All cattle and calves down 1% from 2023
The USDA’s long-awaited return of the mid-year Cattle Inventory report indicates widespread herd expansion still isn’t happening. As of July 1, all cattle and calves in the U.S. are 1 percent below the […]
Recent Indonesia trade announcement good for dairy
A dairy cooperative is applauding the recently-announced trade framework between the U.S. and Indonesia. Karen Gefvert with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative tells Brownfield a trade deal with Indonesia would likely […]
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern confirm merger discussions
Talks are underway between two major U.S. class one railroads for a possible merger. In a statement, Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern say “The companies are engaged in advanced […]
Fall-applied sulfur benefitting soybeans and bottom lines
A Purdue University Extension soybean agronomist says fall-applied sulfur is proving beneficial for soybeans. Shaun Casteel says tank mixing sulfur solutions into fall fertilizer applications saves farmers a trip across […]
Are We There Yet?
As kids, road trips are when we learn how to convert gazillions of miles into hours, and how to gut out long drives with mom’s road games, dad’s jokes, sibling […]
More dairy consolidation coming?
A feed commodity dealer says a good forage season will help keep dairy farmers well positioned this year. Clint Cherney with Harvey Commodities tells Brownfield, “They have the highest amount of […]
New legislation would help keep the U.S. a global leader in crop innovation
The vice president of government affairs at The Fertilizer Institute says recently introduced legislation would help keep the U.S. a global leader in crop innovation. Ed Thomas says the Plant […]
State tourism experts share ideas with Iowa community leaders
One of the state’s most popular attractions — the Iowa State Fair — opens in less than two weeks, and the Travel Iowa office is in the midst of what […]
EU threatens trade retaliation
Member states of the European Union say a retaliation plan is in place if trade negotiations fall apart with the U.S. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says the […]
Buyers return as cash dairy prices close week mixed
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday and buyers are back after what seems like a one week vacation at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.54. […]
