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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The co-founder of Lakril (LOCK-rill) Technologies says the company’s bio-based acrylics could be a boon for corn farmers. Chris Nicholas says
For the first time ever, the USDA has implemented a safeguard trigger on a limited amount of sugar containing products coming
The executive director of the Missouri Pork Association says he’s been concerned about the trading relationship between the U.S. and China
A market analyst is encouraging farmers to prepare for a seasonal high in corn futures. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing
Some farmers in Iowa say they have several ag policy concerns. Duane Aistrope in Fremont County tells Brownfield he’s been focused
An extension agronomist says weed control is critical during the early parts of the growing season. Meaghan Anderson is with Iowa
An ag economist says higher input costs and volatility from tariffs have put downward pressure on farmland prices. Ernie Goss with
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were up, waiting on direct business to develop. June
