Spooner Mills- Cadott, Gilman & Thorp have opened their doors for customer transactions. Please continue to respect the 6 ft social distancing order. Orders and payments by phone are appreciated. Thank you for your cooperation. July News & Notes Newsletter
JBS, the Brazilian meat company, is planning to convert a Colorado lamb processing facility to process beef cuts, further limiting processing facilities for the sheep industry in western states.
Estate and succession planners say the coronavirus pandemic has increased interest in updating plans as families have sensitive conversations about what would happen to the farm and the business if someone falls ill.
The ethanol industry continues to struggle as it waits for the EPA to render a decision on small-refinery exemptions and for Congress to provide financial aid.
The majority of retail fertilizer prices declined this week, with UAN prices dropping 4% compared to last month. Two fertilizers, DAP and MAP, saw slightly higher prices.
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said his agency doesn't plan to release proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes before Friday's federal holiday. The ethanol industry has been anticipating the release of those volume levels. Wheeler held a call Wednesday mainly to tout environmental provisions in the USMCA deal.
