Iowa farmer welcomes producer input in USDA reporting overhaul
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s encouraged by the USDA’s data modernization effort. “We actually have farmers that are working on this now. It’s kind of a big deal.” Lance […]
Wheat bounces and corn manages a mostly firm finish
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Export sales were up on the week at 38 million bushels, led by China, but the Golden Week holiday could limit their […]
Demand fuels August soybean crush, corn for ethanol use
The August soybean crush was the largest for the month on record. The USDA says 210 million bushels of beans were used to produce meal and oil, down 12 million […]
New AI-powered system could help dairy producers improve herd management
A new dairy monitoring system could give producers a more detailed look at herd health and performance. Nicole Mozeliak, U.S. CEO for Herd-i, says the technology uses artificial intelligence to […]
Cargill, McCarty Family Farms partner to build out interactive dairy learning experience
A new partnership with Cargill and McCarty Family Farms is helping students learn about the importance of dairy nutrition. Shelly Macumber says the Judy McCarty Learning Center in northwest Kansas […]
Glyphosate review continues as EPA and HHS expand agency collaboration
Ag groups are closely watching how the U.S. EPA and the Department of Health and Human Services’ glyphosate review could impact product availability for farmers. Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, executive director of […]
Ohio lawmakers pass state gas tax holiday legislation
The Ohio General Assembly has passed bi-partisan legislation providing temporary fuel cost relief and establishing a 90-day state gas and diesel tax suspension. Ohio Senate President Rob McColley says the […]
MSU SHARE Project studies regenerative agriculture benefits for soil hydrology
Researchers at Michigan State University are analyzing how regenerative agricultural practices affect water movement in the soil. Alex Kuhl with the Institute of Water Research tells Brownfield, “We are trying […]
Cheese blocks rally, butter falls Thursday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8150. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0325 to $1.3025. Three sales were reported ranging from $1.29 to $1.3025. Cheese […]
Pork export sales above average, beef up on week
Pork export sales were steady on the week. The USDA says pork sales during the week ending September 24th were above average and continue to reflect good global demand, especially […]