Minnesota livestock groups are working with the DNR to address deer depredation. State Cattlemen’s Association president Jake Thompson says deer are eating crops. “To the point where you have areas, fields that are, APH’s (average production history) are starting to drop just because they haven’t been able to get a yield because of (the deer).…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures mixed to end the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed head of Friday’s On Feed report, which showed higher placements and an increase in Cattle on Feed. October live cattle closed $.20 lower at $175.70 and December live cattle closed $.32 lower at $175.20. September feeder cattle closed $.37 higher at $238.57 and October…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 23, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.67 and 3/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.52, up 10 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $306.30, down 10 centsSep. soybean oil closed at 41.47, up 103 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.02 and 1/4, down 8 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle closed at $175.70, down 20…… Continue Reading
USDA confident in challenge to Mexico’s GM corn ban
USDA is keeping a close eye on Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor says she expects a panel decision in favor of U.S. corn producers later this year. “We’re confident in the arguments we’re making about sound science, about how the agreement is structured,…… Continue Reading
Rep. Hinson addresses farm bill uncertainties ahead of Farm Progress Show
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she expects the farm bill to be a top focal point of next week’s Farm Progress Show. “It’s unfortunate that the Senate hasn’t even put forth a piece of legislation. Nothing has changed.” In a press call Friday, the Iowa Republican said farmers are concerned about long-term stability in the…… Continue Reading
Weather mostly favorable across Iowa
Iowa’s climatologist says growing conditions have been favorable across most areas of the state. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield that could lead to higher yields. “We’re about half a degree below average, so we’ve had a near normal temperature behavior through summer and right around normal for rainfall.” But he says some farmers in northwest Iowa…… Continue Reading
Naturally Better Soil Products turning biosolids into compost
One of the first USDA projects to increase domestic fertilizer production is now in operation. Up to $900 million has been dedicated to USDA’s Fertilizer Production and Expansion Program. Acting Deputy Under Secretary Lillian Salerno tells Brownfield, “The prices had just elevated so much that farmers were just having trouble making it, and so this…… Continue Reading
Costco Cups Go Viral for the Wrong Reason
A Reddit user posted a picture of their Costco drink and asked if people see what they saw. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll Announces New ‘Beautifully Broken’ Album
“Man, there’s a lot of storytelling on this album,” he told Taste of Country. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
It’s Illegal to Speak English in This U.S. State (Yes, Really)
The bill is over 100-years-old. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
