Among major growers, wheat yields in Germany were highest
Wheat yields per acre in Germany were twice as high as on comparable U.S. farms, according to an analysis that looked at production, costs, and profits for representative farms in major wheat-growing regions. “The typical farms in Australia, Germany, Poland, and North Dakota exhibited a positive average economic profit during the 2018 to 2022 period,” wrote Purdue professor Michael Langemeier at the farmdoc daily blog.
Hog farmers hope to fly past bird flu
Bird flu has infected more than 200 mammals since outbreaks began two years ago, from a polar bear in Alaska to a red fox in Maine, but “it’s not been a problem” for hog farmers, said Scott Hays, past president of the National Pork Producers Council, on Monday. “I don’t anticipate it being an issue for our industry, but [it’s] certainly a watch-out for us.”
TODAY’S QUICK HITS
Americans cool on EVs: Seven percent of Americans say they own an electric vehicle, but fewer people than a year ago say they are seriously considering buying an EV or might buy one in the future — 44 percent now vs. 55 percent in 2023. (Gallup)
Milk prices ignore HPAI: The discovery of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a handful of U.S. herds in the past two weeks has not had an impact on milk futures prices or underlying cash prices. (edairynews)
Corn planting reaches 3 percent: U.S. farmers have planted 3 percent of the new corn crop, including 2 percent in Illinois, a notch ahead of this point in 2023, said the weekly Crop Progress report. (USDA)
Peer review of NOP: The managers of USDA’s National Organic Program “consistently demonstrated their commitment to improvement” and comply with NOP quality management policies and procedures, said the annual peer review report. (Agricultural Marketing Service)
