Record cattle markets are spurring diversification on some farms. “We’re talking to a lot of people that have talked expansion or getting back into the livestock industry.” Jesse Ahrens, with United Producers, says they’re seeing more attendance at sale barns by farmers that aren’t currently in the cattle business. “I think there’s some guys that […]
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A west central Indiana farmer says cool and wet conditions have created challenges for early-season crop development. Kevin Cox, who raises corn
University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says, “There’s very little indication that we’re going to grow this cowherd quickly at all this time.” But, when
An extension crops educator suggests recent weather conditions are preventing early season weeds from flourishing. Dave Nicolai with the University of
The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says ongoing checkoff funded research shows farmers have limited options when it comes
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board continues to utilize corn checkoff dollars to find new uses for homegrown corn to drive domestic
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The immediate fate of nationwide year-round E15 could be decided tomorrow. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says the U.S.
Across the Corn Belt, frost and freezes were observed early Monday in parts of the upper Midwest, extending as far south
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures in the
