Checkoff program focuses on dairy nutrition for moms, babies

Dairy’s checkoff is working to educate new moms and dads about the importance of dairy nutrition. Aris Georgiadis with Dairy Management Inc. tells Brownfield The First 1000 Days educational program is tailored for moms and babies from conception to about two years of age focusing on good dairy nutrition.  Georgiadis says critical nutrients including choline…… Continue Reading

More assistance equals more conservation

Results show farmers are more likely to adopt conservation practices if assistance is readily available. Eighth-generation central Illinois farmer Derek Martin says he’s seen the environmental and economic benefits of decades of regenerative agricultural practices, such as no-tilling and cover crops. “We’ve been able to cut back on certain inputs.”  He says, “We’ve been able…… Continue Reading

No confirmed new crop soybean buys from China yet

A market analyst says he’s concerned China still hasn’t purchased any U.S. soybeans for the new crop marketing year. Arlan Suderman is with StoneX Group says the country usually has 150 to 200 million bushels of new crop U.S. soybeans booked by now. Instead “they’ve been very aggressively booking South American soybeans, mostly Brazil.” Suderman…… Continue Reading

Shrimp Recall at Kroger & Gerbes

Tail-less shrimp sold recently at Gerbes and Kroger grocery stores in mid-Missouri are being recalled for possible contamination. The FDA reports the packages are 2 pounds, the label is white […]… Continue Reading

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