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USDA price indices fall in September
Farmers made and paid less in September than August. The USDA says the index of prices received fell 5.6% with losses in cattle, hogs, market eggs, and lettuce against gains in corn, broilers, turkeys, and milk. The index of prices paid was down 0.2% with decreased costs for feeder cattle, hay and forages, diesel and…
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Kansas net farm income projected to drop by $1.24 billion in 2024
Kansas net farm income projected to drop by $1.24 billion in 2024 KSNT News
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How a Farm Uses Tile Drainage to Hydrate Herds and Crops
In today’s farming landscape, efficient water management is not just about improving crop yields—it’s also about sustainability. As groundwater resources become increasingly strained, finding ways to conserve and reuse water is essential for long-term agricultural success. Ellingson, a leader in agricultural drainage and water management, recently partnered with a Midwest dairy farm to implement a…
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Attention! ‘Bootcamp’ introduces vets to farming
Attention! ‘Bootcamp’ introduces vets to farming Farm Progress
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Ag Retail
In this Tech Talk, Ever.Ag’s Ben Sloan discusses how ag service providers can approach artificial intelligence and make their business more efficient. The post Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Ag Retail appeared first on CropLife.
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All Eggs Sold In Colorado Starting in 2025 Will Be Cage Free
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Starting January 1, 2025, all eggs sold in Colorado must be from a cage-free facility. All egg producers in Colorado housing more than 3,000 egg-laying hens will need to comply with the requirements of a cage-free facility as defined in the amended Cage-Free Egg rule. Additionally, all eggs and egg products for…
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USDA to test bulk raw milk in US for bird flu
USDA to test bulk raw milk in US for bird flu The Dallas Morning News
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Finstad, Grassley lead letter on Pure Prairie Poultry
Finstad, Grassley lead letter on Pure Prairie Poultry The Fence Post
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Dairy Farms Encouraged to Host Interns and Apprentices on Their Operations
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Dairy producers from Pennsylvania and beyond are encouraged to apply to be a host farm in the 2025 On-Farm Internship Program. The program was designed to provide 10- to 12-week on-farm internships and create opportunities for Pennsylvania students to gain practical knowledge, information, and skills on progressive dairy operations. The Professional Dairy…
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USDA to Issue $235 Million to Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters
USDA to Issue $235 Million to Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters Morning Ag Clips –
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Domestic ethanol supply tightens
The U.S. ethanol supply dipped to a near one-year low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says domestic stocks hit their lowest level since early December 2023 at 21.771 million barrels, a decrease of 452,000 on the week. That is an increase of 759,000 barrels on the year due to the overall pace of…
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Are Farmland Prices Really Falling? A Piece of CRP Ground Just Sold for $17,000 Per Acre in Iowa
Are Farmland Prices Really Falling? A Piece of CRP Ground Just Sold for $17,000 Per Acre in Iowa Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Higher Ag Productivity May Be Cheapest Way to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Higher Ag Productivity May Be Cheapest Way to Reduce Carbon Emissions Successful Farming
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Farm Economy Steady to Weakening
While the farm economy seems to have stabilized in the Midwest and Northern Plains, it weakened in the rest of the U.S. this fall. Producers are dealing with high costs and lower commodity prices. The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book says, “Agricultural activity was flat to down modestly, with some crop prices remaining unprofitably low.” Farmers…
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Soy-Based Asphalt and Soy Concrete Protectant at ISA
INDIANAPOLIS — When you pull into the parking lot at the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) office, you’re driving on more than just asphalt — you’re rolling over a piece of innovation funded by soybean farmer checkoff dollars. The lot is paved with soy-based asphalt and treated with a soy-based sealer, both eco-friendly solutions showcasing soybeans’…
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USDA: Corn use for ethanol production reaches 525 million bushels in August
USDA: Corn use for ethanol production reaches 525 million bushels in August Ethanol Producer Magazine
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Sheriff links Mexican cartels to $2.25 million theft of Central California farm equipment
Sheriff links Mexican cartels to $2.25 million theft of Central California farm equipment KMPH Fox 26
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Cotton Losses from Hurricane Helene in Georgia
PERRY, Ga. — Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend of Florida on September 26, 2024 as a Category 4 Hurricane. It was one of the largest and fastest storms to ever make landfall in the continental United States, measuring around 350 to 420 miles wide, and moving up to 30 miles per hour…
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Upper Mississippi River shipping season ends December 9th
Shipping on the upper Mississippi River upstream from Lynxville, Wisconsin will end December 9th this year. Patrick Moes with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St Paul District tells Brownfield that’s when winter maintenance will begin on three of their lock and dam facilities. “Lock and Dam #2 which is right near Hastings, Minnesota, and…
