2023 corn for ethanol use up from 2022
5.3 billion bushels of corn were used for ethanol production in 2023. The USDA says that was an increase of 2% from 2022, with production supported by generally solid processing […]
High input costs causing farmers to seek solutions on fertilizer
Farmers continue to battle high input costs. Craig Dick, with Phospholutions, tells Brownfield the current price situation for phosphorus is as bad as it’s ever been. “China has curtailed exports, Brazil isn’t […]
Corn stunt disease identified in Kansas
The first known case of corn stunt disease has been identified in Kansas. Plant pathologists and entomologists at Kansas State University say the disease and associated symptoms has been identified […]
Corn grind, soybean crush both solid during July
Corn demand for ethanol use continues to be strong, while crush demand remains a bright spot for soybeans. The USDA says 473.504 million bushels of corn were used for fuel […]
Mid-America Business Index shows slowdown in Iowa’s manufacturing sector
The Mid-America Business Index for August shows Iowa’s manufacturing sector is being hit by a sales slowdown. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss checks in each month with manufacturing supply managers […]
Spring wheat crop insurance usage up
The crop agency manager with Country Financial says the number of farmers protecting their spring wheat acres with crop insurance is increasing. Doug Yoder tells Brownfield nearly 80% of Illinois […]
Cash dairy prices mostly higher Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for butter Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.57. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese […]
Grassley critical of EPA draft Insecticide Strategy
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is echoing concerns of ag stakeholders that have submitted public comments critical of EPA’s draft Insecticide Strategy. The Iowa Republican says those groups are urging EPA […]
Global Dairy Trade index down slightly Tuesday
The Global Dairy Trade index fell slightly in Tuesday’s trading session. Butter, whole milk powder, and lactose saw prices go down, while cheese, butter milk powder, skim milk powder, and […]
Meristem launches free carbon intensity estimator
Farmers now have a no cost way to learn their carbon intensity (CI) score. Peter Rousonelos, senior vice president of business development with Meristem Crop Performance, says the CI Estimator […]
