While early snowstorms were predicted in the western states, Ohio farmers are looking for warmer temperatures and just enough moisture to get their crops harvested.
Average temperatures for the week ending Sept. 7 were above normal in Iowa, which aided crop development, according to the Sept. 8 Iowa Crop & Weather report.
While the first full week of September returned to near normal conditions weather-wise, it didn’t last long, as torrential downpours brought flash flooding.
Butter sets new record at $3, nearly double the price of 1 year ago
Cash butter made history again last week, skyrocketing to an all time high of $3 per pound, up 15 1/2 cents on the week and an unbelievable $1.47 above a year ago.
USDA lowers forecasts of hog prices for 2014, 2015
USDA lowered its forecast of 2014 pork production a tiny bit and lowered their forecast of annual average hog price by $2.50 to $77-$78 per cwt. of live weight.
St. Joseph River crew launching Oct. 4 tour for river appreciation
Officials with the St. Joseph River Watershed Initiative (SJRWI) are hoping an upcoming day on the river will help bring awareness to the role of the waterway and to the organization.
