Ag News
Mixed feedback on carbon pipeline project
A carbon pipeline project that would stretch through Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and the Dakotas continues to get mixed feedback from South Dakota agriculture ahead of a South Dakota Public Utilities Commission meeting in September. The [Read More…]
A trend ahead towards hotter & a more seasonal rainfall pattern for much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and near- or below-normal rainfall across much of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the southern Appalachians, [Read More…]
SD producer adjusts cattle marketing plan in drought
A cow-calf producer from eastern South Dakota says he has adapted his cattle marketing plan due to the weather unknowns this year. Todd Wilkinson tells Brownfield… “I’d normally have a couple thousand calves contracted for [Read More…]
New maritime ag export facility opens in Milwaukee
Great Lakes region farmers have a new way of getting their commodities to export markets. After two years of construction, the DeLong Company’s new Agricultural Maritime Export Facility is open at the Port of Milwaukee. [Read More…]
Cash hogs close with strong negotiated numbers
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were higher and feeders were lower, watching corn while waiting for widespread direct business and Friday’s USDA numbers. August live was up $1.15 at $181.27 and October was $1.30 [Read More…]
Thistle Dew Creamery kickstarting in Frankenmuth
A Michigan dairy farm couple sees small-batch butter as a profitable path forward for their sixth-generation farm. Beth Rupprecht and her husband Drew restarted the family’s dairy farm seven years ago turning their registered show [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 18, 2023
Sep. corn closed at $5.28 and 3/4, up 29 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $14.92, up 8 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $442.70, up $8.30Aug. soybean oil closed at 64.05, down 71 pointsSep. wheat closed [Read More…]
AEM: Bump in tractor sales adds optimism to farm economy
An equipment specialist says an uptick in farm machinery sales points to a stronger farm economy. Curt Blades is the senior vice president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. “A farmer doesn’t wake up tomorrow [Read More…]
Thumb area farmer sees cover crop benefits
A Michigan farmer has spent 15 years keying in cover crop mixes for the commodities he grows. Jeff Schluckbier farms 7,500 acres of corn, dry beans, sugarbeets, and wheat across Tuscola and Sanilac Counties with his [Read More…]
Researchers use multispectral imaging to detect potato disease earlier
Researchers are finding new ways to use the most recent technology, including multispectral imaging. One example is University of Wisconsin research funded by the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association using cameras mounted on a [Read More…]
60% of Minnesota corn, 63% of soybeans rated good to excellent
The USDA says crop conditions held steady in Minnesota last week. The state’s corn crop is rated 60% good to excellent with 44% of the crop silking. Soybeans are rated 63% good to excellent with [Read More…]
64% of Iowa corn, 58% of soybeans rated good to excellent
The USDA says much-needed rain helped improve crop conditions in Iowa last week. The state’s corn crop is rated 64% good to excellent with 49% of the crop in the silking stage. Fifty-eight percent of [Read More…]
Most South Dakota crops benefited from rains
Nearly three-quarters of South Dakota’s crops are getting needed rain, but there are still several dry areas. USDA’s Erik Gerlach reports the state’s topsoil moisture levels are 7% very short, 26% short, 60% adequate, and [Read More…]
Rabbit Hemmorrhagic Disease detected in Illinois
Rabbit Hemmorrhagic Disease (RHDV2) has been detected for the first time in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Agriculture reports a domestic rabbit in Cook County was diagnosed last week. Prior to that, the disease had [Read More…]
Drought continues to impact Missouri crops
Drought continues to impact Missouri’s crops. USDA reporters say topsoil and subsoil moisture levels remain very low, with 40% of the topsoil listed as very short on moisture, 35% short, and just 25% adequate with [Read More…]
Arkansas crops speeding along
Arkansas crops are progressing ahead of last year and the five-year average. The USDA reports as of Sunday 66% of corn, 69% of cotton, 80% of peanuts, and 65% of soybeans are rated good to [Read More…]
Crop ratings up in Ohio, but concerns continue
Rain made a lot of difference last week for crops in Ohio. The USDA says that even with nearly a quarter of the state in some stage of drought, most of Ohio still has adequate [Read More…]
Indiana corn, soybean ratings up
Timely rainfall last week boosted crop condition ratings in Indiana. Precipitation was slightly lower than normal, but most of the state continues to have adequate to surplus soil moisture levels, while temperatures were just below [Read More…]
Illinois farmer says dry June boosted winter wheat yields, but hurt corn and soybeans
Crop conditions have varied across Illinois following a dry June and scattered rainfall in July. Southwest Illinois farmer Nick Harre of Nashville tells Brownfield crops went over a month with no rain, and when moisture [Read More…]
Compeer Financial: What’s Next to Strengthen Rural Vitality
Listen as John Monson, Chief Mission Officer at Compeer Financial, talks about rural vitality. He says, “Rural vitality is simply helping communities move from surviving to thriving.” …