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Iowa Finishes Corn and Soybean Harvest With Optimistic Yield Results
Almost all of Iowa’s corn and soybeans have been harvested as of the latest and final USDA crop update for…
Ethanol Production Slows with Thanksgiving Holiday
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, U.S. ethanol production was lower last week at 1.011 million barrels per day.…
Early Prevention, Treatment Key to Managing Pinkeye in Dairy Herds
Pinkeye is a pain for livestock producers. Dairy farmers spend much time thinking about, identifying, and treating pinkeye. It’s not…
Avian Influenza Death Toll Climbs as Migration Season Ensues
More than 65.95 million birds have been affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in 2022 and 2023, according to…
Warmer Temperatures, Precipitation to Kick Off December
Despite below-normal temperatures making for a chilly Thanksgiving weekend across most of the U.S., warmer air will move off the…
Fifth Circuit Court Sides with Oil Refiners in Waiver Requests
After a group of oil refiners sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for denying Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) small…
Trade Panel Rejects U.S. Complaint on Canada USMCA Dairy Implementation
The United States has accused Canada of not meeting trade agreement obligations under the 2020 U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). However, a…
Haplotype Indicating Early Onset Muscle Weakness to be Included in Dairy Genetic Evaluations
A haplotype indicating early onset muscle weakness syndrome will be available for the first time ever in the new tri-annual…
Monthly Ag Economist Survey Shows Renewed Optimism for 2024
The November Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor survey revealed a shift in perspective from the last two monthly reports. The survey…
Final USDA Crop Progress Report Pegs Corn at 96% Harvested
The final USDA Crop Progress Report yesterday revealed U.S. corn farmers have harvested 96% of the nation’s crop, 3 points…