The difference between a milk allergy and being lactose intolerant

Did you know that having a milk allergy isn’t the same as being lactose intolerant? Jessica Kassel, a registered dietitian with the St. Louis Dairy Council, explains the difference. She says there’s also been an increased focus on developing lactose-free dairy products. AUDIO: Healthy Living on milk allergy vs. lactose intolerance The post The difference…Continue Reading

Rapid growth, not seed or brands causing tassel wrap

A seed consultant says the scattered problems with tassel wrap in corn are because growing conditions are almost too good.  Ryan Durant from Dairyland Seed says tassel wrap is affecting some corn but not a lot, and it appears to affect the later-planted corn during the rapid growth stage. “It doesn’t pick on any hybrid or…Continue Reading

Southern rust concerning in Midwest, BASF rep says

A technical sales rep with BASF says detections of southern rust have been picking up steam across Midwestern corn fields. “For this time of year, it’s a lot,” said Kurt Maertens. Maertens, who covers eastern Iowa and western Illinois, says the number of southern rust confirmations has been both surprising and concerning. “It over winters…Continue Reading

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