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Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom is celebrating 40 years. Foundation director Ann Marie Ward says the impact of the ag literacy program has been remarkable. “What started as an idea to put agriculture back into classrooms has become a true team movement between so many organizations, commodity groups, and individuals moving this work forward.” She The post Minnesota Ag in the Classroom marks four decades of growing agriculture literacy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

The chairman of the American Sugar Alliance says more economic aid from Congress would help sugar farmers navigate weather disasters and economic uncertainty. “It would be great to get some disaster and economic aid back to all of our growers.” Ryan Weston, who also leads the Florida Sugarcane League, tells Brownfield the USDA Deputy Secretary The post Sugar industry seeks additional economic aid from Congress appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

Two Missouri farmers say the early August rain has been welcome for the crops. Drew Lock in northeast Missouri says the soybeans have been soaking it up. “There’s a lot of potential out there. This rain is going to go a long ways. Obviously we were, we were super wet and cold early. The heat The post Early August rains boost Missouri soybean, corn prospects appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed on spread trade, and feeder cattle were higher on tight supplies.  October live cattle closed $.35 higher at $225.27 and December live cattle closed $.22 lower at $224.15.  September feeder cattle closed $3.65 higher at $345.22 and October feeder cattle closed $2.97 higher at $334.92.  It The post Cattle futures mixed to finish the week appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.