Last week, soybean and corn prices were sharply higher due to excessive rains in South American in soybean-growing regions. Pork producers should be aware, but not necessarily alarmed.
U.S. soybean and soymeal futures extended gains on Thursday to trade at levels last seen in 2014, as investors continued to fret about the prospect of reduced supply from exporter Argentina after a rain-hit harvest.
The Northern Plains got some much-needed rain last week, which will help corn in the ground get off to a good start. In central Iowa, plants are peeking through after a great week for planting.
Producers and agribusiness professionals have a unique opportunity to see how dairy steers are managed and marketed in the upper Midwest through a special bus tour on Tuesday, March 27.
High level of nitrates have been detected in forages this year in South Dakota and other states. Depending on where you live, it could be due to weather conditions, fertilizer, previous crop, or a combination.
Summer annual crops that experience sustained periods of dry weather can contain high levels of nitrates, which can have detrimental effects on feeding. Crops with high nitrates can also be dangerous for people as well.
A lawsuit filed in Oregon claims the August 2017 wildfire that burned 68,000 acres was caused by a rancher and John Deere, the manufacturer of a combine that sparked the blaze.
U.S. soybean futures rose to their highest in almost two years on Thursday to trade above the $11 mark as investors continued to price in strong export demand for U.S. soy in the face of a rain-reduced harvest in Argent
The effects of flooding can last throughout silage feedout. Crops damaged by any weather event are more prone to mold infestation and subsequent toxin production. Learn how to help minimize spoilage in the silage.
Are you a silage-making pro? Even veteran silage growers will want to read Dr. Donna Amaral-Phillips’ tips and tricks to help make the most out of this year’s corn silage crop.
The early ensiling period is critical to silage quality and stability. This is when newly harvested forage begins the transition to stable silage. Driving a fast, efficient fermentation is essential to maximizing dry ma
Every individual bale of hay is a mini fermentation unit. It's important to manage each like a silage unit - maintaining good, even fermentation from bale to bale. This provides better overall quality and consistency.
Ensiling high-moisture corn (HMC) offers beef and dairy producers with an on-farm source of high energy feed. However, in addition to often being prone to aerobic deterioration, a cool growing season and late harvest ca
U.S. soybean futures climbed to a two-year high on Friday as renewed rain in Argentina heightened concerns about crop losses in the world's number three producer.
U.S. soybean futures hit a one-week high on Tuesday, bolstered by forecasts for dry weather in the U.S. Midwest and strong demand from top importer China.
In Episode 9 of Silage Talk, the Dairy Herd Management team gets helpful advice on high moisture corn from Dr. Bob Charley, Forage Products Manager with Lallemand Animal Nutrition.
U.S. soybeans rose for a third consecutive session on Thursday, climbing to a nine-month high as buying by investment funds and concerns over adverse weather curbing yields in Argentina buoyed the market.
