IL cattle producer optimistic in ‘24
A northwest Illinois cattle producer says she’s optimistic about 2024. “Prices have been great in the beef cattle industry lately, and I don’t really want to jinx that!” She says, […]
Gov. Parson extends drought alert
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has extended the state’s drought alert through September 1st. The executive order directs continued coordination of resources and response efforts in counties experiencing moderate or greater […]
Colombia restricts U.S. beef imports amid HPAI concerns, groups say move isn’t science-based
Colombia has become the first country to ban imports of U.S. beef and beef products from states where dairy cattle have tested positive for avian influenza. Ethan Lane with the […]
Where have cash rents increased the most?
Cash rental rates have been climbing over the past decade, but the biggest increases have happened outside the Corn Belt. David Widmar, managing partner at Agricultural Economic Insights, tells Brownfield… […]
New research studying relationship between cover crops & SCN
New research is looking into the relationship between cover crops and soybean cyst nematode. Southern Illinois agronomist John Pike says initial findings are promising. “Where we’ve got both cereal rye […]
Red meat production sees year-over-year decline
The USDA says March red meat production dropped 11 percent on the year. Beef production declined 12% to 2.1 billion pounds, with total cattle slaughter at 2.51 million head, down […]
Too early to know if beef herd is expanding
Beef cow slaughter has slowed, but a livestock economist says its still too early for indications that the herd is expanding. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says, “It’s a sign […]
SAF tax credit bill signed into law in Nebraska
Nebraska’s Governor recently signed a bill to establish the first major sustainable aviation fuel production tax credit in the Midwest. Reid Wagner, executive director of the Nebraska Ethanol Board, says, […]
Missouri, Mississippi River water level updates
An atmospheric scientist says water levels along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers could be a concern later in the growing season. Matt Makens tells Brownfield that’s due to a disappointing […]
Another round of active weather for the Heartland; wind-blown, warm-up for some
Back-to-back storm systems crossing the central Plains and upper Midwest will result in a protracted period of unsettled weather, which may include heavy rain and severe thunderstorms. The initial system, […]
