4/10 " Jackson County. Heard of 8/10" western jackson county.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Iowa will have to import corn
Ethanol, livestock need more than smaller crop will yield, analyst says
Written by
Perry Beeman
Iowa, the nation’s king of corn production, will have to import some of the prized kernels because this season’s dicey crop won’t meet demand, an analyst said Tuesday.
A couple obig reasons: ethanol plants are returning to full production and livestock operations are growing and need more feed.
Ross Korves, economic policy analyst for Michigan-based ProExporter Network, said it’s a rare situation that comes because flooding delayed spring planting, and a year earlier, drought shriveled the state’s usual shining yields.
Korves addressed the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s Economic Summit at Iowa State University.
This year’s Iowa corn forecasts are running at a reduced 149 bushels an acre, better than last year’s 137 but far lower than the goals that easily run into the 180s, Korves said. As it stands, Iowa is expected to come in below the projected national average of 152 bushels per acre.
“A whole lot of people are worried about what is going on in Iowa,” Korves said.
A drop in corn prices brought ethanol plants back toward full production, and livestock operations, with the exception of cattle, are expanding at least modestly.
That increases demand for corn, used for animal feed and converted to ethanol. Korves said Iowa will end up buying 221 million bushels of corn, most likely from other states, not from other countries. Iowa is expected to grow about 2 billion bushels of corn.
No bordering state is in Iowa’s predicament. All will end up with net exports of corn, from 584 million bushels leaving Illinois to the 63 million shipped from Wisconsin.
With Iowa using so much of its own corn, the nation now looks to North Dakota to help build reserves. But that state left 4.4 million acres unplanted this spring — double the initial federal estimate and far more than Iowa’s 200,000 to 400,000 unplanted acres — due to weather difficulties, Korves said. “That’s an astronomical number,” he added.
The 4.4 million is equivalent to one-fifth of North Dakota’s 22 million crop acres.
Iowa’s poultry and pork projection is expected to jump up a percentage point or two, but cattle production continues to drop, said economist John Anderson of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
That means continued high beef prices, and consumers are noticing, Anderson said. Some are choosing cheaper meats.
“We still have consumers who are exceedingly cost-conscious,” Anderson said. “Demand has been good but not phenomenal.”
Anderson expects beef production to drop more over the next year or two before rebounding.
Jeff MacKenzie of Orascom, which is building a large fertilizer plant near Wever, predicted the central U.S. will begin to dominate the market. Fertilizer prices should settle in at $400 a ton, down from $700, he added.
“The U.S. went from having the most expensive natural gas in the world to having the cheapest,” MacKenzie said. Natural gas is used to make anhydrous ammonia, a common corn fertilizer.
Partly because of that, he expects corn to hover around $4.37 a bushel most of the time, but it will be higher now and then.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Gray Leaf Spot Start | From Tim Harbaugh- Agrigold Seed NE Iowa
Very small lesions found but a little bit is starting.
From Shane Beatty | Independence, IA
Thought of your blog when I seen this.
Shane Beatty
Burco Sales
1537 Kentucky Ave.
Independence, IA 50644
319.334.6682 or 319.334.4717
Al Kluis is attempting to get a film produced about the American farm family. Please check out below and if you feel compelled, assist if you can. Thanks in advance!
As you may know, we have been working on our "Against The Grain" TV project for the last few years to bring the story of our country's farmers to the American public. Here's the latest step: A Kickstarter Campaign until August 2, to fund a web series. (Click http://kck.st/11aFzEj.) Our goal is to show we have hundreds of people interested in telling the story of farming. We encourage you to forward our Kickstarter link to anyone you think might be (or should be) interested in our TV show. American farming thanks you!
Maquoketa, IA Parade | Great to be a Farmer
Little Dairy Princesses in Jackson County Parade. They along with 10 others handed out 500 cheese sticks on 2 hour parade route in Maquoketa, Iowa. I drove the truck and seen and heard a lot of people yell and jump up for cheese. Felt pretty good to be a farmer.
From Tim Harbaugh | Agrigold Seed Specialist
Japanese beetle seem to be showing up more South of Hwy 20, but we need to be on the lookout for them everywhere.
The rootworm beetles have been slower coming, but we also need to be on the lookout for them.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Cow Calf News
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| Drylot beef cow production a viable option AG Week For the drylot system part of this study, researchers confine cow-calf pairs to a feedlot pen during the summer until crop residue is available for cows to graze in the fall. The drylot calves are weaned at that time. Pasture calves are weaned in late ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| How To Put Up Hay Faster Beef Magazine It's more important than ever to get hay dry and packaged well with speed, says Clif Little, an Ohio State University Extension educator. Cutting and drying hay quickly is always important, he says. But this year's late start due to weather challenges ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Calf rescued from riverside ordeal Burton Mail Calf rescued from riverside ordeal. A young cow trying to grab a cooling drink from a river in the hot weather had to be rescued by firefighters when it got stuck in the mud. The nine-month-old Belgian blue got stuck trying to reach the River Hamble ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Beef industry about to make a slow turn CattleNetwork.com These finished cattle prices, along with lower feed prices, should propel calf prices back to $1.75 per pound and higher. Finished cattle prices are expected to trade in the low $120s per hundredweight in the third quarter, but move to the higher $120s ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Take the mystery out of mineral nutrition CattleNetwork.com Proper mineral and vitamin nutrition contributes to strong immune systems, reproductive performance, and calf weight gain. A properly balanced mineral program requires consideration of previous cow and calf mineral nutrition, hay or pasture forage ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| 4 Beef Cattle Stories In The News This Week Beef Magazine Do you worry about cattle rustlers in your area? What precautions do you take to ward off theft? 2. Mini Panda Calf The Newest "Fluffy Cow" In Town. Some call it odd; others call it a rarity. "Peanut" is a miniature Panda calf (a rare breed of ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| AP-ID--Intermountain Grain & Livestock, ID Sacramento Bee Slaughter and feeder cows 58.50-79.00; bred cows none/hd; cow-calf pairs 1000-1430; slaughter and feeder bulls 76.00-88.50; heavy feeder steers 108.00-147.50; light feeder steers 151.00-159.00; stocker feeder steers 181.00-189.00; heavy feeder heifers ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Idaho Beef Council elects officers Capital Press The IBC board of directors is an eight-member board with representatives from the cow/calf industry, dairy industry, feeder industry, and auction markets. IBC board members are peer nominated and governor appointed and serve three-year terms. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Boonville-Oneida County Fair kicks off week of fun, festivities Rome Sentinel HOSING DOWN — Shelby Coon, 14, of Vernon Center, hoses down her calf, Taylor today outside the cow barn at the Boonville-Oneida County Fair. Coon represents the Burnslin Farm. (Sentinel photos by John Clifford). A CARESS FOR GOOD LUCK ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| The tiny new born-cow promising big things at Barleylands This is Total Essex A dwarf of the cow world, the black male calf is as of yet unnamed but is proving to be quite a character. Mr Finkle said: "His mother is shy and protective but he is already brave. "I'm really fond of Dexters – my grandmother bought me one for my ... See all stories on this topic » |
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| AVMA Convention: Nutrition biggest area vets can aid cow/calf ... Many factors influence profits on cow/calf operations, but vets can have the most influence by guiding nutrition programs. feedstuffs.com/story-avma-convention-nutrition-biggest-area-... | ||
| Cow/Calf Seminar | Marathon County Cow/Calf Seminar. 16. Jul, 2013. Oct 22, 2013. 401 Dewey Dr. Stevens Point, WI 54482. Registration and Meal 4 PM. Program 4:30-9:00 PM. A Seminar Series ... marathon.uwex.edu/2013/07/16/cowcalf-seminar/ | ||
| Bull Fertility More Important Now Than Ever | Cow-Calf content from ... Researchers' genetic diversity study aims to help producers improve herd management and breeding decisions. beefmagazine.com/cow.../bull-fertility-more-important-now-e... | ||
| San Angelo, TX Cattle And Calf Auction - Cattle Network SA_LS150 San Angelo, TX Thu Jul 18, 2013 USDA Market News Producers Livestock Auction Co Report, San Angelo, Texas Cattle and Calf Auction: Close and ... www.cattlenetwork.com/.../San-Angelo--TX--Cattle-And-Calf-... | ||
| Assorted Ideas: The cow and the calf The soul relates to God in a very special way. Read the story to find out more. ideaassortment.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-cow-and-calf.html |
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