A north central Ohio farmer says he finished planting ahead of schedule this spring. Owen Niese says he got all of his crops in before mid-May. “I had to do some replanting, but I’m happy to say that even what we’ve replanted has now emerged. I’ve been happy and I’m ready for some sunny weather.…… Continue Reading
Egg markets calming, for now
A poultry and livestock economist says he’s watching to see if the egg market recovery stalls with the latest highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak. “It’s so unpredictable, I can’t give a ton of confidence that the recovery can be sustained for sure.” Mark Jordan is the executive director of LEAP Market Analytics. “Notwithstanding this last wave in Arizona,…… Continue Reading
Potential biofuels policies that could be included in Senate version of reconciliation bill
A U.S. Senator from Nebraska says there is support to keep the 45z tax credits in the President’s reconciliation bill. Pete Ricketts, tells Brownfield, “At least from what I’ve heard, there’s nobody looking to take that out of the Senate bill. That’s something I’ve been a supporter of and I’m going to be looking to…… Continue Reading
False New World screwworm report being investigated in MO
An investigation is underway into the false report that New World screwworm was detected in Missouri. Missouri State Attorney General Andrew Bailey and Ag Director Chris Chinn requested the inquiry to determine if the act was done with malicious intent to incite panic in the markets. Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Rural Crimes Investigation Unit (RCIU)…… Continue Reading
NWS continues to create challenges for the cattle industry
An ag economist says the import ban of live cattle from Mexico continues to put pressure on producers in the southern United States. Last month, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced an indefinite suspension of imports through U.S. ports of entry due to the continued northward spread of New World screwworm. David Anderson, with Texas A&M…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices end week steady to lower
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower except for whey Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0125 to $0.58. Two sales were recorded at $0.5725 and $0.58. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0625 at $1.8575. Twenty-one sales were recorded, ranging from $1.8575 to $1.87. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.86. No…… Continue Reading
Minnesota alfalfa harvest going well
The first alfalfa harvest of the season is going smoothly in Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says growers typically begin the first cut toward the end of May and beginning of June. “So we’re not too atypical in terms of (timing). But certainly around this area and eastern Minnesota I’ve seen…… Continue Reading
Weed Science Society shares funding cut concerns with lawmakers
The Weed Science Society of America is urging lawmakers to consider the consequences of federal funding cuts to agriculture. Hilary Sandler, an Extension Professor Emerita with the University of Massachusetts, is president of the Society. “Our policy is to promote a safe, reliable food system for the United States, and to have good research, science-based…… Continue Reading
Growing demand for tallow adding to overall carcass value
An ag economist says the growing demand for edible or inedible tallow, grease, and lard is adding value to cattle and hogs. David Anderson, professor and extension economist – livestock and food product marketing with Texas A&M University, says, “Prices are going up.” He says there are multiple markets for these byproducts. “It’s not just the interest…… Continue Reading
Nebraska farmer says his crops need more sun, warmer temps
A northeast Nebraska dairy farmer says his crops could use warmer weather and more moisture Doug Timme of Wayne tells Brownfield it was a quick planting season for many farmers in his area. “I think everyone has crops in the ground. Everything is slowly growing but we really need some warm days to get it…… Continue Reading
