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Ehling Custom Mills Named 2024 Agri-Business of the Year

By Jennifer Weathers, Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Agri-Business of the Year Award is intended to honor the agri-businesses in Reno County and thank them for the important role they play in strengthening the local ag economy. This year’s Agri-Business of... Read More.

Randy and Marie Headings Named 2024 Farm Focus Family of the Year

By Jennifer Weathers, Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Farm Focus Family Award began in 1985 as part of National Farm City Week.  There have now been over 100 families in Reno County that have been recognized for their contributions to Reno... Read More.

2024 a strong year for ethanol

2024 has been a strong year for the ethanol industry. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner says ethanol stakeholders are in a position of strength. “We’ve seen great production numbers, we’ve seen great exports. Exports to Canada and other places around the world... Read More.

Beef, pork export sales fall to marketing year lows

The USDA says pork and beef export sales hit marketing year lows during the week ending October 31st. Those lower-than-average sales totals for both followed reductions in purchases and a handful of outright cancelations from some key customers. That’s partially seasonal as buyers reevaluate... Read More.

Soybean crush, corn for ethanol use up on year

The USDA reports another strong month for soybean crush use. 187 million bushels of soybeans were crushed in September, up 9 million on the month and 13 million on the year, with producers encouraged by strong margins and solid demand for soybean products. Crude... Read More.

Broiler numbers down on week, up on year

Broiler numbers declined from last week while remaining ahead of the 2023 pace. The USDA says 241.409 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, 563,000 less than the previous week, but still 4% more than a year ago, with the average hatchability at 79.9%.... Read More.

Chapin recognized as NMPF’s Farmer Communicator of the Year

The Chairman of the Michigan Milk Producers Association says dairy farmers are much more aware of how detect highly pathogenic avian influenza as wild birds move south this fall. Doug Chapin tells Brownfield, “I would definitely encourage producers to be on the watch for... Read More.

September cattle placements below a year ago

The USDA says fewer cattle entered U.S. feedlots in September 2024 than September 2023. Placements were 2.156 million head, a decrease of 2% on the year, despite expanding drought conditions in many major feeding areas and declining feed costs. A big chunk of those... Read More.

September red meat production up 1% on year

4.451 billion pounds of red meat were produced in the U.S. during September 2024. The USDA says that was 2% more than the September 2023 total, which was hit hard by a combination of slower slaughter paces and lighter weights. This year, beef production... Read More.
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