Month: September 2023

Processing raw grains into flour does not kill any potential harmful bacteria and cooking is the only way to ensure foods made with flour are [Read More]

Dry conditions continue to impact crops in Minnesota.  USDA reporters say only 25% of the state’s topsoil has adequate moisture, with 44% short and 31% [Read More]

Wisconsin’s Dairy Innovation Hub has authorized additional research projects.  The hub, supported by 7.8 million dollars annually from the State of Wisconsin conducts research for [Read More]

A northwestern Wisconsin farmer says so far, crops are doing well despite the dry summer.  Ben Augustine raises about 475 acres of soybeans, 800 acres [Read More]

Soybean harvest gets underway in Kentucky and corn harvest picks up steam.   Corn harvest is 8% complete and 48% mature with 70% rated good [Read More]

Hay and silage harvesting were the top activities for many Wisconsin farmers last week.  USDA reporters say topsoil moisture levels are only 36% adequate, 40% [Read More]

Missouri’s corn harvest is off to a good start, now at 9% complete. USDA says that’s an increase of 7% points from the previous week [Read More]

Crops are maturing behind normal in Indiana, but conditions are steady. The USDA says corn is now rated at 65 percent good to excellent with [Read More]

Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. The trade was getting ready for Tuesday’s USDA’s production update, expecting a lower yield guess. Temperatures have [Read More]

Warm weather further dried some parts of Ohio last week and increased crop stress. The USDA says corn is now rated at 82 percent good [Read More]