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5 Tips for Stopping Early-Season Pests and Insects
Early-season pests and insects will be out in full force across much of the corn belt with renewed moisture. But…
2022 Sees Record-High Mailbox Milk Prices
Since 2002, USDA has reported on mailbox prices – a dairy farm’s “take home” pay in their milk checks. Mailbox…
Looking Closer at Swine Sustainability
Improvements in swine production have led to a significantly more sustainable pig production sector in the U.S. The National Pork…
Increased Corn Rootworm Pressure Expected in 2023
Significant corn rootworm pressure could emerge this season throughout the Midwest according to the Corn Rootworm IPM Regional Working Group.…
Fed Cattle Prices Reach New Highs
Volatility in the fed cattle market continues this spring as last week’s prices charged to new cash highs. Volumes were…
2023 Corn Planting Begins
Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas farmers have kicked off the 2023 corn planting season, according to the latest…
U.S. Obtains 100% Access to Growing Japanese Ethanol Market
For the first time in history, the U.S. has full access to the Japanese biofuels market. The East-Asian country has…
Prevented Planting Insurance Concerns Rise with Historic April Snowpack
While April showers bring May flowers, April snowstorms bring prevented planting concerns. With two to three feet of snow forecast…
USDA Announces $1 Billion for Rural Renewable Energy Grants
Up to $1 billion in grants are now available to help farmers and rural business owners install renewable energy systems…
Higher Corn, Wheat Acres Expected in 2023
USDA’s Prospective Plantings report closed out March with increased projections for corn and wheat acres. Soybean acreage is projected to…