operating officer Tom Kent talks about the importance of having a diverse electrical generation mix, which helps protect against price spikes and supply constraints. He also discusses efforts to reduce NPPD’s carbon footprint and points out that, in 2018, NPPD’s generation mix was 56 percent carbon-free—one of the cleanest in the region.
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- This week in the markets - Live cash fed cattle were up $3.40 this week. Feeder cattle markets were $2 to $6 higher for the week. October live cattle closed $1.70 higher this week and September feeder cattle futures closed $0.55 higher this week. The Choice Box Beef price was $9.50 higher this week led by ribs and loins. Cash hogs closed $4.50 lower on the week. October lean hogs closed more than $2.50 lower for the week. The pork cutout value was $6.50 lower for the week, as weakness showed in in hams and bellies.
- Cold Storage - The Cold Storage report showed beef in storage down 6% relative to a year ago while pork stocks climbed were 9% above a year ago. Domestic demand for beef and pork appears to remain supportive given the increase in beef and pork supplies
- Cattle on Feed – August 1 cattle on feed inventory was 100.2 of a year ago suggesting inventory growth has been slowing. This on feed inventory cam in at the low end of the pre-report estimates. Cattle placed on feed during July was 97.9 of a year ago suggesting a slowing of placements.
- Next weeks’ reports – Restaurant Performance Index and U.S. and Canadian Cattle and Hogs.
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Research has shown that a farmer’s best chance to control weeds happens when they spray early.
In this Managing for Profit, University of Wisconsin weed scientist Rodrigo Werle addresses some of the challenges farmers face and why now is the perfect time to start planning for the 2020 crop year.
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Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. Today, NPPD customer services leader Brittney Koenig tells us about the Pennies for Power program, NPPD’s energy assistance program designed to aid NPPD customers who are struggling to pay their electric bill. Brittney says since its inception in 2002, the program has aided more than 3,850 families by distributing more than $585,000.
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Every season in the Upper Midwest has its own destructive weather. Country Financial insurance agent Josh Thill tells Brownfield property owners should be sure they have adequate insurance coverage to protect against property losses due to all kinds of weather, from hail, to tornadoes, to snow collapses.
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·This week in the markets – Cash cattle were down $8.70 this week. Feeder cattle were $2 to $12 lower. The October live cattle futures contract was down nearly $9, and the September feeder cattle futures closed $6 lower, despite September corn futures losing $.39 this week. Choice box beef prices was $14 higher as there was strength across the board, but was led by ribs and loins. Cash barrow and gilt prices were $2.25 lower this week and the October lean hog futures contract slid $4.25. The pork cutout value was unchanged this week, despite higher bellies. That puts both Choice Box Beef and the Pork Cutout value $.20 above year-ago levels.
·The USDA’s Supply and Demand report – Feed costs have been projected to decline for the remainder of the year. But the uncertainty of the crop suggests there is some upside potential to corn and soybean prices. Livestock producers should strongly consider some risk management in terms of input costs.
·Retail Prices – The Choice beef retail price was unchanged in July relative to June and stands $.13 cents above year-ago levels. The pork retail price gained $.01 this month and stands $.20 higher than a year ago.
·Farmer’s Share of the retail dollar – For beef, we started the year nearly 47% and are currently sitting at about 41% of the retail dollar. As a comparison, in January 2015, farmers were capturing about 56 percent of the retail dollar. For pork, we started the year capturing 19% of the retail dollar and that’s improved to 23% due in part to increased packer capacity.
·Consumer Sentiment – Declined to its lowest level since the start of the year. The overall index was down 6.4% relative to July and 4.3% lower than a year ago. Much of that weakness is related to what consumers fear is an economy running out of steam.
·Next week’s reports – Cold Storage, Livestock Slaughter, and Cattle on Feed.
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This year’s wet, cool spring put the corn crop across the Midwest at risk for a higher incidence of corn plant diseases.
In this Managing for Profit, Jeremy Lake – Dekalb product development manager shares ways farmers can be proactive in managing that risk.
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Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. Today, NPPD president and CEO Pat Pope discusses steps the organization is taking to reduce its carbon footprint. Those steps include looking at new technologies to drive additional efficiencies at NPPD’s generation plants, working with local communities on battery storage and solar projects, and partnering with the University of Nebraska on its Energy Science Research Center.
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Bill Corcoran, a representative with Country Financial says insurance is essential for protecting the financial well-being of a farm family. Farmers need to keep in touch with insurance providers to be sure building and equipment valuations are up to date, according to Corcoran. They need to avoid one of the most common misconceptions about insuring their farm. “A lot of farmers just kind of assume that everything’s covered,” said Corcoran.
Regardless of which company provides insurance, Corcoran says it’s good to have an agent periodically visit the farm.
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Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines.
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Controlling weeds is one of the most important components to a successful farming year.
In this Managing for Profit, Iowa farmer April Hemmes shares why the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System was the right fit for her farm and why having access to that technology is important to her bottom line.
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Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. Today, we’ll hear from Cory Fuehrer, who manages NPPD’s Energy Efficiency Program. He talks about their EnergyWise Energy Efficiency Improvement Incentives, including Shop and Area Dusk-to-Dawn lighting, Corner Pivot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), pumping system efficiency tests, and farrowing operation hog mat incentives.
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Cyndi Young's Two Cents.
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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins and Texas A&M's David Anderson discuss this week in the markets.
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Cyndi Young's Two Cents.
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Cyndi Young's Two Cents.
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Cyndi Young's Two Cents.
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Here is another in a series of reports on how Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is “Powering Nebraska”. Today, we discuss NPPD’s Community Solar Program with Tim Arlt, general manager of retail for NPPD. Arlt talks about Nebraska communities that are involved with community solar and the benefits that community solar brings to those communities.
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For some farmers, actively managing crop residue can help to improve yields for the next growing season. Fall tillage can help farmers better incorporate their fertilizers. For others, their goal is to alleviate compaction that might have occurred during the growing season. In this Managing for Profit, Beck’s agronomist Jonathan Perkins shares how tillage can work to the farmer’s benefit.
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Harvest is underway and Asgrow product manager Tyler Uhe says there is big yield potential in soybeans this year. Uhe says with tight margins, farmers need to talk find a product that has high yield potential and provides excellent weed control. In this Managing for Profit, we’ll take a closer look at the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System with Asgrow and how it’s yielding for farmers this year.
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It’s been a tough growing season for some parts of the Corn Belt this year. An agronomist says producers who have been battling Mother Nature will have to prioritize their fields when it comes time for harvest. In this Managing for Profit, we’ll run through Beck’s Hybrids field agronomist Pat Halloway’s fall pre-harvest checklist.
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For some farmers, actively managing crop residue can help to improve yields for the next growing season. In this Managing for Profit, Beck’s Hybrids field agronomist Luke Schulte will share how it can help farmers get into the fields earlier, return some of the nutrients back to the soil, and ultimately improve yields.
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Operating farms in a time of tight margins has become the new normal. Craig Rogers, the precision farming lead at Beck’s says farmers can’t afford to not know their cost of production. In this Managing for Profit, we’ll learn how a new tool from Beck’s Hybrids’ FarmServer is helping farmers easily calculate their Return on Investment.
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As harvest nears, the outlook for this year’s corn crop is impressive. Jared Webb, Dekalb product development manager says like any growing season farmers are always faced with challenges – some of which include yield robbing diseases. In this Managing for Profit we’ll learn more about what growers have been doing to help reduce risk of yield robbing corn diseases and help boost yields.
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Cover crops promote soil health, improve organic matter, help reduce compaction, and can ultimately boost yields. Ryan Moore with Beck’s Hybrid says the return on investment happens quickly, and the results are visible in the field. In this Managing for Profit, we’ll learn what farmers need to know when considering using cover crops on their farm.
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Nematodes aren’t detectable to the human eye, making it easy to underestimate the actual damage they can cause. Beck’s Hybrids agronomist Chad Kalaher says even though those pests aren’t visible above ground, there are ways for producers to protect against yield losses. In this Managing for Profit, we’ll learn how producers can protect their corn and soybean crops against nematodes and fight to increase yields.
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The most effective weed control happens when farmers start early. North America dicamba portfolio lead Ryan Rubischko says starting with clean fields and staying ahead of weeds gives growers the best chance at higher yields. In this Managing for Profit we’ll learn how farmers can take what they learned using the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop system in their operations this year to make management decisions to better control weeds next year.
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Controlling weeds is one of the biggest challenges farmers face every season. Ryan Rubischko, the North America Dicamba portfolio lead says if there are weeds out there – they are robbing yield. But, by spraying early, 20 to 30 days after planting, it helps farmers to stay ahead of the weeds and keep their fields clean. In this Managing for Profit we’ll learn how the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System is helping producers control weeds and improve yields. Which ultimately improves their bottom line.
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Cyndi Young’s Two Cents.
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Cyndi Young’s Two Cents.
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Cyndi Young’s Two Cents.
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Cyndi Young’s Two Cents.
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Cyndi Young’s Two Cents.
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Cyndi Young’s Two Cents.
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Cyndi Young’s Two Cents.
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Cyndi Young’s Two Cents.
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Cyndi Young’s Two Cents.
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Cyndi Young’s Two Cents.
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Cyndi Young’s Two Cents.
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Cyndi Young’s Two Cents.
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Cyndi Young’s Two Cents.
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