Cash dairy prices mostly steady to higher Thursday

Cash dairy prices were steady to higher except for whey Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was down $0.0125 at $0.5250.  Six sales were recorded, ranging from $0.5225 to $0.53.  The cheese market had its first activity since last Friday.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.6450. One sale was recorded at that…Continue Reading

Current ag economy provides valuable insight for next generation of farmers

A southwest Indiana farmer says learning to navigate today’s ag climate is crucial to prepare the next generation for future farming challenges. Mark Seib is currently implementing his farm’s succession plan.  He tells Brownfield it has created a lot of discussions.  “The lack of experience of going through a drought, going through a downward turn…Continue Reading

Variable crop conditions in Upper Midwest

A crop protection specialist who covers the Upper Midwest says conditions have been variable this growing season. Ryan Peterson is with WinField United. “You go from the northwest part of North Dakota, you’re looking at probably below average wheat yields, below average canola yields. And then you go to the central part of the state…Continue Reading

Swine Health Information Center initiates H5N1 research projects

The Swine Health Information Center is initiating ten new projects within its H5N1 research program. SHIC associate director Dr. Lisa Becton says it’s a collaborative effort that includes the Pork Checkoff and Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research. “And these 10 projects really are geared to help enhance our prevention, preparedness, mitigation, and response capabilities…Continue Reading

Solid week for beef export sales

Beef export sales were up sharply on the week. The USDA says those beef sales during the week ending July 17th were driven by strong demand South Korea, along with solid sales to several other key customers. Wheat, old and new crop corn, and new crop cotton and rice also saw week-to-week improvements. Old crop…Continue Reading

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