With the rise in lactose-free milk and lactose-free dairy products, there is a greater opportunity for those who are lactose intolerant to enjoy dairy products. But Jessica Kassel, a registered dietitian with the St. Louis Dairy Council, says there are still some misconceptions about lactose-free products. AUDIO: Healthy Living on lactose-free milk The post A…… Continue Reading
Southeast Minnesota farmer has “really phenomenal” crop coming
Many farmers are looking at excellent corn and soybean yields if the weather cooperates through harvest. Gail Donkers grows corn, soybeans, and alfalfa near Faribault in southeast Minnesota. “You know, it’s really kind of scary (because) it’s really phenomenal. When those derecho winds are predicted, my husband and I just looked at each other and…… Continue Reading
Minnesota seeing best crop condition ratings in almost a decade
An extension crops educator says crop condition ratings in Minnesota are the best they’ve been in nearly a decade. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield USDA considers 75 percent of corn and 73 percent of soybeans in the state in good to excellent condition. “If you look back at the data from…… Continue Reading
Soybeans see strong gains ahead of WASDE
Soybeans were sharply higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade was watching crop weather and getting ready for Tuesday’s USDA numbers. The USDA says 68% of U.S. soybeans are good to excellent, down 1% on the week, with 91% blooming and 71% at the pod setting stage. Part of Monday’s gains can be…… Continue Reading
Spring wheat harvest behind schedule in South Dakota
Crop conditions are mixed in South Dakota. The USDA says 97 percent ofS outh Dakota’s corn is silking, 48 percent is in the dough stage and is rated 77 percent good to excellent. Eighty-eight percent of soybeans are blooming, 53 percent are setting pods, and rated 75 percent good to excellent. Winter wheat harvest is…… Continue Reading
Iowa corn condition ratings remain well above national average
Crop condition ratings remain much higher than the national average in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop update lists 86 percent of corn in the state in good to excellent condition, compared to 72 percent nationwide. However, south-central Iowa farmer Steve Kuiper tells Brownfield corn is starting to go backwards on his farm. “Starting to see…… Continue Reading
MO Farmers Care Food Drive Happening Tuesday
The Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive is happening at the Missouri State Fair this week. State Fair Director Jason Moore says state fair attendees can bring two canned food donations for Feeding Missouri to get a $2 fair admission. “You can help as well with the cause.” Tuesday is also Missouri FFA Food Insecurity Service…… Continue Reading
Wet to dry in southwestern Illinois
A southwestern Illinois farmer says a wet start to the year has turned dry. Kenneth Hartman, Jr., who farms in Monroe County, tells Brownfield… “We had a challenging spring.” He says, “In April we had 13.5” of rain, so most of our corn and beans got planted in May, but they’re looking good. I’m not…… Continue Reading
MO State Fair: Happy Early 250 Birthday, America!
The Missouri State Fair is celebrating an early 250th birthday of the United States. Brownfield’s Carah Hart reports from the fairgrounds in mid-Missouri. Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “our big celebration will be at the 2026 Missouri State Fair. We’ll celebrate America’s birthday and all the things we’ve accomplished in the last 250 years.”…… Continue Reading
51% of Michigan corn, 53% of soybeans rated good to excellent
The USDA says corn and soybean condition ratings were mixed last week in Michigan. Monday’s crop progress report says corn condition declined to 51% good to excellent from the previous week’s 56%. Fifty-one percent of the crop is in the dough stage and 93% is silking. Soybeans were rated 53% good to excellent – two…… Continue Reading
