Harvest to begin any day for central Iowa farmer

A central Iowa farmer says he’s counting down the days to get started on harvest. Corey Goodhue raises soybeans, corn, and hay near Carlisle. “It’s been a pretty wild growing season with the weather,” he said. “It’s been up and down, and then you throw the markets in there and it’s been a heck of…… Continue Reading

Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board elects new officers

The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board has new officers.  Fox Lake farmer and eleven-year board member Jonathan Gibbs will take over for former president and Clinton farmer Pat Mullooly.  Matt Wagenson from Bear Creek replaces Dallas farmer Andy Bensend as Vice President.  Both Mullooly and Bensend will remain on the board.  Steve Wilkens of Random Lake…… Continue Reading

Economist says he expects USDA to update cattle price projections

A livestock economist says the USDA will likely update their cattle price projections in Thursday’s supply and demand report. Scott Brown says cash cattle prices have been moving lower. “Does that make them trim back their estimate for 2025 yet,” he says.  “I’m not sure the fundamentals have changed, but I’m curious to watch what…… Continue Reading

High costs pressure poultry producers

High costs continue to pressure poultry producers. Andrew Wendlandt with Compeer Financial says post-COVID inflation has been a challenge. “Costs of materials, cost of birds to bring in, everything has gone up so substantially. We looked the other day (and) it’s something in the neighborhood of almost 45 percent in total cost increase over the…… Continue Reading

Canola meal for dairy nutrition

A dairy consultant is looking to separate fact from fiction when it comes to a common feed ingredient. Essi Evans with E and E Technical Advisors says canola meal is an excellent source of protein, amino acids, and energy for dairy cows at any life stage. “And can be used by all phases of livestock,…… Continue Reading

Staying positive through tough times in ag economy

The vice president of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association is encouraging farmers to not let lower commodity prices get them down. Michael Dibbern tells Brownfield… “You’ve just got to go back to your principles of farming and being efficient,” he says. Dibbern says when times are tough, it can take a toll on a farmer’s…… Continue Reading

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