New MI Digital Farm Platform will map Michigan field profitability zones
Michigan farmers will soon be able to analyze harvest data with a new digital platform being developed at Michigan State University. MSU Extension Field Crops Educator Richard Price provides free […]
August a big month for U.S. ethanol, DDGS exports
The world continues to show strong demand for U.S. ethanol. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports during August were a five-month high at 211.8 million gallons, rising 6% from […]
Record high diesel costs cause farmer sentiment to decline in latest Ag Economy Barometer
An ag economist says ongoing financial uncertainty led to a decline in farmer sentiment in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Joana Colussi is with Purdue’s Center for Commercial […]
South Dakota eases dyed diesel restrictions following Trump executive order
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is directing the state’s Department of Public Safety to temporarily ease enforcement of dyed diesel fuel restrictions on highways and public roads. The action follows […]
Purdue, Elanco break ground on One Health Research Institute in Indianapolis
Elanco Animal Health and Purdue University have broken ground on a 150,000 square foot facility that will help strengthen the food supply chain. Elanco’s president and CEO Jeff Simmons says […]
Grassley vows to have immigration expert review Iowa City woman’s deportation
The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Davenport is asking for Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley to intervene in this week’s scheduled deportation of a mother of four from Iowa City. […]
Extension weed specialist: Drilling cover crops can boost weed suppression
An Extension specialist says using a seed drill can improve cover crop establishment during the fall and strengthen weed suppression the following spring. John Wallace with Pennsylvania State University Extension […]
New Complaint Alleges Sioux Falls Teen Died in Lyon County; Third Man Charged
(KTIV) — A new federal criminal complaint alleges 14-year-old McKenna Wendel died in Lyon County after her uncle transported her from Sioux Falls and supplied her with cocaine. KTIV reports […]
Cheese blocks and nonfat dry milk move higher Tuesday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8350. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.01 to $1.3350. Eight sales were […]
MO Corn CEO: state, federal dyed diesel waivers provide some relief for farmers
Missouri Corn Growers Association CEO Bradley Schad says President Trump’s recent effort to provide relief from high diesel costs complements steps already taken by several states. “Having both of them […]