Sand management important to dairy farms

Sand management is an important consideration on many dairy farms. Renee Schrift with McLanahan Corporation says producers often source locally. “It’s going to do the job for their manure system […]

More cash cattle trade develops Wednesday

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures closed lower on technical selling, waiting for direct cash business to get established in the north. June live cattle were down $1.15 […]

Cheese prices up over last week

Cheese prices have gone up recently, and as of Monday, barrel prices exceeded block prices again. Market advisor Mike North with Ever.ag says barrel prices getting above block prices is […]

Strong stands in southeastern South Dakota

A South Dakota farmer says there were some planting delays on his family’s operation this year. Darren Hefty farms near Sioux Falls and says some widespread rains occurred during April. […]

Water quality efforts continue in Iowa

Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says water quality continues to be a major focus in the state. He tells Brownfield the state has been restoring some abandoned coal mine properties. […]

Accurate forecasts vital for farmers

An agronomist with Bayer says accurate weather forecasts are vital for modern agriculture. Lance Tarochione, who covers west central Illinois, says farmers rely on weather data, especially during planting season. […]