Northern Indiana remains a hotspot for HPAI as new cases emerge
Northern Indiana continues to be a hotspot for new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Denise Derrer Spears, the public information director for the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, […]
Record U.S. ethanol production highlights corn and biofuel demand
More ethanol was produced in the U.S. last week than any other week on record. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.123 million barrels per day, rising 32,000 […]
Cash dairy prices mostly unchanged Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were steady except for butter Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.72. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at […]
Cash dairy prices mostly unchanged Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were steady except for butter Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.72. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at […]
XtendFlex/Asgrow — Soy
Asgrow® XtendFlex® soybeans continue to help farmers improve yield and profitability. Seed brands are launching 43 new products for 2026. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Lance Tarochione, Technical […]
HPAI spreading in Ottawa County flocks
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed another two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Ottawa County. The state says the commercial flocks bring the county’s […]
Strong returns in the livestock sector drive optimism in the latest Ag Economy Barometer
An ag economist says strong profit margins in the livestock sector led to a rise in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert says producers […]
Drought trimmed some soybean yields, but overall year called successful by western Illinois farmer
A western Illinois farmer was thrilled with his 2025 crops. Terry Smith, who grows corn and soybeans in Adams County, tells Brownfield… “It’s been a very successful year, it seems […]
China’s return to U.S. sorghum market could boost exports
The chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers says China’s renewed interest in U.S. sorghum could help expand market access. Amy France, a farmer from Kansas, says there are still questions […]
Wisconsin proposes big revisions to animal health fee plan
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is backing away from a proposal that could increase animal health program fees. The department says they received more than 500 comments on […]