A mixed week for broiler numbers
U.S. broiler numbers were mixed last week. The USDA says 254.898 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, falling 257,000 on the week, but rising 1% on the year, with […]
Iowa farmer to start planting Thursday
A southwest Iowa farmer plans to begin corn and soybean planting this week. Carl Jardon farms near Randolph and says while soil temperatures aren’t up to 50 degrees yet, warm […]
Global unrest drives ag input uncertainty
Farmers in the U.S. and abroad are concerned global unrest will drive ag input costs higher. Brazil Potash Corporation CEO Matt Simpson says one of the biggest risks for fertilizer […]
Tariff changes add “new” kind of volatility to ag manufacturing
A global equipment manufacturer says the on again off again tariffs create a new type of volatility in the manufacturing sector. Eric Raby is the senior vice president for the […]
Iowa farmer about 10 days out from planting corn
An eastern Iowa farmer says he expects to start planting corn soon. Lance Lillibridge raises a corn-on-corn rotation in Benton County and says, “The 20th is the date I like […]
Fighting for agriculture
The top elected officials in one Midwestern state are vowing to fight for agriculture. “To all the farmers here and across the state, we have your backs.” Illinois Governor J.B. […]
Landus names interim CEO
Iowa-based ag cooperative Landus says Sam Caton has been named the company’s interim chief executive officer. In a press release, Landus said Caton will maintain his current responsibilities as executive […]
Indiana FFA members voice importance for ag education during FFA Advocacy Day
Photo provided by Indiana FFA. Indiana FFA members recently spent time with legislators to discuss the importance of ag education. State president Ethan Wolheter says more than 100 members took […]
Ethanol production declines as supply rises
U.S. ethanol production dropped to a multi-month low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.021 million barrels per day, the lowest since late January, falling […]
Cash dairy prices mostly higher Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for dry whey Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0125 at $0.48. Two sales were recorded at $0.48 and $0.4825. […]