Egg production rises, placements dip
U.S. egg production continues to rise above year ago levels. The USDA says 8.923 billion eggs were produced during April, 5% above last year, and the fourth month in a […]
An economist says the loss of Mexican feeder cattle is hitting U.S. feedlots hard, tightening supplies and driving up beef prices
A livestock economist says the U.S. supply chain is feeling the effects of the ban on live cattle imports from Mexico. David Anderson with Texas A&M tells Brownfield, the U.S. historically have […]
From heat stress to mental health, farm awareness is critical
Farmers are encouraged to recognize on‑farm risks as a way to improve overall wellbeing. Heather Fowler, director of producer and public health for the National Pork Board, says producers need […]
2026 Indy 500 rookie drivers introduced to iconic milk tradition
Each year, the American Dairy Association Indiana honors the Indianapolis 500 Fastest Rookie to introduce new drivers to the dairy industry. Jenni Browning, CEO of ADAI, says the organization established the […]
Did you check for ticks?
Reports of tick bites and related diseases are on the rise. In this episode of Managing for Profit, we’ll hear how you can best protect yourself in the field and […]
Minnesota alfalfa grower hoping for warmer weather ahead of first cutting
A farmer in southern Minnesota says the first cutting of alfalfa is about a week out. Dan Glessing farms in Wright County and tells Brownfield it’s been cool so far […]
USDA says new fertilizer projects, faster permitting aim to lower farm input costs
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says additional steps are being taken to increase U.S. fertilizer production, and reduce input costs for farmers. “Every tool in the toolkit has to be reviewed […]
Variable environmental conditions impact early weed control efforts
Farmers are evaluating the effectiveness of early season weed control. WinField United crop protection sales agronomist Ryan Peterson suggests weed pressure has been somewhat subdued. “In my travels, it hasn’t […]
Soybean growers encouraged to consider white mold management
A technical service representative with BASF says soybean growers facing white mold challenges should start planning management strategies now. Ken Deibert, who covers eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota, says […]
Cash dairy prices were lower Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.69. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0225 at $1.5325. Fifteen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5150 to $1.55. Cheese barrels were down $0.04 at $1.5150. No sales were […]