Warm, dry conditions continue to progress MO harvest

Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall continue to encourage harvest progress across Missouri. USDA says 73% of the state’s corn is harvested, an increase of 11 percentage points from the previous week. Soybean harvest is 41% complete, nearly double the progress from the previous week. Missouri’s cotton harvest is 38% complete and rice harvest…… Continue Reading

As farm economy dips, some farmers look to expand production

A north central Illinois farmer says he’s still looking for ways to increase production in a down ag economy. David Mool, who’s based in northern McLean County, says even with lower commodity prices he’s still investing in some product trials this year. “We don’t do a lot, but you’re always kind of looking, you know,…… Continue Reading

Tar spot has been confirmed in every Indiana county

A Purdue Extension field crop pathologist says as farmers are making plans for next growing season, they may need to select hybrids that have a higher resistance to tar spot. Darcy Telenko says the disease was confirmed in all 92 counties in Indiana. “The disease is there every year,” she says. “The weather is going to dictate how…… Continue Reading

CME cash dairy prices mostly higher Tuesday

Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was up $0.0025 at $0.5975.  Three sales were recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0575 at $1.9375.   Two sales were recorded at $1.93 and $1.9375.  Cheese barrels were up $0.0450 at $1.89.  Two sales were recorded at $1.86…… Continue Reading

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