Dairy operator pleased with Plenish soybeans

A young, Wisconsin dairyman says Plenish soybeans from Pioneer are causing him to alter his operation. Evan Schrauth from Cloven View Holsteins in Fond du Lac County says 2024 was his first experience feeding the high oleic soybeans. “We’ve loved it.”  He says, “We saw an increase in milk along with components and we really…… Continue Reading

Record ag imports push trade deficit to new levels

The USDA has again raised the agriculture trade deficit for 2025 to a record $49 billion as Americans continue to import more products. Ag imports are expected to increase by more than $13 billion above last year’s record, up $4 billion from November. Horticultural products make up the largest segment of that import growth, especially…… Continue Reading

January USDA price indices up on month

The USDA’s indices of prices received and paid moved higher in January. The index of prices received was up 2.1% from December on gains in cattle, milk, broilers, and market eggs, which canceled out losses in broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, and tomatoes. The dairy index for January 2025 was up 3.5% from December and 20% from…… Continue Reading

Concerns over NOAA & NWS cuts

The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says staffing cuts at the National Weather Service could have an impact on forecasting capabilities. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “When you consume weather in the United States, probably 95 to 98% of the data that you’re getting is coming from NOAA and the National Weather Service.”  He…… Continue Reading

Cash dairy prices steady to lower Friday

Cash dairy prices were steady to lower Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was down $0.0150 at $0.51.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0950 at $1.7750.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.7750 to $1.84.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0250 at $1.78.  Two sales were recorded at $1.7950 and…… Continue Reading

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