Local grain markets riding the HPAI outbreak wave
Record corn and soybean harvests are expected to help farmer profitability in Michigan despite basis issues. Phil Tuggle with Michigan Agricultural Commodities tells Brownfield, “The price hasn’t been great per […]
Milder air expanding on the Plains; more seasonal weather covers the Midwest Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, wintry precipitation—snow and freezing rain—is causing some travel disruptions in the Great Lakes region, especially across Michigan and Wisconsin. Elsewhere, mild air is replacing previously frigid […]
Soybean Research Partnerships
Missouri Soybean’s new strategic plan prioritizes research partnerships. CEO Gary Wheeler says this goes hand in hand with farmer education. He believes that research funding is always a success, no […]
Brace for higher egg prices
There has been an uptick in cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, and it is impacting the price of eggs. University of Missouri professor emeritus and ag economist Scott Brown […]
An unseasonably mild, wet pattern to continue across the Heartland well into next week
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, with the Midwest having the greatest likelihood of experiencing above-normal temperatures. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation from southern […]
Holly berries and mistletoe may appear festive, but they’re also toxic
While poinsettias have an undeserved reputation for being poisonous, as you’d have to eat a few hundred poinsettia leaves to get sick, an expert says two other traditional holiday plants […]
Supply overshadows demand
A market analyst sees a surplus of corn and soybeans overshadowing a year of strong demand. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing says the theme for 2024 was bigger production […]
CEO of Iowa’s largest food bank to retire December 31
The head of the largest food bank in the state says nearly 11% of Iowans do not have consistent, reliable access to nutritious food due to their household finances and […]
CEO of Iowa’s largest book bank to retire December 31
The head of the largest food bank in the state says nearly 11% of Iowans do not have consistent, reliable access to nutritious food due to their household finances and […]
