Armyworms, webworms threaten Kansas soybean yield
A crop health expert says he’s closely watching how an increase in insect pressure could impact soybean production this year. Jarrod Nicholson with Mid Kansas Cooperative says he’s seen damage […]
Summer heat gives cheese markets a short-term boost as milk supplies tighten
A dairy market analyst says there are a couple of factors impacting short-term cheese prices. Sarah Jungman with AgMarket.net says the summer heat has tightened milk production while protein demand […]
Bayer advances hybrid wheat plans with RAGT licensing agreement
Bayer Crop Science has signed a new licensing agreement with RAGT to commercialize hybrid wheat in the U.S. Dr. Francis Beecher says the partnership will help the company strengthen its […]
CONAB raises Brazil corn outlook, cuts soybeans slightly
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA made modest month-to-month changes to its corn and soybean production estimates. CONAB now has total corn production for Brazil at 142.995 million tons, 0.9% above […]
Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction celebrates champions, raises $405,036 for Wisconsin youth
The president of the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation at the Wisconsin State Fair says this year’s auction was a resounding success. Jenny Gehl tells Brownfield the event generated […]
Managing risk in volatile markets
Profit margins have been tight over the last few years, and producers are trying to do everything they can to maximize their return on investments. On this episode of Managing […]
Missouri cattle producer questions MDA beef and dairy grant selection process
A southern Missouri cattle producer is raising questions about the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s grant selection process after reviewing a list of recipients. In a Conservatives for Rural Missouri Facebook post, George […]
Drought, heat threaten grain production around the world
Weather challenges across the world are bringing global grain supplies into question. EarthDaily global crop intelligence lead Nick Ohrtman says Europe has struggled with drought. “The European crop has been, […]
Jill Makovec Named Inaugural “Rooted in Gratitude” Honoree for Contributions to Wisconsin Agriculture
The Food + Farm Exploration Center has named Jill Makovec of Dane and Grant/Iowa counties an inaugural Rooted in Gratitude Community Catalyst Honoree, recognizing her leadership, communication and service on […]
Lower yield, ending stocks guesses support corn
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. The USDA’s production guess was up on the month due to higher acreage numbers, which canceled out a cut in yield. Still, […]