U.S beef exports have slowed in volume while export values have risen. Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says beef exports reached the highest value in nearly two years. “We exported $938 million in value in the month of June, which is up 3% off of a pretty big number…… Continue Reading
Report takes a closer look at opportunities for the beef-on-dairy industry
The beef-on-dairy sector continues to provide an additional revenue stream for dairy producers and is helping bridge the beef supply gap. Lawrence Williams, a dairy beef cross development specialist at Purina Animal Nutrition says there are a lot of market opportunities. “These dairy beef cross calves are worth anywhere from $700 to $1000 as a day…… Continue Reading
ISDA announces 2024 AgriVision Award recipients
Ed Ebert and John Baugh are the 2024 recipients of the AgriVision Award, the state’s highest agriculture honor. The two were recognized for their leadership and contributions to Indiana’s ag industry. Ebert is the senior director of market development at the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance and is committed to moving tons of Hoosier-grown soybeans…… Continue Reading
Uneven crops causing storage concerns
Uneven crop development could result in challenges storing corn and soybeans this fall. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says a wet spring stretched planting dates. “We end up with some mature beans (and) some not so mature green beans, and it’s problematic to try to put all of that seed together in…… Continue Reading
CME cash dairy prices mostly lower Thursday
Cash dairy prices were lower except for cheese barrels Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0175 at $0.5725. Two sales were recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0175 at $1.9475. Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.9350 to $1.9575. Cheese barrels were up $0.01 at $1.96. Three sales were…… Continue Reading
Farm-to-school grants – benefiting schools and local farmers
More and more produce farmers are getting connected with local schools to provide needed fruits and vegetables. While it is increasing students’ access to healthy foods, John Williams, a manager of central Illinois Sola Gratia Farms, says the grants are also benefiting local farmers. AUDIO: Healthy Living on farm-to-school grants The post Farm-to-school grants –…… Continue Reading
Strong week for new crop U.S. soybean export sales
New crop soybean export sales were strong during the week ending August 1st. The USDA says new crop soybean sales were up sharply from the previous week driven by solid demand from China and unknown destinations, which followed a drop in price. Still, those sales could be switched or canceled at any time and won’t…… Continue Reading
Inaugural show recognizes junior exhibitors and MO Simmental breeders
Six thousand dollars in premiums are up for grabs during the inaugural Missouri Simmental Association VITAFERM Heifer Xtravaganza at the Missouri State Fair. Jim Puyear is with Rockin’ P Ranch and an organizer of the show. “We’re going to be able to recognize the junior champions for $1,000, and the consigners of those heifers also…… Continue Reading
Illinois soybean crop showing regional differences
The director of agronomy with the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says the state’s soybean crop is showing some regional differences. Abigail Peterson says the western part of the state seems to be leading the way. “Just being over in western Illinois recently, their crops look pretty good.” She says, “They got in early. I’m more…… Continue Reading
Cody Johnson May Have Turned Down a ‘Yellowstone’ Role, But…
Johnson says he’s in talks with Taylor Sheridan about working on a movie project someday. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
