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Research collaboration brings point-of-care-ultrasound to the feedlot

Wednesday, October 23

Bovine Respiratory Disease is the number one cause of mortality and morbidity in cattle worldwide and costs the U.S. cattle industry more than $1 billion annually. Dr. Brad White, director of the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University, says research is being done... Read More.

Soybeans, corn, wheat all finish mixed

Wednesday, October 23

Soybeans were mixed. The trade is expecting generally good U.S. harvest progress and an increase in the planting pace in Argentina and Brazil. China and unknown destinations both bought U.S. soybeans ahead of the open, 130,000 tons and 259,000 tons, respectively, both for 2024/25... Read More.

An ag economist’s take on Mexico’s new ag plan

Wednesday, October 23

Ag Economist Chad Hart with Iowa State University says a new agriculture plan in Mexico carries some weight when it comes to the trading relationship with the United States. “It happens to be the largest export market we have for corn and the second... Read More.

Big weekly, annual gains for broiler sets, placements

Wednesday, October 23

2024 broiler sets and placements continue to run ahead of the 2023 pace. The USDA says 242.246 million broiler type eggs were set into incubators last week, a rise of 1.1 million on the week and 8% on the year, with average hatchability of... Read More.

Central Illinois farmer surprised by harvest pace

Wednesday, October 23

A south-central Illinois farmer says the harvest season has been a surprising whirlwind. Elliott Uphoff, who’s based in Shelby County, says his yields were good, but below expectations. “It’s not a record crop for us personally.” He says, “Actually our bean yield is about... Read More.

Ethanol production up as supply dips

Wednesday, October 23

U.S. ethanol production climbed higher over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.081 million barrels per day, up 39,000 on the week and 41,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says estimated operating... Read More.

Cash dairy prices mixed Wednesday

Wednesday, October 23

Cash dairy prices were mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with most of the trading activity focused on powder. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.6025. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.03 at $1.92. One sale was recorded at that... Read More.

To everything there is a season

Wednesday, October 23

Commentary. That first truly hard frost in the fall that turns tomato plants in the garden black always comes too soon. As I write this column, my dining room table and kitchen counters are piled with a variety of tomatoes, peppers, rosemary, and parsley.... Read More.

Mississippi River levels continue decline at crucial time

Wednesday, October 23

The executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says a third straight fall of low water levels on the Mississippi River is dealing a blow to ag transportation at a crucial time. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield… “In the six-month period of time between September... Read More.

Dietary Guidelines committee favors an increase in more plant-based protein, NCBA pushes back

Wednesday, October 23

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is recommending consumers shift to a more plant-based diet and limit their consumption of red and processed meats. Dr. Shalene McNeill, a registered dietitian and Executive Director of Nutrition Science with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is concerned that... Read More.

Fall drought impacting cattle producers

Wednesday, October 23

A beef specialist says the fall drought is impacting cattle producers. Travis Meteer, with the University of Illinois Extension, says the dry weather is taking a toll on pastures. “And so, what’s happened in most of our pastures, we’ve not had that second growth... Read More.

Braving the storm

Wednesday, October 23

Hurricane Helene devastated the town of Erwin, Tennessee, but twelve FFA members didn’t let that stop them from attending National FFA Convention. Erwin FFA chapter secretary Noah Canter says he wanted to experience a sense of normalcy. “Watching our town get washed away and... Read More.