Michigan livestock groups lose CAFO case
Michigan livestock groups say they are disappointed with the state’s Supreme Court ruling regarding large animal permits. Farm groups, including the Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Pork […]
USSEC is helping interns learn about soybean exports
The communications outreach intern at the Indiana Soybean Alliance says exploring various opportunities in the ag industry is helping her decide her future career. Kate Mattingly represented Indiana at the […]
Nine Iowa airports have stopped putting out key weather information
For more than a month now, some Iowa airports have not been reporting their temperature readings and dew points because their systems are disabled. It’s information that’s very helpful to […]
Indiana State Fair announces the 2024 Grand Drive Champions
Several 4-H members from across the state participated in the 2024 Indiana State Fair Grand Drive Sunday evening. Presented by Farm Credit MidAmerica, nearly $150,000 was raised by the Indiana […]
Western IL crops showing “awesome potential”
A western Illinois agronomist says crops in his area are doing well despite some challenges. Rich DeSchepper, agronomy sales & marketing manager with West Central FS in Knox County, says […]
Conditions right for tar spot
Many corn farmers are actively scouting for tar spot. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Ron Geis says the crop disease thrives in wet and cloudy conditions. “If you have had […]
Red Cross issues urgent appeal for blood donors
The American Red Cross says we’re now under a blood shortage emergency, as extreme heat, natural disasters and summer vacations are causing a critical drop in donations. Josh Murray, spokesman […]
Expanding agritourism in Indiana
The director of rural development in Indiana says expanding agritourism will benefit the state’s economy. Terry Goodin tells Brownfield the more people know about agriculture, the more connected they are […]
ACRE Act would reduce cost of borrowing for farmers
The American Bankers Association is bringing attention to legislation that would lower the cost of borrowing for farmers. Senior vice president of agriculture and rural banking policy Ed Elfmann says […]
CME cash dairy steady to lower Monday
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.61. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.01 at $1.84. […]
