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The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says another bridge payment is needed to help farmers navigate the record high input costs. John Boozman says more economic assistance was included in reconciliation, but he’s not expecting that to pass anytime soon. “We’re talking to the president and the administration about trying to get those The post Boozman: farmer bridge payments delayed as lawmakers seek path forward appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

New crop U.S. soybeans have started leaving domestic ports for China. The USDA says about half of the weekly shipment total on soybeans during the week ending September 10th was bound for China, reflecting Beijing’s near-term delivery needs. The recent rise in demand U.S. beans comes as state buyers try to meet agreed upon purchase The post China, Japan lead the way for soybean export inspections appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.76. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 to $1.42. Four sales were reported ranging from $1.42 to $1.43.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0225 to $1.44. No sales were reported.  Butter was unchanged at $1.37. The post Nonfat dry milk nears $2 as cheese prices fall Monday at CME appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

Direct cash cattle trade is off to a quiet start to the week. Last week Northern dressed cattle traded at mostly $350 which is $5.00 to $6.00 higher than the previous week’s weighted average, and although Southern live  cattle didn’t trade until late in the day, Southern cattle were marked at mostly $226 which is The post Midday cash livestock markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.