Rio Creek Feed Mill agronomist Adam Barta has seen farmers put some different crops into the ground as planting continues across the area. The planting of oats, soybeans, and corn are all over 20 days ahead of last year’s schedule according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Many farmers are putting extra attention to forages like triticale and barley after crops like alfalfa did not survive the winter well. For dairy farmers, Barta says it is important to keep close attention to the quantity and the quality of forages they are able to produce.

Dairy farmers got an extra dose of good news this week as some milk prices have returned to pre-pandemic levels due to higher demand and lower production.