Young farmer uses value-added grant to grow organic grain markets
A young farmer says processing organic small grains on his farm has created more marketing opportunities to grow the family’s business. Joe Goetz with Goetz Brothers Organics in southeast Michigan/Riga […]
Report highlights rural worries over data center development
A new report from the University of Illinois suggests rural Americans are concerned about the impact of data centers. Mark White, clinical associate professor in the department of ag and […]
COUNTRY Financial supporting Illinois county fairs
County fairs across Illinois are receiving a much-needed boost this summer thanks to COUNTRY Financial. Tanna Suits, COUNTRY agent and member of the Champaign County Fair Board, says the company […]
Unexpected IDC showing up in southern Minnesota soybeans
Conditions in many southern Minnesota soybean fields are right for iron deficiency chlorosis. DEKALB/Asgrow technical agronomist Jacob Foley covers the southwest part of the state and says IDC has been […]
Nutritionist says heat stress costs dairy industry $1.5 billion per year
A dairy nutritionist with Zinpro Corporation says heat stress in the summer can drastically reduce farmer profitability. Jeff Tikofsky says annual losses are estimated at $1.5 billion per year. “That […]
Are drones a useful tool for farming operations?
A crop protection specialist says spray drones can play an important role on today’s farms. WinField United’s Tyler Steinkamp tells Brownfield, “Drones, especially as we continue to develop this technology, […]
CME cash dairy prices mostly up to start the week
Cash dairy prices were mostly up Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0100 at $0.6750. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 to $1.4475. One sale was recorded at $1.45. Cheese barrels were up $0.0100 to $1.4850. No sales were reported. Butter was up $0.0125 to […]
Corn, soybean export inspections stay on track
The USDA’s reporting a solid week for corn and soybean export inspections. Both beans and corn during the week ending July 2nd were above a year ago and ahead of […]
USDA, SBA team up to protect farmers and ranchers
The USDA and Small Business Administration have launched a new effort to help farmers push back against costly regulations. In a media release, the SBA says the memorandum of understanding […]
Input prices, labor shortages pressure sheep farmers
A Minnesota sheep farmer says high input costs are creating challenges. Amanda Cook of Center City tells Brownfield raising livestock is getting more expensive. “The cost of goods is a […]