U.S. wheat production drops
Drought, profitability, and slow demand had a big impact on winter wheat production in 2026. The USDA says 1.019 billion bushels of winter wheat were harvested this year, dropping 23% […]
Fall shoulder season brings renewed BRD concerns for dairy producers
Seasonal threats are top of mind for dairy producers attending World Dairy Expo this week. Zoetis technical services veterinarian Dr. Joe Armstrong says the fall ushers in new challenges. “There’s […]
CME cash dairy prices mixed Wednesday, butter and dry whey move higher
Cash dairy prices were mixed Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.050 to $0.8150. One sale was reported at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0050 to $1.27. Three sales were […]
Latest National Cover Crop Survey shows continued growth in cover crop adoption
The latest National Cover Crop Survey found that respondents continue to expand their use of cover crops. Ryan Heiniger, executive director of the Conservation Technology Information Center, says there is […]
Dairy farmers look to nutrition tools to improve efficiency, health
Zinpro Corporation discovery researcher Daryl Kleinschmit says he’s visiting with dairy farmers about improving efficiency during World Dairy Expo this week. “Improve transition health, reduce lameness, improve reproduction. So I […]
Farm SOS partners with Illinois FFA to promote mental health resources
The mental health specialist with Farm SOS, formerly the Farm Family Resource Initiative, says a partnership with the Illinois FFA Association is helping spread the message of farmer mental health. Rachel […]
From Indonesia to Cambodia, dairy industry faces workforce challenges
The rising age of farmers and access to skilled labor are challenges for dairies in Asia. Dr. Deddy Kurniawan is a dairy farmer, veterinarian, and project lead with the U.S. […]
Corn stocks up on year as other major crop supplies shrink
U.S. corn stocks swelled over the past year. The USDA says the domestic supply of corn on September 1st was 2.095 billion bushels, above expectations and an increase of 35% […]
Farm bill future may hinge on November elections, Grassley says
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the path forward for the farm bill could become more complicated after November’s midterm elections. During a media call on Wednesday, the Iowa Republican discussed […]
First EHD detection in Wisconsin cattle in 13 years
A veterinarian with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture says the detection of the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County is unusual, but […]