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CME cash dairy, futures mostly higher Friday
Milk futures and cash dairy prices were mostly higher Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.4150. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0425 at $1.9425. Five sales were recorded, [Read More…]
Dairy Innovation Hub researchers share findings at symposium
Researchers in Wisconsin’s Dairy Innovation Hub shared their findings so far during a symposium Wednesday. Dr. Heather White is the faculty director for the Dairy Innovation Hub, and she tells Brownfield over 200 researchers are [Read More…]
Iowa farmer says weeds got a jump start
A central Iowa farmer says weeds got a jump start on crops this year. Corey Hillebo of Polk City tells Brownfield mild conditions in February and March resulted in an early start to the growing [Read More…]
Michigan farmers filling freezers
Young farmers are increasing access to local meat at some Michigan food banks. Sanilac County’s Darcy Lipskey tells Brownfield her local farm bureau often donated a county fair animal to local food pantries, but there was [Read More…]
Fischbach looks for trade boost in next farm bill
A member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade wants to ensure more resources for trade promotion programs are included in the next farm bill. Minnesota Republican Michelle Fischbach tells Brownfield access to [Read More…]
A closer look at the farm bill updates on interstate commerce
The chairman of the House Ag Committee says the new farm bill includes language meant to remove barriers in the livestock industry caused by California’s Proposition 12 law. Glenn “GT” Thompson says it’s a new [Read More…]
Historic floods in southern Brazil washing out soybeans
Historic flooding in parts of Brazil is expected to have short and long-term impacts on South American crop production. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says torrential rains are decimating the southern state of [Read More…]
Trade brings value to beef production
A Kentucky cattleman says he’s often asked by beef producers why the U.S. exports beef if it has to import it. Andy Bishop, chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board tells Brownfield, “We can certainly add [Read More…]
Cattle futures higher to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, supported by cash and wholesale business. June live cattle closed $2.02 higher at $181.05 and August lives closed $1.67 higher at $179.05. August feeders [Read More…]
Farmers take advantage of drier conditions for forage cutting
A central Missouri farmer says the consistent rains have delayed cutting triticale and the crop has declined in quality. But Nathan Alpers says there will be more tonnage compared to last year. “It’s a lot [Read More…]
Reference price increase included in House Ag Committee’s farm bill
An increase in reference prices is included in the new farm bill the House Agriculture Committee will mark up on Thursday and a U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says it’s a much-needed change. Dusty Johnson [Read More…]
Reintroducing ancient grains into our diets
Ancient grains are nutrient-rich foods that are high in fiber and protein and loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. So what is an ancient grain? Think Quinoa, buckwheat, or sorghum. Nate Blum is with Sorghum [Read More…]
IL winter wheat crop ahead of schedule
A small grains breeder at the University of Illinois says the state’s wheat crop is well ahead of schedule. Dr. Jessica Rutkoski, assistant professor, tells Brownfield… “It was really warm in February and March and [Read More…]
Western Illinois farmer satisfied with planting progress so far
A western Illinois farmer says he’s satisfied with planting progress to this point. Brady Holst, who farms in Hancock County, tells Brownfield a mid-April window was productive. “We’re all done with corn and about 75% [Read More…]
Cookies cut cow feed costs
A Wisconsin dairy farmer is lowering his cost of production with an unusual feed ingredient. Dave Daniels and his multi-family dairy partnership are using cookie waste to replace some of the corn silage and more [Read More…]
Rep. Bost: House farm bill checks the boxes
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic heading into next week’s scheduled farm bill mark up. “I wish it had been done several months ago, but hey, we’re going where we need [Read More…]
Deere Precision
Central Iowa farmer Corey Hillebo says he didn’t always use John Deere for precision agriculture technology, but in the last few years he tells Brownfield the company has made tremendous strides. Hillebo says he’s having [Read More…]
A few showers linger eastern, southern-most Corn Belt; warm & largely dry points westward
Across the Corn Belt, a brief respite between storm systems is underway, although showers Friday morning linger across the Ohio Valley. Dry weather is providing a short-lived window for fieldwork over the western Corn Belt [Read More…]
MSU cover crop directory available
Michigan State University Extension has released a cover crop seed directory to help growers better source local resources. Cropping system agronomist Monica Jean tells Brownfield farmers need more robust options to find seed as demand [Read More…]
Purdue researches impacts of solar eclipse on wildlife
Researchers in the Forestry and Natural Resources department at Purdue University have been studying how the solar eclipse impacted the environment. Purdue professor Byran Pijanowski says his team traveled the path of totality to see how bats, bees, and [Read More…]