Harvesting continued in Wisconsin last week as the dry spell continued. Only scattered sprinkles fell across the state, as topsoil moistures dipped to 42% short and 31% very short. Cranberry harvesting continues, and carrots are coming in for processing now. The soybean and potato harvests are about finished for the year. Wisconsin’s corn for grain…… Continue Reading
81% of U.S. corn, 89% of soybeans harvested
The U.S. corn and soybean harvests are in the home stretch. That followed another week of generally dry weather in much of the Midwest and Plains and while some areas did receive some rain, overall, it wasn’t enough to cause significant delays. The USDA says 81% of U.S. corn is harvested as of Sunday, compared…… Continue Reading
Apple harvest wraps up in Michigan
Harvest is progressing at a rapid pace. The USDA says Michigan’s corn crop is rated 69 percent good to excellent with 62 percent harvested for grain. Soybeans are 91percent harvested. Winter wheat planting is 89 percent complete, and 65 percent emerged. The fourth hay cutting is 47 percent harvested while the fourth cutting of alfalfa is 93 percent…… Continue Reading
Check Your Account: Major Bank Shut Down by FDIC for Fraud!
It doesn’t happen often — only one other time this year, as a matter of fact — but another FDIC-insured bank has been shut down for fraud. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rep. Hinson seeks federal foreign ag land ownership solution
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the U.S. needs a federal solution that bans purchases of American farmland by foreign entities. The Iowa Republican says she’s specifically concerned about purchases made by China. “It is a land grab to gain access to national security information and to exert control over our food supply chain.” Hinson says…… Continue Reading
Economist says legislation requiring dairy processing cost figures awaits farm bill
An American Farm Bureau Federation economist is one of the farmer advocates hoping Congress puts language into the next farm bill requiring dairy processors to reveal their cost of production. Danny Munch says 76% of cheddar cheese plants, 80% of butter plants, and 40% of nonfat dry milk plants skipped the voluntary cost of production…… Continue Reading
Indiana State Veterinarian named as Purdue Veterinary Dean and Hospital CEO
Indiana’s state veterinarian will join Purdue as the next dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and as the university’s Veterinary Hospital CEO. Dr. Bret Marsh is a Purdue University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine graduate. He will take a leading role in the university’s One Health initiative, create a larger veterinarian gain for Indiana,…… Continue Reading
This Terrifying Country Song Will Give You Chills
The No. 1 song on Taste of Country’s 30 Darkest Country Songs list is a stone-cold classic murder ballad. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Trans Woman Won’t Attend Wedding if Asked to ‘Present Male’
“I feel this is an unfair ask.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Renewable Fuels Association applauds California for directing expedited approval of E15
The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the fast track of E15 in the country’s largest gasoline market will directly benefit farmers and consumers. Geoff Cooper says this will increase corn demand. “California is the only state in the country that still doesn’t allow the sale of E15,” he says. “We were…… Continue Reading
