The week ending May 24 had good and bad news for farmers in the Volunteer State, according to NASS in its weekly report on crop progress. The good news was: It rained. The bad news was: It rained.
Wet conditions continued, delaying planting and allowing only 2.8 days suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending May 24, according to the May 28 Iowa Crop & Weather report, with farmers evaluating the need to replant corn in low-lying areas.
Analysts continuing debate on projected corn demand
Even though numbers were just updated, many analysts continue to question projected corn demand from the USDA. One of the heaviest debated, and one with the most unknowns, is feed.
Dairy groups praise Senate for backing trade promotion authority
The U.S. Senate’s 62-37 passage of the Administration-backed trade bill gives the president authority to complete trade deals that Congress can in turn approve or reject, but not change. Forty eight Republicans supported the measure, but only 14 of the Senate’s 44 Democrats.
Strength of meat demand critical in keeping prices at profitable levels
Total red meat and chicken production in the U.S. is running very near the record pace of 2008 for the first 20 weeks of 2015. This is 3.75 percent above last year.
The Michigan Corn Growers Assoc. (MCGA) is proud to welcome Bill Kushmaul and Kevin Diffin to their new positions as presidents of their county MCGA chapters.
Indiana sheep, wool council now taking funding requests
The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Council, which has been up and running for a year, is accepting applications for funding requests to support sheep promotion efforts across the state.
Guebert, daughter collaborate on book of farm life essays
Intended as both a tribute to farming history and a collection of memories of beloved friends, farm workers and relatives, Alan Guebert and daughter Mary Grace Foxwell are celebrating the release of their book The Land of Milk and Uncle Honey: Memories From the Farm of My Youth
Early Days Engine Club seeking consignments for annual auction
The club’s 44th annual two-day expo will be open to the public from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on June 27- 28. The event takes place at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds in Illinois.
Huichol tribal art connected to people’s farming lifestyle
“All of the symbolism in their art revolves around asking the wind to blow, the wind brings the clouds, the clouds bring the rain, the rain falls and the corn grows.”
