U.S. Milk production up again in June
Milk production continues to grow. USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service says June milk production in the 24 major producing states rose 3.4% over last year to 18.5 billion pounds. USDA […]
Northwest Iowa officials consider zoning for nuclear reactor
A northwest Iowa county is looking at changing its zoning code to permit nuclear power. Woodbury County Supervisor Mark Nelson says for the county to grow, more power is needed, […]
Regents delay vote to ban DEI content in UI, ISU, UNI courses
The Board of Regents is postponing its vote on a policy to ban Iowa, Iowa State and UNI from requiring students take courses with “substantial content” related to Diversity, Equity, […]
Regents delay vote to ban substantial DEI content in UI, ISU, UNI courses
The Board of Regents is postponing its vote on a policy to ban Iowa, Iowa State and UNI from requiring students take courses with “substantial content” related to Diversity, Equity, […]
Cash dairy mixed, cheese market quiet Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.5625. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks remained unchanged at $1.6425. […]
Corn silage tool determines feed values, cost by chop height
A University of Wisconsin researcher has developed a tool to help growers decide what height to chop corn silage. Dr. Luis Ferraretto says improving fiber quality in corn silage is […]
Tassel wrapping impacting Indiana corn pollination
Purdue University Extension’s corn specialist says tassel wrapping is impacting Indiana corn pollination. Dan Quinn says the issue has primarily been found in the central part of the state. “The leaves are […]
Michigan Crafted uniting local beverage supply chain
The Michigan Craft Beverage Council is putting more emphasis on consumers to strengthen demand throughout the industry. Director Jenelle Jagmin tells Brownfield, “It is the consumer that makes the difference […]
Senate Ag Committee advances two USDA nominees
Two nominees for positions at USDA will get a confirmation vote from the full U.S. Senate. The Senate’s Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry voted Monday to advance the nominations […]
Making investments in renewable fuels
An Indiana-based refinery is making moves to increase demand for soybeans. CountryMark’s $100 million diesel expansion project will allow for increased production of renewable diesel. CEO Matt Smorch tells Brownfield, […]
