Corn for ethanol use numbers were mixed in November. The USDA says 464.938 million bushels of corn were used for fuel alcohol production, less than 1% below October, but 2% above from November 2023 as producers remained wary of tighter margins while trying to respond to demand expectations. Production of distillers dried grains with solubles…… Continue Reading
Broiler hatchery numbers closed out 2024 on a strong note when compared to the end of 2023. The USDA says 249.204 million eggs entered incubation, down 455,000 from the previous week, but up 4% from the year before, with average hatchability of 79.5%. 190.624 million chicks were placed into meat production, dropping 3.987 million head…… Continue Reading
The change in the weather has cattle producers taking a few extra precautions. Jared Geiser from Chilton, Wisconsin tells Brownfield producers need to keep the calories coming to give cattle the energy they need. “(They have) a little fermentation tank built right into them that can really create a lot of heat, so if we…… Continue Reading
Several counties in Missouri have been declared eligible for federal disaster assistance following a series of early November storms. FEMA has announced that federal funding is available to the state, eligible local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations to repair damage caused by severe storms in Carter, Crawford, Dent, Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Pulaski,…… Continue Reading
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A northeastern Illinois farmer says the recent extension of the farm bill gives Congress more time to make improvements to the farm safety net. Chris Gould, who farms in Kane County and serves as a director with the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA), says crop insurance loss ratios need to be adjusted. “Big for Illinois…… Continue Reading
A southeast Nebraska farmer has been busy preparing cattle ahead of a potential winter storm this weekend. Logan Bredemeier says portable windbreak panels and calf shelters are being installed. “We’re working on getting everyone drove in close off of stock fields that’s either calved or getting ready to calve, to try to keep everyone…… Continue Reading
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Demand for biodiesel and renewable diesel surged higher in 2024. Jeff Earl with Clean Fuels Alliance America says states continue to prioritize renewable fuel policies to help grow clean fuel use. “We saw Nebraska become the fourth state to pass a low-carbon fuel standard, which is a significant win for our industry. We also saw…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices remained unchanged at $0.75, where they’ve been for nearly a week. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.9125. One sale was recorded at $1.91. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.8250. No sales were recorded. Butter was…… Continue Reading
