An economist says dairy cattle genetics have made major strides over the past five years. Corey Geiger with CoBank says since 1965, the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding has regularly adjusted genetic base evaluations to reflect progress. “Butterfat in Holsteins will shift by 45 pounds, and protein by 30 pounds, and that butterfat number’s almost double any number that’s […]
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Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican will cover Gov. Pillen’s news conference to announce a partnership for veterinarian education. The post Governor Pillen News
On this latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Iowa State University’s Chelsea Harbach joins Brent Barnett for a conversation about morel mushroom
A north Iowa farmer says changes to his crop rotation are not market driven. Casey Schlichting of Clear Lake tells Brownfield
New data indicates dairy product sales grew along with consumer trust in 2024. Midwest Dairy board chair Charles Krause, a dairy
A southeast Minnesota farmer doubts he’ll begin planting before May 1st. Ed McNamara of Goodhue says soil conditions are cool and
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by strength in the broader markets. June live cattle
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Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a strongly weekly gain. Unknown
A Central Kansas farmer says corn planting is in great shape in his area. Rick Schlender raises corn, soybeans and wheat
