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Global Dairy Trade event #316 took place Tuesday. The index settled 2% higher for the second auction in a row.

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Hockel says the decision to apply fungicide to corn is a win-win when it comes to feedout. While needs are different for every farmer, the win comes in both tons and quality, he notes.

Because tar spot can develop as early as the third or fourth leaf stage, Whitlow says field scouting is especially important in determining when the corn crop should be harvested.

Incidence of diseases like tar spot can be mitigated during the growing season by employing field management practices and timely applying fungicide.

Quality corn silage begins with fertile soil as its foundation. Monitoring nutrients by completing soil tests and following up with nitrogen application when needed helps Chaffin establish a baseline for planting.

According to the latest All-Milk price forecast, economists expect the dairy market to strengthen in the coming year.

Food prices have risen substantially causing consumers to look for ways to stretch their dollar. Dairy products will remain an integral part of the diet, but the volume of purchases might be reduced.