Corn Belt Agronomists Describe Harvest Expectations in One Word
Thirteen percent of the corn crop has been harvested, according to the Sept. 21 USDA Crop Progress report, which puts progress 2 percentage points ahead of the five-year average. Soybean harvest is also running ahead of schedule, with 12% of soybeans reported as harvested for the week that ended Sept. 20, which is 4 percentage points ahead of the five-year average.
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Storms, Disease and $6 Diesel Squeeze Illinois Farmer’s Harvest
After a growing season with multiple windstorms, tornadoes and 15" to 20" more rain than normal, Cody White in Maroa, Illinois is seeing corn bushels 25-30 bushels lower than last year.
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Beer Leaves Behind Tons of Grain. Farmers Have Found a Use for It.
Millions of tons of brewer’s spent grain are generated every year in the U.S. This byproduct is delivering value for a diverse array of livestock operations.
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K-State Economist Sees Diesel Prices Reaching $7 Next Year
A Kansas State University ag economist projects diesel prices could hit $7 in 2027. Gregg Ibendahl says if global production and refinery issues were solved today, it would take an additional 12 months for major price improvement, and farmers are limited in their options.
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Texas A&M AgriLife Tests Far-Ultraviolet Light to Prevent Bird Flu in Poultry
Researchers from the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are preparing to test a new potential line of defense. They will use a form of ultraviolet light called far-UVC, to see if it can kill HPAI, without harming birds on poultry farms.
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