Conditions good as corn pollination starts in SD

The corn product manager and agronomist with Peterson Farms Seed says conditions have been good for the corn in South Dakota as it starts to tassel. Rick Swenson says rains have been timely and he’s monitoring the crop for issues. “I’ve actually noticed some plants where there were some silks out, but no tassels yet.…… Continue Reading

Proposed EPA RVOs may help growth in crushing industry

A soybean trader says proposed biofuel blending requirements form the U.S. EPA should support growth in the industry. Travis Steyer with Bartlett says the renewable volume obligations (RVO’s) will likely create more demand.  “The biofuel policies are seen as positive for margin structures for crush plants in the United States. Generally speaking, that’s a been…… Continue Reading

Warm, wet weather having mixed impact on alfalfa

A forage specialist says warm and wet weather is having a mixed impact on alfalfa. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN tells Brownfield many growers across the Midwest are beginning a third cutting. “The moisture we’ve had is fantastic, and we would all agree that from a crop growing standpoint, having moisture (is beneficial). The guys are…… Continue Reading

Minnesota Ag Commissioner concerned about trade with Canada

The Commissioner of Agriculture for Minnesota is concerned U.S. farmers could be harmed by trade tensions with Canada. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield corn exports to Canada have been strong. “They kind of like our corn in those feedlots in Alberta taking that. But then also that pork piece, but Canada really a big issue. I’ve…… Continue Reading

Cash dairy mixed, cheese market quiet Monday

Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.5625.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.6425. No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.66. No sales were recorded.  Butter prices were down $0.0125 at $2.50.  Four sales were recorded, ranging…… Continue Reading

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