Proposed Michigan ag budget targets diagnostics, development

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the governor’s 2026 budget will provide more resources to respond to animal disease outbreaks. Tim Boring tells Brownfield, “These investments in biosecurity and disease response are multifaceted.” “It’s standing up our response, furthering our response in these known areas, but making sure we’re in a position to combat any…… Continue Reading

Gains reported for December dairy product production

The USDA says production of most dairy products in December was up on the year, aside from dry milk products, as processors focused on categories with the strongest demand. Total cheese production was nearly 1.2 billion pounds, down about a percent from last year but up four percent from the prior month. Italian cheese production…… Continue Reading

Spring moisture a significant weed management factor

Spring moisture plays a crucial role in weed management. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says sufficient rain between March and May helps preemergence herbicides be more effective. “And that was very evident this year in terms of having really good rainfall patterns (to active the herbicides), compared to previous years when it’s…… Continue Reading

Important risk management decisions loom

Farmers will be making a lot of important risk management decisions over the next two months. Farm business management analyst Kent Thiesse with the Green Solutions Group says the spring crop insurance price is set in February. “So if we do get some strength in the market here, due to South America (or other factors),…… Continue Reading

Soybean meal sales hit marketing year high

The USDA is reporting a big week of export sales for a couple of key commodities. Soybean meal during the week ending January 30th hit a marketing year high on strong global demand for that feedstuff, while pork was up sharply on the week with big sales to Mexico. Corn, sorghum, and beef export sales…… Continue Reading

Mexico pulls back GM corn ban

Mexico is formally repealing its genetically engineered corn import ban. The U.S. Trade Representative says the action makes ineffective two sets of measures that the USTR successfully challenged in the trade dispute, an immediate ban on the use of GE corn in dough and tortillas and an instruction to Mexican government agencies to gradually eliminate…… Continue Reading

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