Cash dairy prices closed lower Tuesday

Cash dairy prices were lower Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.6025.  Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $0.6025 to $0.6050.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.03 at $1.89.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Cheese barrels were down $0.07 at $1.91.  One sale was recorded at that price. …… Continue Reading

Prospects of year-round E15 bill in lame duck

Biofuel groups continue to push for a federal solution for year-round E15. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says he’s hopeful action will be taken during the lame duck session. “After the election, but before the new Congress comes in in January, maybe the farm bill (gets done and) maybe year-round E15. Right…… Continue Reading

Dry fall has farmers concerned

An east central Illinois farmer says fungicides were a wise investment this growing season. Brian Krukewitt, who’s based in Champaign County, tells Brownfield… “Definitely some funguses out there.”  He says, “I think from what I’m seeing so far and hearing that fungicide this year did pay, and I think we’re seeing it, some of the…… Continue Reading

Fall Weed Control

Corteva Agriscience Enlist Field Specialist Dan Smydra says there are several reasons he recommends a fall burndown herbicide application. He tells Brownfield weeds are generally smaller in the fall, there are more herbicide options available, and applying a burndown will keep weeds from overwintering. Find more weed control resources at Enlist.com. The post Fall Weed…… Continue Reading

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