Alfalfa harvest begins for Michigan farmers following delayed spring
A Michigan dairy farmer says his first cutting of alfalfa is ready to be harvested. JP Koop with Lucky 7 Dairy tells Brownfield the crop is in good condition. “I think it’s okay, […]
Report finds ag purchasing decisions involve more voices, more research
A new report from Swanson Russell examines generational shifts in ag decision making. Tony Sattler, director of experience and insights, says the report found that on-farm purchasing decisions are increasingly […]
Farms use June Dairy Month to showcase food production
A spokesperson for Wisconsin’s dairy checkoff says June Dairy Month gives people a chance to see first-hand where their food comes from. Tina Peterson with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin tells […]
Pork industry concerned about New World Screwworm
New World screwworm is a risk to the U.S. pork industry. Dr. Megan Niederwerder with the Swine Health Information Center says cases of New World screwworm in Mexican outdoor pigs […]
Humphreys: Senate shouldn’t ignore rural America on Prop 12
The CEO of the National Pork Producers Council is confident Congress will pass legislation addressing Proposition 12. Bryan Humphreys says NPPC staff have been in discussions with members of the […]
Current cost projections expected to weigh on 2027 crop decisions
A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says he’s concerned about farm finances in 2027. Dr. Gary Schnitkey says rising fuel prices and current projections of some fertilizers […]
Strong harvest in Brazil could increase global corn competition
A market advisor says dry weather in Brazil hasn’t had a significant impact on the country’s expected record corn crop. “It wasn’t a perfect year by any means, but it […]
Increasing financial stress is impacting how producers think about farm growth
An ag economist at Purdue University says increased financial strain is impacting farm growth expectations for crop and livestock producers. Michael Langemeier says the current state of the ag economy is making it difficult […]
Deep Woods Off, Barn Kittens and the Smell of Summer on the Farm
Late Spring on the farm smells like hard work, sunshine, and memories. It smells like fresh-cut hay drying in the field, warm soil after an afternoon rain, leather gloves, and […]
Cash dairy prices steady to lower on Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0025 at $0.6750. Two sales were recorded at $0.6750 and $0.68. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.4675. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.44. No sales were recorded. Butter was unchanged at $1.71. Twenty-six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6725 to […]