March USDA ag price indices mixed
Farmers made less in March than February, while paying slightly more. The USDA’s index of ag prices received was down 3.1% on the month as lower prices for milk, market […]
Alternative drinks for those who are lactose intolerant
For some consumers, dairy products, like milk, can be difficult to drink. But that doesn’t mean they have to go without it. Karen Nielsen with the Sheep Dairy Association of […]
Tar spot not much of a concern for South Dakota farmer
A farmer in southeastern South Dakota says tar spot is on his mind but it’s not a big concern. Brian Hefty tells Brownfield the disease hasn’t been prevalent in his […]
Beef exports to China face hurdles beyond tariffs
China’s failure to renew registrations for 400 U.S. beef facilities creates additional complications for U.S. exports. Ethan Lane says this is a non-tariff trade barrier the President is trying to […]
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Early season rain impacting southern Indiana planting progress
A southwest Indiana farmer says it’s been a slow start to the 2025 planting season. Ben Kron says storms at the beginning of the April left his area extremely saturated. […]
Rose Acre Farms files lawsuit against New Jersey company for defective packaging
Indiana-based Rose Acre Farms has filed a lawsuit against a packing company for lost product due to defective packaging. According to a report from The Indiana Lawyer, Rose Acre Farms says […]
Iowa Marine recalls his service in Vietnam the day the war ended
An Iowa native and former U.S. Marine is marking the end of the Vietnam War 50 years ago today, as nearly 7,000 people were evacuated from the South Vietnam capital, […]
Governor signs law requiring Iowa public schools restrict cell phone access
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law requiring Iowa schools to enforce policies that restrict students from using smart phones when they’re in classes. “Recently schools across the […]
Butter up, barrels continue falling Wednesday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed again Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0075 at $0.4975. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]
