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Research by Ohio State University shows the importance of tracking the body condition scores for dairy cattle.  Researchers say changes in body condition throughout lactation generally follow a pattern that mirrors the lactation curve. During early lactation, cows may lose some body condition. Then, after peak milk yield, cows begin to regain condition as nutrient intake meets […] The post Ohio State dairy research shows value of monitoring body condition scores  appeared […]

Illinois commodity groups are closely watching a bill in the General Assembly that they say would limit farmers’ ability to manage wetlands. Corey Lacey, environmental policy manager with the Illinois Soybean Association, says the proposal (HB 3596) would effectively undo the 2023 Sackett v. EPA decision that was win for agriculture. “It would expand state […] The post Illinois commodity groups alarmed over proposed wetlands legislation appeared first on Brownfield […]

A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says all eyes have been on the winter wheat crop experiencing the multi-year drought. Naomi Blohm tells Brownfield if there’s a continued decline in condition ratings for hard red winter wheat “it could potentially keep the Kansas wheat futures elevated at their current values. They’re at a […] The post Winter wheat conditions continue to decline appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Several Illinois farmers say rising fuel costs are squeezing already thin margins. With diesel nearly two dollars above year ago levels, southern Illinois farmer Matt Raben, who grows corn and soybeans in Gallatin County, says some are adjusting tillage practices. “A lot of guys down my way do have their fuel booked for the spring.”  […] The post Spiking fuel costs further pinching farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

The president and CEO of the USA Rice says the United States should continue to push for fair global rice trade. Peter Bachmann says a Section 301 investigation into several trading partners is one of the fastest, effective ways to accomplish that goal. “It specifically addresses the act of unfair trade practices. There’s not a […] The post U.S. rice industry wants fast Section 301 action to address unfair global […]

Cash dairy prices were mixed on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.      Dry whey was unchanged at $0.70.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 at $1.60. Seventeen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5850 to $1.60.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.0150 at $1.72.  Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.72 to $1.7250.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0150 at $2.2150.  No sales were recorded.  The post Cash dairy prices mixed Tuesday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

The executive director of the Iowa FFA Association says student membership continues to increase across the state. “We’re trending toward another membership record this year,” Scott Johnson said. He says the organization is seeing long-term growth. “We are plus-40% on membership in the last 10 years and plus-25% in the last five.” Speaking to Brownfield […] The post FFA membership on the rise in Iowa appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]

Born into FFA.  Outgoing Minnesota FFA state president Cameron Addington calls serving the past year a dream come true. “I grew up around FFA. My mom was on state staff, so I’ve been coming to the Minnesota FFA Convention since I was about three weeks old. And getting to grow up around the state officers […] The post From FFA roots to state leader: Minnesota state president reflects on “dream […]

An agronomy specialist says choosing the right nitrogen application strategy could help farmers better manage rising input costs. Rachel Henry with Ohio State University Extension says the timing of fertilizer should match the crop’s needs. “Most of our nitrogen in the fall can actually be lost,” she says. “We need to make sure that we’re putting […] The post Agronomy specialist: Adjust nitrogen rate strategies as input costs rise appeared first […]