A central Kansas farmer says he’s seen varying planting conditions this spring. Adam Baldwin raises corn, soybeans and wheat near McPherson and says he planted corn in very dry conditions but since then, they’ve improved. “Over Easter, we were able to get about 1/2 inch of rain which we were able to finish planting on…… Continue Reading
Renewable energy local zoning bill before Michigan House
Legislation to return zoning control of renewable energy projects to the local level is moving to the full Michigan House after passing out of committee on a party-line vote. Representative and Thumb-area farmer Greg Alexander says his bills support communities being able to decide how to site large-scale energy projects. “I’m not opposed to wind…… Continue Reading
Milk futures lower, cash dairy mostly steady Monday
May Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed a nickel lower at $18.27. June down 9 at $17.08. July 4 cents lower at $17.62. August through October contracts unchanged to 9 higher. Dry whey unchanged at $0.5050 Blocks unchanged at $1.70 Barrels unchanged at $1.7050 Butter down $0.0050 at $2.2750 Nonfat dry…… Continue Reading
Legislation would provide funds to FFA, 4-H for potential careers in ag
The head of the National FFA Organization says a bill recently introduced in the US House could help students better prepare for careers in agriculture. Scott Stump tells Brownfield the Youth Lead Act provides funding to introduce agriculture to students. “As we see it, there’s a war for talent going on right now across the…… Continue Reading
NCBA supportive of USDA’s efforts to protect U.S. cattle herd from New World screwworm
The USDA is demanding that Mexico lift its restrictions that prevent the department from protecting American cattle from New World screwworm. Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the U.S. needs cooperation from Mexico’s government. “To allow the flights that are needed to drop these sterile male screwworm flies on the population of…… Continue Reading
Brazil corn outlook holding back rally
A market analyst suggests South American weather is holding back U.S. corn prices. Naomi Blohm is with Total Farm Marketing. “Right now, Brazil isn’t really having any weather issues on that Safrinha corn. Which is part of the reason why the corn market, in the short term, has stalled out a little bit here for…… Continue Reading
Rootworm pressure to be determined
The coordinator of the Illinois Agricultural Pest Survey says it’s yet to be determined how significant western corn rootworm pressure will be this growing season. Kelly Estes says projections are calling for this year’s rootworm hatch to occur towards the end of May. “While numbers have been overall low across much of state for western…… Continue Reading
Living with Alpha Gal Syndrome
Alpha Gal syndrome is triggered primarily by bites from the lone star tick. The tick carries the sugar molecule “alpha gal” which is linked to serious allergic reactions in some people who consume or come into contact with red meat and other mammalian products. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, an associate extension professor in the Department of Dietetics and…… Continue Reading
EPA issues nationwide E15 emergency waiver
The EPA is issuing an emergency waiver to allow the sale of E15 nationwide during the summer driving season. Administrator Lee Zeldin says the announcement shows President Trump’s commitment to farmers and the Renewable Fuels Standard. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor thanks the administration for moving quickly to remove what she calls a “needless barrier”…… Continue Reading
Durbin not seeking re-election; says trade war hurting farmers
The second ranking Democratic member of the U.S. Senate says the Trump administration’s trade policies are hurting family farms. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, who recently announced he’ll not seek another term after serving more than 40 years in Congress, says groups are telling him the impacts of new tariffs could be devastating. “Go to the…… Continue Reading
