Wheat Pete’s Word, May 7: Mental health, moisture matters, and the mysteries of phosphorus

It’s go time! As planting pushes ahead under wildly variable spring conditions, Wheat Pete is back with a reminder that May stress is real—and so are the agronomy challenges. In this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, your host Peter Johnson highlights the …

Mixed midweek finishes for soybeans, corn, wheat

Market News Mixed midweek finishes for soybeans, corn, wheat Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts down and deferred months up. The U.S. and China are scheduled to meet this weekend for tariff talks, but a lot of the early support tied to that news …

Cash dairy prices higher except butter Wednesday

Market News Cash dairy prices higher except butter Wednesday Cash dairy prices were higher except butter Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.0250 at $0.55. One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were …

Pork trade priorities, Vietnam market potential, and California’s Prop 12 push

The U.S. pork industry is urging the Trump administration to prioritize trade negotiations in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam topping the list, says Maria Zieba vice president of government affairs for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). Zieba spoke …

Is a new small scale dairy now viable to create?

I had an email from a young farmer recently regarding setting up a new dairy. They were currently renting 43 acres next to the home block, which was just under 30 acres in size, with the hopeful plan being able to build on the owned land when it is passed …

More cash cattle trade develops Wednesday

Market News More cash cattle trade develops Wednesday Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures closed lower on technical selling, waiting for direct cash business to get established in the north. June live cattle were down $1.15 at $212. …

Council on Hunger and Food Policy to Meet May 13, 2025

The New York State Council on Hunger and Food Policy (The Council) will meet on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The Council convenes to provide state policymakers with expertise on how to address food security and provide New York State …

Conservation Efforts Pay Off in Higher Profits for Minnesota Farmers

Farmers enrolled in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) saw nearly double the profits of non-certified farms, according to recent data from the Minnesota State Agricultural Centers of Excellence. The 2025 “Influence of …

Members of the sheep industry invited to attend Access to Knowledge webinar

The Access to Knowledge (A2K) webinar, hosted by Elanco Animal Health, will take place on Tuesday, May 20 at 2:00pm. Elanco ruminant technical consultant, Matt Colston, says the webinar will provide a valuable opportunity to find out more about spring …

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