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Farm bill focus of Illinois commodity groups
Illinois commodity groups are focused on the farm bill. Brian Duncan, president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, says the need for a new five-year farm bill has never been greater. “The need for a genuine economic backstop for agriculture.” He says, “A need to get a farm bill done that has updated reference prices that…… Continue Reading
Lauren Alaina Shares Video Singing With Her Late Daddy
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Prices & politics highlight Ag Day discussions at Illinois State Fair
Prices and politics are highlighting discussions at the kickoff of the Illinois State Fair. KJ Johnson, president of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association, says the annual tradition of Ag Day represents an industry homecoming. “This is one of those times where we get to see everybody in the industry.” He says, “Everybody’s thinking about…… Continue Reading
Minnesota farmer calls second crop hay “awful”
It’s been a challenging hay season for some Minnesota farmers. Jake Thompson of Barnsville in northwest Minnesota says overly wet conditions continue to cause problems. “We product a lot of commercial hay that we sell to dairies, we finished up second crop and my brother is probably going to start cutting third crop (this week).…… Continue Reading
Nebraska leaders weigh in on EPA grant to lower carbon emissions
Nebraska is receiving $307 million from the Environmental Protection Agency to tackle climate pollution. Brownfield’s Brandon Peoples has more from the Governor’s Summit on Ag and Economic Development. Andrew Dunkley, with the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) says the funding will be distributed to the state in October. “We are in negotiation with…… Continue Reading
CME cash dairy mixed Friday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.01 at $0.5625. Two sales were recorded at $0.56 and $0.5650. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.01 at $1.9575. Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.95 to $1.96. Cheese barrels were up $0.0450 at $2.0050. No sales were recorded. Butter was…… Continue Reading
What it takes to make a country cured ham
Curing food was the primary method of preserving meat and fish until the late 19th century. Ruby Schmidt, a past ham and bacon exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair, says the technique played an important role in extending food life. “Going back to when there was no refrigeration (and) to get through the winter, you cured…… Continue Reading
Lawmakers weigh in on CBO, farm bill score
Federal lawmakers have varying opinions on how the Congressional Budget Office scored the House farm bill. Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig serves on the House Ag Committee and says the CBO projects an increase to mandatory spending by $33 billion over ten years. “So as long as it’s scoring as a deficit increase, not even Republicans…… Continue Reading
Exhibiting hams can be for everyone
The ham contest at the Missouri State Fair is an opportunity to spark an interest in agriculture. Ruby Schmidt was a previous exhibitor and is a current volunteer with the contest. “Growing up and doing hams really inspired me to go into food processing within my degree.” Schmidt is majoring in chemical engineering at Georgia Institute…… Continue Reading
