As growers begin applying Enlist herbicides this spring, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Scott Pringnitz, says there are several ways to get the most out of each trip across the field. He notes that one of the major advantages of Enlist is its superior tank mix flexibility, particularly with Enlist One. The post Tank Mix…… Continue Reading
Mexico top weekly export inspections destination
Mexico led the way for U.S. grain and oilseed export inspections during the week ending May 1st. Inspections of corn and soybeans were above what’s needed weekly to meet projections for the current marketing year, while wheat fell short. The 2024/25 marketing year began June 1st for wheat and September 1st for beans, corn, and…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin soil moisture levels vary as some planters get rolling
Some Wisconsin farmers are glad to get a break from rain long enough to plant, while others are hoping for a long, slow soaking rain after planting wraps up. Cal Dalton raises about 13-hundred acres of hay, wheat, oats, corn, and soybeans plus beef cattle near Endeavor in south-central Wisconsin, and says the planter is…… Continue Reading
Soybean Meal Becomes More Attractive for Dairy Cows
Missouri Soybeans’ strategic plan includes boosting soybean meal demand for livestock feeding, including dairy cows. Producing more meal, thereby lowering costs, improves livestock farmers’ bottom lines. Market Development Director Matt Amick says aside from lower costs, dairies in other parts of the country should consider relocating to Missouri to be nearer to land, water, and…… Continue Reading
Concerns grow over uncertainty in the ag economy for 2025
An economist says there are several issues that could create more uncertainty for the ag economy in 2025. Jay Rempe with Rolling Prairie Economics says he’s concerned about supply and demand for U.S. commodities. “We’re seeing prices in the doldrums right now. Unfortunately, I don’t see anything changing in the near future.” He says…… Continue Reading
Indiana state budget cuts could impact Indiana agriculture long-term
Some ag groups are concerned Indiana’s new budget will impact the long-term viability of the state’s ag industry. Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron says the state’s department of agriculture took the biggest hit. “Right at the end of the session, they had a new revenue forecast,” he says. “It was $2.4 billion less than…… Continue Reading
Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 21 | Soybeans Improve Dairy Producers’ Bottom Line
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, learn about how Missouri Soybeans has partnered with seed companies, resulting in an expansion of demand for SOYLEIC soybeans as dairy cow rations. That means SOYLEIC soybeans, at this point known as human food, have expanded their usefulness as dairy cow feed, benefiting milk production and dairy producers’ bottom lines.…… Continue Reading
Oklahoma National Stockyards has new owners
The Oklahoma National Stockyards has been placed under contract for purchase. An independent business owner and an Oklahoma cattleman are leading the group of buyers. The terms of the agreement have not been released, but the list price was $27 million, which included 100 acres of property along the Oklahoma River. In a release, the…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin whey protein plant sold
A Wisconsin dairy ingredients plant has been sold, and the new owners will expand its capacity. Actus Nutrition, formerly known as Milk Specialties acquired the Foremost Farms Sparta, Wisconsin facility. The Sparta site is the seventh Actus Nutrition production site in Wisconsin and will continue to make whey protein products. Actus also plans to…… Continue Reading
New officer team selected during 2025 Ohio FFA Convention
Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. The newly elected president of Ohio FFA says his goal is to build relationships. Carter Boyd from the Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA Chapter spent the last year serving as vice president of Ohio FFA. He says that will bring a new perspective to the new officer team. “That family helped…… Continue Reading
