Annual ethanol exports at record levels

U.S. ethanol exports hit record levels in 2024 even with one reporting month left in the year. The Renewable Fuels Association says at through the end of November, ethanol exports were 1.72 billion gallons, surpassing the previous annual high of 1.67 billion set in 2018, representing 12% of domestic production. Those strong sales were driven…… Continue Reading

Kansas growers hoping for replenished soils from weekend blizzard

A pair of central Kansas crop growers are hopeful snowfall from a weekend blizzard can help replenish soil moisture levels. Paul Penner says much of the region is still being impacted by moderate drought. “I’m very grateful that we’ve got this moisture here. The ice and snow kind of covers the wheat right now and…… Continue Reading

Global Dairy Trade index starts year lower

The Global Dairy Trade Index fell for a second straight trading session Tuesday. Cheese, butter, and buttermilk values rose, while powders, lactose, and anhydrous milk fat values fell.  The average winning price for products was $4,029 per metric ton, down 1.4% from two weeks ago. There were 143 winning bidders during 17 rounds of bidding…… Continue Reading

Over half of U.S. milk now being tested for H5N1

A veterinary disease expert says more than half of the raw milk produced in the U.S. is now being tested for the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield progress is being made towards USDA’s goal of testing all raw milk for the virus. “Over 50% of…… Continue Reading

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