A crop insurance specialist says prevent plant could be an important part of U.S. crop production this year. Rich Morrison is with NAU Country Insurance. “If we stay wet like the forecast is showing in the next week to 10 days, we could end up losing some corn and cotton acres,” he says. “Corn acres…… Continue Reading
SHIC monitoring FMD outbreaks in Europe and Middle East
The Swine Health Information Center is monitoring recent outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease in Europe and the Middle East. SHIC executive director Dr. Megan Niederwerder says there have been three incursions of FMD into European countries that had maintained negative status for many decades. “Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary, and we’ve been monitoring that very…… Continue Reading
Sheep dairies see success in Wisconsin
A dairy organization’s leader says not all dairy products start with the cows. Karen Nielsen with the Sheep Dairying Association of Wisconsin says her state also has the most dairy sheep and dairy goats in the country. “We are growing some of our flocks. I think as far as the number of producers, that has…… Continue Reading
Unclear biofuels policy update affects soybean oil
The chief commodities economist with StoneX Group says the lack of clarity on the Trump administration’s biofuels policy has been weighing on soybean oil prices this week. Arlan Suderman says it’s unclear when the U.S. EPA will release more information about renewable volume obligations and small refinery exemptions. “How will those two fit together? Will…… Continue Reading
April ethanol, DDGS exports down on month
U.S. ethanol exports were lower in April. The Renewable Fuels Association says April’s ethanol exports of 172.3 million gallons were down 12% on the month and 8% on the year, largely due to a big decline in movement to Canada. Canada still claimed the top spot for 49th consecutive month, followed by the European Union,…… Continue Reading
Rapid development impacting Ohio’s farmland market
The director of public policy for Ohio Corn and Wheat says rapid urban development is impacting the state’s farmland market. Luke Crumley says more than 930,000 acres of farmland has been lost over the last 20 years. “If you’re the person looking to buy land and you’re a new and beginning farmer, or maybe you’re mid-career…… Continue Reading
A Bear + Snow Led to Scotty McCreery’s New Song ‘Bottle Rockets’
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Exclusive: Blake Shelton Did Gretchen Wilson a Solid on The Road
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Ridge of high pressure expected soon
An ag meteorologist says a ridge of high pressure is expected to build across the Corn Belt in mid-June, ending the rain for a little while. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says that doesn’t mean it will be hot and dry the rest of the year. “We have to be kind of careful here.…… Continue Reading
Elanco launches SRD treatment
Elanco Animal Health is launching a new product called Predalex. Technical veterinarian Dr. Patrick Hoffman tells Brownfield it’s the first unique injectable antibiotic treatment approved since 2012 to treat swine respiratory disease (SRD). The post Elanco launches SRD treatment appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
