Biofuel groups continue to monitor the latest farm bill developments. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says the legislation can have an impact on ethanol exports. “The ag groups are going to take care of the main provisions, so we spend a lot of our time looking at the trade provisions.…… Continue Reading
Ohio Agricultural Mental Health Alliance releases Farm Stress Survey results
The senior director of communications and media relations at Ohio Farm Bureau says a recent survey measured stress levels and coping strategies in farmers. Ty Higgins says the Mental Health Alliance was formed to help farmers through tough times. “We knew about the the stressors and some of the coping mechanisms already since we live…… Continue Reading
Ohio farm families honored during Farm Science Review
Five farm families were honored with the 2024 Conservation Farm Family Awards at this year’s Farm Science Review. The Conservation Farm Family Awards program recognize Ohio farm families for their efforts conserving soil, water, woodland, wildlife, and other natural resources on the land they farm. Each family was awarded $400 from the Ohio Farm Bureau…… Continue Reading
Jake Owen Celebrates Three Years of Sobriety: ‘Life Is Great’
Jake also offered up encouragement to those considering a sober life. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Boozman says ad hoc farm assistance is needed in addition to a farm bill
The Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee is calling for emergency assistance to help farms stay viable into next year. From the Senate floor this week, John Boozman spoke on the economic crisis that’s building during the harvest season. “Many producers have harvested their 2024 crop and many are losing hundreds of dollars per…… Continue Reading
FarmFirst Co-op leans toward supporting milk marketing order changes
Leaders from the production and processing side of the dairy industry discussed what is and is not part of the USDA’s proposed changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. Economists from Cornell, the University of Wisconsin, and experts from the International Dairy Foods Association, the Milk Producer’s Council, and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association…… Continue Reading
Dairy can make breakfast easy
If you’re a parent of school-aged kids – sometimes breakfast can be a chore. Jessica Kassel, a registered dietitian with the St. Louis Dairy Council, says it doesn’t have to be – and there are several easy options. AUDIO: Healthy Living on dairy for breakfast The post Dairy can make breakfast easy appeared first on…… Continue Reading
Soybean harvest underway in southeast Minnesota
The soybean harvest is underway in southeast Minnesota. Northfield farmer Bruce Peterson tells Brownfield some early maturity varieties planted the last week of April turned quickly thanks to warm and dry September weather. “Not a lot of beans ready, touch and go if we could keep going all day today or if we’re going to…… Continue Reading
Marketing questions remain as harvest picks up
Some Illinois farmers say marketing will be the biggest challenge of the 2024 growing season. Mark Schweizer, who farms in Montgomery County, says he’s not sure what to do with the crop he started harvesting this week. “Sell it out of the field and buy a call?” He says, “I don’t know what I’m going…… Continue Reading
CME cash dairy prices mostly down Thursday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0075 at $0.5875. Six sales were recorded, ranging from $0.5875 to $0.5975. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.03 at $2.2750. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $2.27 to $2.2750. Cheese barrels were down $0.0125 at $2.61. No sales were…… Continue Reading
