Cash dairy mixed, cheese market quiet Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.5625. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks remained unchanged at $1.6425. […]
Corn silage tool determines feed values, cost by chop height
A University of Wisconsin researcher has developed a tool to help growers decide what height to chop corn silage. Dr. Luis Ferraretto says improving fiber quality in corn silage is […]
Tassel wrapping impacting Indiana corn pollination
Purdue University Extension’s corn specialist says tassel wrapping is impacting Indiana corn pollination. Dan Quinn says the issue has primarily been found in the central part of the state. “The leaves are […]
Michigan Crafted uniting local beverage supply chain
The Michigan Craft Beverage Council is putting more emphasis on consumers to strengthen demand throughout the industry. Director Jenelle Jagmin tells Brownfield, “It is the consumer that makes the difference […]
Senate Ag Committee advances two USDA nominees
Two nominees for positions at USDA will get a confirmation vote from the full U.S. Senate. The Senate’s Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry voted Monday to advance the nominations […]
Making investments in renewable fuels
An Indiana-based refinery is making moves to increase demand for soybeans. CountryMark’s $100 million diesel expansion project will allow for increased production of renewable diesel. CEO Matt Smorch tells Brownfield, […]
Ag industry outlines importance of crop protection tools during House Ag Committee hearing
Some members of the ag industry say crop protection tools are critical to providing a secure food supply. During a House Ag Committee hearing on Tuesday, Ranking member Angie Craig […]
Tar spot widespread in MO, but low severity
A plant pathologist says tar spot is back in Missouri and its low severity so far. “When I say low severity, I’m talking one to two lesions on a leaf […]
Too warm and dry in August not widespread concern for U.S. soybeans
An ag meteorologist warmer, drier conditions could challenge the U.S. soybean crop during pod fill in mid-to-late August. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says currently, the Central and Southern […]
Qore opens $300M bio-based solutions plant in Iowa
The CEO of Qore says their new $300 million bio-industrial facility in Eddyville, Iowa will produce a revolutionary plant-based chemical that will be used to manufacture consumer goods. Jon Veldhouse […]