Where to put a large crop?

A farmer in eastern South Dakota says he’s preparing to harvest what could be a very good corn crop and “I think we’re going to see a lot of good yields coming out of South Dakota.” Keith Alverson says if that happens, his on-farm storage is expected to overflow. “I’ll be close, maybe five percent…… Continue Reading

New 4-H leader comes to Missouri

A new director has been named for the University of Missouri Extension’s 4-H Center for Youth Development. Tim Tanner has 23 years working in youth development working in county and state extension and 4-H roles in Ohio and South Dakota. The last six years he was the state 4-H program director with South Dakota State…… Continue Reading

Grain flow disruptions expected at harvest

Chad Hart, an ag economist with Iowa State University Extension, says moving grain might not be an easy thing this fall if the U.S. raises a large crop. “We’re trying to push 1.4 billion bushels more through the system than we’ve ever had to.” He says it would be an adjustment. “Things will have to…… Continue Reading

Dry end to season brings corn crop worries

A dry end to the growing season has some in the industry concerned about the actual size of the corn crop. Justin Skinner sells seed in central Illinois with Beck’s Hybrids. “Overnight temps were the hottest on record since we’ve been keeping track for June and July, so that’s pushed the growing cycle really fast…… Continue Reading

Cash dairy prices steady Wednesday

Cash dairy prices were mostly steady in light trading Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.57. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.7650.  No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.78.  No sales were recorded.  Butter prices were unchanged at $2.0125.  Two sales were recorded…… Continue Reading

Farm bill faces uncertain future as deadline nears

There is growing concern that Congress won’t be able to finish a farm bill this year. House Ag Committee member Nikki Budzinski, a Democrat from Illinois, says agriculture is typically a bipartisan issue.  “But, the reconciliation process was bruising as it relates to Democrats and Republicans coming together, because Democrats, as myself, a Democrat, we…… Continue Reading

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