Cash dairy prices mostly higher entering holiday break
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Wednesday heading into the Christmas holiday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.7250. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.3350. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3250 to $1.3350. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.40. No sales […]
Rising mediation cases signal deepening financial stress for Minnesota farmers
The president of Minnesota Farmers Union says while the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is welcome, ag producers don’t want to rely on ad hoc payments from the government. “It’s unfortunate. […]
Michigan builds on national Good Food models to strengthen local agriculture and food supply chains
The Director of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says a new program will increase local food connections and purchasing across the state. Tim Boring tells Brownfield the Good […]
Nebraska rancher urges expanded LRP to manage cattle market volatility
A Nebraska rancher says expanding a key risk management tool could better help cattle producers manage ongoing market volatility. Steve Sunderman says the Livestock Risk Protection Program doesn’t protect against […]
Drone applicator says US production not ready to meet drone demand
A drone retailer and custom ag applicator says new restrictions on foreign-made drones will not ground existing machines but will slow down expansion and raise prices. Jeramy Williams with American […]
Energy markets creating both headwinds and opportunities for farm economy
An extension ag economist is watching how the energy complex is influencing the farm economy. Chad Hart is with Iowa State University. “I think about the crude oil market, we […]
High prices fail to cool international appetite for U.S. beef
An official with the U.S. Meat Export Federation suggests high beef prices have not deterred international buyers. John Hinners is vice president of industry relations. “Certainly our prices are a […]
Innovation in Action — Precision Breeding
Bayer has long been known as a leader in seed and trait innovation. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Connie Davis, Product Development Scientist for Bayer Crop Science, talks […]
New food plant coming to Wisconsin
V&V Supremo Foods announced it will build a new production facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin to meet growing demand for their products. The company has specialized in authentic Mexican cheeses, creams, […]
Corn futures higher, soybeans and wheat mixed
Soybeans ended the day mixed, adjusting spreads with January contracts down 1 and 3/4 cents to $10.51 and 1/2. The crop continues to monitor crop development weather in South America. […]