If you thought a gun was the most redneck thing Hardy has ever bought Wilson, think again. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Ag continues nationwide, year-round E-15 push
The call for action on year-round E-15 was loud at this year’s Farm Progress Show. Kenneth Hartman, Jr., president of the National Corn Growers Association and a southern Illinois farmer, says expanding access to higher blends of ethanol is an easy way to drive corn demand. “We’re in a critical situation with the farm economy…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly higher Thursday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for barrel cheese Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.5550. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $0.5525 to $0.5550. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 at $1.7750. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.75 to $1.77. Cheese barrels were down $0.0050 at $1.78. …… Continue Reading
Here’s Where the Crusts From Uncrustables End Up
Those crusts from Uncrustables aren’t going to waste. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures lower waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. October live cattle closed $2.60 lower at $236.92 and December live cattle closed $2.30 lower at $238.60. September feeder cattle closed $3.60 lower at $361.80 and October feeder cattle closed $2.67 lower at $361.52. There was a light…… Continue Reading
The good and bad as soybeans see ample moisture
An extension agronomist says wet conditions in the Upper Midwest are having a mixed impact on soybeans. Seth Naeve with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield the rains are good for maximizing yield potential. “This is another year where it’s going to demonstrate what happens in August and September really makes the crop, and having…… Continue Reading
Iowa farm finding opportunity through carbon markets
A northeast Iowa farming operation is finding success with carbon markets. Chris Grebner with MBS Farms says they’ve worked with numerous companies to sequester carbon the past six years. “Looking at some of the potentials of adding a little bit of additional income and revenue stream from those carbon markets, and there were just a…… Continue Reading
How difficult is accessing farmland?
An Extension Educator is encouraging farmers to participate in a farmland access survey to help develop better resources for new and beginning farmers. Michigan State University’s Jon LaPorte says the effort with MIFarmLink will study farmland rental and ownership challenges. “To help producers, to help land seekers better navigate the land buying or the land leasing process, we’re…… Continue Reading
Pork Board names Newman as CEO
The National Pork Board has named David Newman as its new CEO. Newman most recently served as the organization’s vice president of market growth. Gordon Spronk, a Minnesota pig farmer, swine veterinarian, and president of NPB says Newman is leadership-oriented, producer-focused, and outcomes-driven when it comes to the pork industry. Newman, along with his family,…… Continue Reading
You Won’t Believe What Chris Janson Did After Drinking 13 Coronas
The singer has definitely lived his new drinking song. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
