Cash dairy prices closed the week to the higher side on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Friday, supported by demand optimism. Dry whey up $0.0075 at $0.5850. Two sales were made at that price. Blocks up $0.01 at $1.62. Nine sales were made from $1.62 to $1.6450. Barrels up $0.0275 at $1.6650. One sale was made…… Continue Reading
Farmers made and paid more in May than in April. The USDA’s index of prices received for May rose 1.7% on gains in cattle, hogs, milk, and oranges against losses in broilers, market eggs, lettuce, and strawberries. The dairy index for May 2025 was 1.4% more than April, but 3.2% less than May 2024, with…… Continue Reading
The executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry says federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could worsen food insecurity across the Midwest. Emily Bryant says food banks nationwide, like the state of Indiana, are struggling to meet demand. “There’s more than 1,000,000 Hoosiers who are at risk of hunger and we’ve seen an increasing…… Continue Reading
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An extension field crop entomologist with the University of Illinois says some farmers are dealing with grape colaspis. During a recent Illinois Soybean Association webinar, Nick Seiter told growers it’s an intermittent pest that’s most often observed in corn. “A lot of times it looks like a nutrient deficiency.” He says, “We see a lot…… Continue Reading
Imagine a trip down memory lane with your kids, all thanks to McDonald’s new Happy Meal toys. Get ready for some nostalgia! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
A U.S. Senator from Iowa says the Trump administration is following through on its commitment to biofuels. Republican Joni Ernst tells Brownfield the U.S. EPA’s proposed increase in Renewable Volume Obligations is good news for farmers. “After having worked the last four years with the Biden administration, they just blatantly ignored the needs of our…… Continue Reading
Megan Moroney playfully claims she’s the adopted daughter of Jelly Roll and Bunnie. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Bookending this week’s Top New Country Songs are an icon and a fascinating newcomer who toys with the genre. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
An Illinois-based agronomist says persistent rainfall this spring could contribute to nutrient loss in corn. Randy Simonson, with Helena Agri-Enterprises, says some farmers are starting to see the impacts. “I’ve seen some nitrogen deficient corn lately and it’s really early to see that,” he says. “The problem with nitrogen more so than most other nutrients,…… Continue Reading
