Extreme heat, drought take a tool on harvest potential in Kansas
A central Kansas farmer says drought and extreme temperatures played a large role in lower-than-expected corn yields. Paul Penner says harvest was about what he expected. “Corn looked very good […]
Harvest progress at a standstill in Nebraska
Central Nebraska farmer Clay Govier says excessive rainfall has put corn and soybean harvest on hold. “Progress has pretty much come to a standstill. I think that’s going to be […]
Beef supply chain disrupted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity
Three cattle organizations say recent activity from Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas has caused additional challenges for the beef supply chain. A joint statement from the […]
RVO volumes driving biofuels turnaround
The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says a year has made a big difference in the bio-based diesel industry. Donnell Rehagen says the EPA’s move this spring to increase […]
Ohio Soybean Association pushing for biodiesel tax credit to grow renewable fuel market in the state
The Ohio Soybean Association says lawmakers are currently considering proposals that could help expand Ohio’s biofuels sector in 2027. Brandon Kern, deputy executive director, says the organization is supporting legislation […]
Mizzou meat lab targets workforce, processing needs
A new meat lab at the University of Missouri is being used to address meat processing and industry needs across the state. “This is the meats processing facility for Missouri,” […]
Butter falls, nonfat dry milk rises Monday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8050. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.3075. No […]
Big week for soybean export inspections, corn solid
Corn and soybean export inspections continue to run ahead of last marketing year. That reflects the solid new crop demand from key customers both commodities have seen in recent months. […]
Cattle producers face growing pasture losses as pasture mealybugs spread across Southern states
Cattle producers in the south are facing another challenge as they consider herd expansion. Verl Cash, the Natural Resources Manager for the King Ranch says pasture mealybug infestations have been […]
Persistent rains keep combines parked in eastern Iowa
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s not expecting to get started on corn harvest anytime soon. Lance Lillibridge raises a corn-on-corn rotation near Vinton in Benton County. “We’re still watching […]