Slow week for ethanol demand pushes stocks higher
Ethanol demand last week was generally slow. That is tied to several factors, including the cost of and demand for gasoline, along with ethanol production in recent weeks. The U.S. […]
Wisconsin tightens animal import rules as part of new world screwworm mitigation efforts
The state of Wisconsin is modifying its animal movement requirements in response to the active new world screwworm outbreak in the southern U.S. Animals coming into Wisconsin from other states […]
Tar spot detected in Michigan Corn: MSU encouraging scouting and fungicide planning
A plant pathologist with Michigan State University says he’s not surprised by this week’s confirmation of tar spot. Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “Get out and scout, we have time.” “The best fungicide […]
Recreational land sales not following cropland trends
A certified real estate appraiser with Compeer Financial says while farmland values have backed off the peaks seen earlier this decade; recreational land is another story. Ethan Koch, who’s based in […]
Fund trading, weather among major forces moving grain markets
A farm business management instructor says several factors are currently influencing the grain markets. Kristina McVicker is with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota. “Futures are reacting to the national […]
Ohio CAUV changes expected to bring tax relief for some farmland owners
New Calculated Agricultural Use Value guidelines could lead to lower property tax bills for some landowners in 2027. Ohio Farm Bureau’sAssociate General Counsel Leah Curtis says 41 counties are currently going through the reappraisal process. “CAUV […]
NCGA pleased with latest 45Z guidance
The director of public policy in renewable fuels for the National Corn Growers Association says the latest step towards implementing the 45Z clean fuel tax credit is mostly good news […]
Missouri to begin tracking Alpha-gal Syndrome under newly signed law
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a bill into law authorizing Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services to begin tracking and reporting Alpha-gal Syndrome. Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Past President […]
Heat dome to stress crops in dry areas of the Northern Plains
Unseasonably hot temperatures are expected to stress the crops growing in the dry parts of the Northern Plains this week. Laura Edwards, the state climatologist with South Dakota State University […]
Rising break-evens add pressure for cattle producers
High prices are creating challenges for cattle producers. Jase Kracht with Professional Ag Marketing says there’s some concern about elevated prices. “Concerns now would be buying cattle back for the […]