Argentina export tax cuts could pressure U.S. grain markets
A grains and oil seeds analyst says Argentina’s plan to reduce export taxes could put U.S. ag commodities at a competitive disadvantage. Marc Rosenbohm with Terrain says the country will […]
Slunecka: recent rain “healed” dry conditions across Minnesota
The CEO of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association says he’s encouraged by recent moisture. Tom Slunecka tells Brownfield rain fell over areas that needed it during the past week. “There […]
Despite calendar concerns, proper soil conditions remain planting priority
A field agronomist for Burrus Seed says getting the crop off to a good start should still be growers’ top priority. Chris Brown, who covers the eastern two-thirds of Illinois […]
Wheat in the Eastern Corn Belt showing mixed conditions as the crop advances
The USDA is reporting inconsistent winter wheat conditions across the Eastern Corn Belt. Southeast Indiana farmer Roger Wenning says weather changes in his area has added stress on his crops. […]
Agronomist warns weed control tougher after wet, delayed spring
An agronomist calls this spring “challenging” when it comes to weed control. Blake Miller covers central Illinois for Syngenta. “We have anywhere from post applications occurring to planters still running. […]
Cash dairy prices mostly higher on Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese barrels on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.69. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $0.69 to $0.6925. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 at $1.4975. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.49 to $1.4975. […]
Iowa biodiesel plants restart as production picks back up
Iowa’s biodiesel industry is beginning to rebound after a difficult winter that forced several plants to idle. Iowa farmer Dave Walton, who serves as vice president of the American Soybean […]
Kansas wheat farmer expects lower yields but sees promise in crop
A southeast Kansas farmer says he’s optimistic about his soft red winter wheat crop. Ben Bellar says he’s battled on-going drought, but it’s not as bad as it could be. […]
Recent moisture improving crop conditions in northeast Nebraska
A northeast Nebraska farmer says recent rainfall has brought some relief to on-going drought conditions. Jon Meis says he received over 2 inches of moisture over the Holiday weekend, and […]
FARM-ES dairy stewardship program revises evaluation tool
The tool many dairy farmers use to measure their environmental impact has been updated. Nicole Ayache with the National Milk Producers Federation says the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Environmental Stewardship, […]