An ag economist says the strength in the cull cow market is one of the factors contributing to the slow expansion of the cattle herd. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says producers have to carefully evaluate their options. “How likely am I to hang on to that cow who was kind of a borderline decision as she’s approaching the end of her productive […]
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A member of the Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council (ANPC) says the latest U.S. EPA update on the hypoxia zone in the
Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6725. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0050 to $1.5050. No sales were recorded.
Weather has been the primary driver as corn and soybean prices climbed to start the week. U.S. Commodities president Don Roose
The director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency is reminding producers to get their acreage reports submitted. William Graff says July
An ag economist says now is the time for farmers to evaluate the best leasing agreement for their operation. Michael Langemeier, director
New analysis by the National Corn Growers Association finds U.S. farmers are paying significantly more for inputs than their Brazilian counterparts.
Over the Fourth of July holiday, I found myself thinking less about the fireworks and parades and more about the people
May was a solid month for U.S. ethanol exports. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports of 189.7 million gallons were
Across the Corn Belt, showers and thunderstorms extend southwestward from the upper Great Lakes region. Until recently, parts of the upper
