USDA’s latest supply and demand estimates say the U.S. will produce more cows, more milk, and more production in July. More cows plus more milk-per-cow have put milk production forecasts for this year and next higher. USDA projects July milk production will be 228.3 billion pounds, up from 227.8 billion in June. Looking ahead to…… Continue Reading
All about rain & protecting potential
An agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says the corn and soybean crops in his area are set up for a good season. Chad Kalaher, who covers the northeast quarter of the state, says it’s now all about the rain. “We’re in a real critical time.” He says, “You get rainfall somewhere in that 10 days around…… Continue Reading
Nitrogen deficiency popping up in Indiana
Purdue University Extension’s corn specialist says nitrogen deficiency in some parts of the state could impact the crop as it approaches pollination. Dan Quinn says periods of heavy rainfall contributed to nitrogen loss. “There’s a pretty good indication that in some of these areas of the state that have caught 5 to 6 or 7 to 8…… Continue Reading
USDA 2025 pork, broiler estimates up on month
The USDA raised its 2025 pork and broiler production projections, while cutting beef, turkey, and egg expectations. Beef production is now pegged at 26.188 billion pounds, 170 million less than June on a slower slaughter pace and lighter dressed weights, with an average steer price of $221.31 per hundredweight, down $.20, along with higher imports…… Continue Reading
President Trump addresses dairy trade in letter to Canada
U.S. dairy leaders are pleased to see trade issues with Canada remain on President Trump’s radar. Shawna Morris with the U.S. Dairy Export Council says, “I think the President recognizes that’s the track record we’ve seen from Canada, which is why he continues to harp on the issue.” Morris tells Brownfield President Trump again brought…… Continue Reading
Port of Catoosa helping Great Plains
The executive director of the Tulsa Ports says the inland waterway system provides a cost-effective option for farmers to transport ag commodities. “The fact that we’re there competing with those rail rates keeps those rail rates lower.” David Yarbrough says the Port of Catoosa, in northeast of Tulsa, allows farmers in the Great Plains to ship fertilizer,…… Continue Reading
Winter wheat harvest slowly wrapping up in Kansas
Winter wheat harvest is wrapping up across Kansas. Ben Bellar raises soft red winter wheat in Elk County says he finished earlier this/last week and yields have been above average. “It’s been very, very slow. We had a lot of down wheat this year. We ended up purchasing a stripper header trying to speed the…… Continue Reading
Cotton ending stocks up, rice carryout down
The USDA has increased its new crop domestic cotton ending stocks projection while decreasing the outlook for rice. The new crop cotton carryout is now seen at 4.6 million bales, up 300,000 from June with lower beginning stocks more than canceled out by higher production. That larger production guess, up 600,000 bales to 14.6 million,…… Continue Reading
Indiana farmers committed to expanding soil conservation
The director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says farmers continue to look for ways to implement additional conservation practices. ISDA director Don Lamb says a new report shows Indiana farmers planted 1.6 million acres of cover crops in 2025. “Indiana is a big state for cover crops, for conservation, and for soil health,”…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mixed at end of week
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.5675. Two sales were recorded at $0.5675 and $0.5750. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0250 at $1.66. Six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.66 to $1.6775. Cheese barrels were down $0.0350 at $1.6750. One sale was recorded at…… Continue Reading
