New ways to turn a profit

Farmers might be looking for new ways to turn a profit with tight margins expected again in 2025. Adam Kiel with the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund says their Midwest Climate-Smart Commodity Program offers payments that align with outcomes produced from certain conservation practices. “There are things that farmers do that come at an additional…… Continue Reading

Researchers work to make cheese curds squeaky longer

Researchers are looking for ways to extend the freshness of cheese curds, and that means making the squeak last longer.  Consumers of cheese curds know the more squeak you hear while eating them, the fresher they are.  Rani Govindasamy-Lucey’s research team is working to understand what makes the squeak and how to make it last…… Continue Reading

Hog futures supported by cash business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were higher ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s On Feed numbers.   December live cattle were down $0.27 at $186.30 on February lives were down $.07 at $187.92.  January feeder cattle closed $.32 higher at $252.32 and March feeder cattle closed $.15…… Continue Reading

Iowa farmer raises ‘phenomenal’ 2024 crop

Pictured: Brownfield’s Brent Barnett (left) with Stanton, Iowa farmer Mark Peterson at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City. A southwest Iowa farmer says his 2024 harvest was better than expected. Mark Peterson farms 500 row crop acres near Stanton. “I don’t want to affect the markets too much, but our yields were phenomenal. It…… Continue Reading

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