Illinois farmers make modest planting progress

The USDA says Illinois farmers made modest planting progress last week. Brian Corkill, who farms in Henry & Stark Counties, says he’s not started planting yet, but there’s been a lot of work done in his area. “I would say that 40 to 50% of the soybeans have been planted.”  He says, “Then corn, I…… Continue Reading

Nebraska planting pace ahead of schedule despite rain

A south-central Nebraska farmer says the warm and dry conditions have made for a quick planting season. Dough Saathoff tells Brownfield he wrapped up corn planting today. “I’ll be switching to beans there soon. I think there’s a lot of beans already in the ground around me. We’re dry and warm. That’s why things are…… Continue Reading

Renewable energy local zoning bill before Michigan House

Legislation to return zoning control of renewable energy projects to the local level is moving to the full Michigan House after passing out of committee on a party-line vote. Representative and Thumb-area farmer Greg Alexander says his bills support communities being able to decide how to site large-scale energy projects. “I’m not opposed to wind…… Continue Reading

Milk futures lower, cash dairy mostly steady Monday

May Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed a nickel lower at $18.27.  June down 9 at $17.08.  July 4 cents lower at $17.62.  August through October contracts unchanged to 9 higher. Dry whey unchanged at $0.5050 Blocks unchanged at $1.70 Barrels unchanged at $1.7050 Butter down $0.0050 at $2.2750 Nonfat dry…… Continue Reading

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