Cash dairy prices down Friday to close out the week
Cash dairy prices were down Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.01 to $0.68. One sale was reported at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0625 at $1.6075. Two sales were recorded ranging from $1.5975 to $1.6075. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.63. No […]
North Iowa farmer pleased with oat yield, test weight
Oat harvest is underway in northern Iowa. Zack Smith farms in Winnebago County and says he’s about a quarter of the way through his first oat crop. “Had a breakdown […]
Minnesota Beef Council: consumers still see value in beef
The CEO of the Minnesota Beef Council says demand for beef remains strong despite high retail prices. Kelly Schmidt tells Brownfield the domestic cattle herd is still short relative to […]
Supporters, growers split on CME’s sorghum basis futures
There have been mixed reactions from some ag groups to the CME Group’s announcement that it would begin trading sorghum basis futures. Kansas State University ag economist Guy Allen says […]
Lighthizer: agriculture bears the brunt of global trade protectionism
A former U.S. Trade Ambassador suggests the agriculture sector is often treated unfairly in trade negotiations. Robert Lighthizer uses U.S. bulk commodity agriculture as an example. “We’re more competitive, and […]
Indiana farmers could benefit from expansion of industrial hemp products
The president of the Midwest Hemp Council says Indiana farmers are well-positioned to capitalized on new investments in the industrial hemp industry. Justin Swanson tells Brownfield, “Indiana is a wonderful […]
Weather impacting weed control
A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says many farmers have faced challenges in terms of weed control this year. Aaron Hager tells Brownfield, “It’s been all […]
Indiana hemp shows strong growth potential despite challenging 2026 growing season
Purdue Extension’s hemp specialist says 2026 has been a challenging year for many industrial hemp growers across the state. Margurite Bolt says variable weather patterns have slowed crop development. “We […]
Missouri Farmers Care accepting Hogs for Hunger donations
The executive director for Missouri Farmers Care says spots are still available for Missouri livestock exhibitors who want to participate in the Hogs for Hunger program at the upcoming Missouri […]
Cattle industry watches USDA reports for clues on future herd rebuilding
The cattle industry continues to look for any signs of herd expansion. University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says the first thing he’s looking for is the percentage of heifers on […]