Cash dairy prices mostly higher Tuesday

Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was unchanged at $0.5950.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.7225 after jumping up ten cents Monday. Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.72 to $1.7250.  Cheese barrels were up $0.03 to $1.7250. One sale was…… Continue Reading

Global Dairy Trade index drops significantly

The Global Dairy Trade index had its biggest decline so far this year, falling 4.1% in Tuesday’s trading session.  Significant gains in butter milk powder and lactose prices were offset by losses in every other category, with whole milk powder taking the biggest loss of 5.1%.  On Tuesday, 110 winning bidders purchased 25,705 metric tons…… Continue Reading

Farmers and Freedom

Commentary. When most of us think about the 4th of July, we picture fireworks, grilled hot dogs and burgers, and maybe an uncle who insists on wearing a full American flag outfit. July 4th is also a special day for my family as we celebrate my momma, Judy Young’s birthday. She is a firecracker through…… Continue Reading

WCB farmers share concerns about tar spot development

Some farmers in the Western Corn Belt are concerned about the spread of tar spot. Northeast Kansas farmer Brett Neibling says the disease caught him off guard when it was first discovered in his state two years ago and is actively scouting this year. “I just went out and scouted with one of my agronomists…… Continue Reading

Ongoing trade tensions adds volatility to U.S. trade

An ag economist at Ohio State University says ongoing uncertainty around trade policy adds volatility to U.S. trade. Ian Sheldon says continued trade tensions with China could impact the bottom line for U.S. farmers.  “Depending on the degree of tariff retaliation by China, I think there’s a real potential over the coming year, if things…… Continue Reading

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