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Ag markets diverged significantly Thursday
Despite the system that came through the Corn Belt Wednesday, it looks as if short-term weather conditions will remain highly conducive to accelerated corn plantings.
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Midwest farmland values up 15 percent in 1st quarter
Farmland prices in the U.S. Midwest Corn Belt states rose 15 percent in the first quarter from the year before as demand for land remained strong though the frantic pace of recent gains slowed, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said on Thursday.
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Dairy supply chain launches guide for sustainability reporting
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy — established under the leadership of America’s dairy producers — announced two new resources to advance the industry’s ability to track, improve and communicate sustainability performance and progress across the supply chain.
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Behind the tradition: Indy 500 milkmen ready to deliver
Two Indiana dairymen are gearing up to deliver milk to the winner of this year’s Indianapolis 500.
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USDA'S novel cell line identifies all FMD virus serotypes
USDA scientists have developed a new cell line that rapidly and accurately detects foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV), which causes a highly contagious and economically devastating disease in cattle and other cloven-hoofed animals.
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Deadline to apply for dairy grants nearing
Organizations seeking financial support for educational programs for dairy producers and youth, as well as maintain public trust in the dairy industry have less than a month to write and submit applications to the Professional Dairy Producers Foundation.
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Lower feed costs to improve dairy producer margins next year
Corn prices for 2012/13 are forecast at $6.70-$7.10 per bushel—the price range was narrowed, but the mid-point is unchanged from April. Initial forecasts for the 2013/14 year call for corn prices to decline to $4.30-$5.10 per bushel.
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Drought far from over in western plains
The nation’s persistent drought is worsening in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado as it continues to spread to the west.
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Ag markets were decidedly mixed Thursday morning
Despite the system that came through the Corn Belt Wednesday, it looks as if short-term weather conditions will remain highly conducive to accelerated corn plantings.
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Tips for assessing spring alfalfa stands
After a longer than average winter in the Midwest, assessing spring stands will be particularly important to a successful alfalfa crop this year.
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Senate committee to consider ag workers, E-verify next week
The Senate Judiciary Committee continues its review of the immigration reform bill and 300 amendments to it, with provisions related to the fresh produce industry likely to be discussed the week of May 20.
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