Weather changes mean adjusting to livestock needs
The change in the weather has cattle producers taking a few extra precautions. Jared Geiser from Chilton, Wisconsin tells Brownfield producers need to keep the calories coming to give cattle […]
Federal disaster assistance announced in Missouri
Several counties in Missouri have been declared eligible for federal disaster assistance following a series of early November storms. FEMA has announced that federal funding is available to the state, […]
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Farm bill extension provides time to improve farm safety net
A northeastern Illinois farmer says the recent extension of the farm bill gives Congress more time to make improvements to the farm safety net. Chris Gould, who farms in Kane […]
Man charged in accident involving ISU band bus
A Tennessee man has been charged in the accident involving the Iowa State University Marching Band. The Cyclone Marching Band’s charter bus was hit Monday by a private school bus […]
Nebraska cattle producer bracing for potential winter storm
A southeast Nebraska farmer has been busy preparing cattle ahead of a potential winter storm this weekend. Logan Bredemeier says portable windbreak panels and calf shelters are being installed. […]
Iowa blood centers plead for donors following New Orleans attack
Blood from eastern Iowa donors may already be helping survivors to recover from the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans. Amanda Hess, spokeswoman for ImpactLife in Davenport, says […]
Biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption reach record levels
Demand for biodiesel and renewable diesel surged higher in 2024. Jeff Earl with Clean Fuels Alliance America says states continue to prioritize renewable fuel policies to help grow clean fuel […]
Cash dairy prices mixed Thursday to start the new year
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices remained unchanged at $0.75, where they’ve been for nearly a week. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound […]
Ethanol production, stocks move higher
U.S. ethanol production gained some ground during Christmas week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.111 million barrels per day, up 4,000 on the week and 62,000 on […]
