What’s the easiest way to shake things up? Change the name of a beloved snack. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Strong week for U.S. corn, soybean export sales
Last week was a big week for U.S. corn and soybean export sales. The USDA says sales of both corn and soybeans were up sharply on the week and considerably larger than average, driven by seasonal supply trends and a decline in price. Mexico led the way on corn during the week ending October 17th,…… Continue Reading
Compeer Financial: What’s Next for the Swine Industry
The swine industry may be facing significant challenges, such as financial difficulties, labor and regulation problems, and visa renewal issues, but farmers are moving forward. In this episode of the Compeer Financial Podcast, Swine Lending Specialist Daryl Timmerman with Compeer Financial explains the financial outlook of swine as they move into 2025 and give potential…… Continue Reading
Cattle producers encouraged to feed corn stalks
A beef specialist says the fall drought has cattle producers looking for grazing alternatives to pasture. Travis Meteer, with the University of Illinois Extension, says producers can turn to corn stalks. “To graze what’s left of the corn, and mainly the husk, and maybe a little bit of leaf.” He says, “We can stock those…… Continue Reading
Giving the gift of the blue jacket
Donors have helped provide more than 18,000 blue jackets to FFA members in need through the National FFA Organization’s Give the Gift of Blue program. President of the Catawba Ridge FFA chapter in South Carolina Giana Hilts is one of those recipients. “To get that fully paid for through the gift of the blue program is amazing, and also…… Continue Reading
Livestock economist says lack of data adds uncertainty in the cattle industry
January is the soonest the cattle industry will have an up-to-date estimate of its total inventory. Livestock economist Scott Brown says the lack of data creates a lot of uncertainty, and one place experts are looking for more information is the monthly beef cow slaughter percentage. “You have to look at that percentage of slaughter…… Continue Reading
FFA members are living to serve this week
Thousands of FFA members are volunteering at 27 different locations throughout the Indianapolis area during the National FFA Organization’s Days of Service. Logan Everett coordinates the program and hopes students take advantage of serving in their local communities. “We want to provide them with the opportunity to feel valued in the service that they’re doing and…… Continue Reading
Seasonable weather for most; new shower activity breaks out on the northern Plains
Across the Corn Belt, some Midwestern locations that reported less than one-tenth of an inch of rain in September—including Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, and Norfolk, Nebraska—also received less than one-tenth of an inch from October 1-22. On October 20, topsoil moisture was rated more than one-half very short to short in all Midwestern States, led by…… Continue Reading
Learfield Ag Director honored during 97th National FFA Convention & Expo
INDIANAPOLIS (October 23, 2024/National FFA Organization) – Cyndi Young-Puyear of Jamestown, Missouri, has been selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Oct. 23-26. This award is given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment. The National FFA Organization works…… Continue Reading
Watch Flavor Flav’s Guitar Smash Fail
Flavor Flav was supposed to get the home crowd fired up, but instead left them laughing. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
