Livestock

Good producers can lock in $28 a head for the year, average producers $18. Take advantage of soybean meal prices, says economist Steve Meyer, Kerns and Associates.

Starbucks has announced plans to make the company more environmentally sustainable, and cutting back on dairy use is on its to-do list.

“When you have an extra load here and there, we can negotiate a price and get them in the door,” says Eric Hogle, director of livestock procurement.

Corn growers considering grazing cattle on no-till corn residue don’t have to worry about compaction, according to University of Nebraska (U of N) research.

Animals with a healthy balance of microbiomes in their gut have a stronger immune system. This means less reliance on antibiotics.

Filling gaps has led her on a path from an Illinois farm to helping solve pressing issues facing agriculture.