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Midwest Ag News
Early corn rootworm hatch
The early spring this year allowed farmers work at a record planting pace. But the early spring and the early accumulated heat units also allowed corn rootworms to develop much earlier than normal, too. Terry Semmel, Technology Development Representative with Monsanto says corn rootworms are already a problem in Indiana. ?Heavy spring rains typically take out [...]
Gunderson to chair AFIA
A Wisconsin man is the new leader of the nation?s largest feed organization. Alan Gunderson of Vita Plus is the new chairman of the American Feed Industry Association Board of Directors. Gunderson holds bachelors and masters of science degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he has been with Vita Plus since 1979 and currently serves [...]
More flex fuel pumps in Missouri
A grand opening will be held Friday for six new Flex Fuel gas pumps offering ethanol blends at a gas station in Waynesville, Missouri ? (located on I-44 between Lebanon and Rolla) which the station owner says will help bring down the cost of gas. The grand opening at the Express Stop Store ? is [...]
Wisconsin DNR to buy easement on 67,346 acres
A tentative agreement has been reached for the Department of Natural Resources to purchase the conservation easement on 67,346 acres in Douglas, Washburn, Burnett and Bayfield Counties in northern Wisconsin. The land is owned by Lyme Lumber of New Hampshire which would continue to own the land and manage timber production on it. The DNR would pay [...]
USDA: healthy foods affordable
The USDA says healthy foods cost less than foods high in fat, sugar and salt. That?s despite perceptions to the contrary. According to a 50-page report issued Wednesday, it depends on how price is measured. Comparing the price per calorie makes higher-calorie pastries and processed snacks seem like a bargain compared with fruits and vegetables. [...]
One-size-fits all Farm Bill ?extremely difficult?
The Farm Bill advanced by the Senate Ag Committee is being analyzed by FAPRI-MU, the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri. Pat Westhoff is the director of FAPRI-MU who says the expectation is that direct payments will become a thing of the past in the 2012 Farm Bill. ?The bill [...]
Export demand supports soybeans, wheat
Soybeans were higher on speculative and commercial buying. Ahead of the open, China bought 480,000 tons of old crop U.S. beans and while export sales were bearish, the shipments were bullish. Past that ? the trade?s watching for more new export demand and largely ignoring talk of increasing double crop acreage. Soybean meal was mixed [...]
NCGA requests comment period
Pending certification by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission the CME Group says the Chicago Board of Trade will offer expanded trading hours for grain and oilseed futures and options. National Corn Growers Association president Garry Niemeyer says the proposed expanded trading hours could place America?s farmers at a marketing disadvantage. Wednesday NCGA submitted a letter to CFTC chair [...]
Johanns part of Homestead Act commemorative event
Homestead National Monument near Beatrice, Nebraska will host a special commemorative event this Sunday, May 20th, as part of the park?s ongoing celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Homestead Act of 1862. Among the many activities will be a panel presentation on President Abraham Lincoln?s Legacies, including the Homestead Act and establishment of the [...]
Livestock futures close higher
Packer inquiry in the cattle was very light with scattered bids of 118.00 live and 193.00 dressed, well below the asking prices of 122.00 to 123.00 and 195.00 to 197.00 dressed. Significant trade may be delayed until after the release of the cattle on feed report at 2:00 central daylight time on Friday. While some [...]
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