Purdue’s producer opinion survey results are positive
n a June survey of 400 U.S. farmers conducted by Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture (CCA) and the CME Group, producers indicated the financial situation of their farm operations are stronger than a year ago.
8-pound Asian carp is caught beyond Lake Michigan barrier
First, the bad news: A commercial fisherman boated a live, 8-pound Asian silver carp late last month just a few miles from Lake Michigan and well beyond electronic barriers intended to keep the invasive fish from entering the Great Lakes.
USDA’s June 30 announcement that a record 89.5 million acres of soybeans are planted in 2017 – a 7 percent increase over last year – did not keep the agency from raisingits forecast of the 2017/18 average farm price for soybeans by a dime, to $8.40-$10.40 per bushel.
High-oleic soy growers will benefit in new partnership
A new program designed to help high-oleic soybean farmers improve sustainability will benefit those who grow the crop, according to a Lafayette producer.
