Wet field conditions are keeping Wisconsin drone operators busy
A drone dealer and custom applicator says field conditions have keep his team very busy this spring. Jeramy Williams with central-Wisconsin based American Drone says, “We have been getting […]
Wheat gains on harvest delays, quality concerns
Soybeans were narrowly mixed. Most forecasts have hotter temperatures in many areas starting later this week, but it’s expected to be a short-lived pattern. Additionally, if rain materializes as expected, […]
Cash hogs sharply higher amid strong global demand for U.S. pork
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were mixed, mostly higher, with boxed beef up at midday, preparing for widespread direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. […]
Early signs of tar spot
An extension field crop pathologist at Purdue University says farmers should be on the lookout for early tar spot development to prevent long-term damage. Darcy Telenko says tar spot has […]
Cattle group responds to USDA’s New World Screwworm plan
The USDA has announced its plan to combat the northward spread of New World screwworm. New World screwworm is a devastating pest that can be deadly to animals. Ethan […]
Cattle groups respond to USDA’s New World Screwworm plan
The USDA has announced its plan to combat the northward spread of New World screwworm. New World screwworm is a devastating pest that can be deadly to animals. Ethan […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 18, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.33 and 1/2, up 2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.74 and 3/4, up 3/4 centJul. soybean meal closed at $284.90, down 20 centsJul. soybean oil closed […]
Indiana Pork donates meals to local food banks through Fort Wayne TinCaps partnership
The director of communications for Indiana Pork says an ongoing partnership with a minor league baseball team is helping supply local food banks with protein. Jeanette Merritt says the organization […]
Broiler placements stay ahead of 2024 pace
2025 broiler hatchery numbers remain on pace to top 2024. The USDA says 252.107 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, falling 800,000 from the previous week, but […]
Red meat production dips on slower slaughter
Red meat production last month was impacted by slower slaughter rates. The USDA says commercial red meat production during May was 4.376 billion pounds, a decrease of 5% on the […]