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A return to unseasonably mild to warm weather for most; a largely dry pattern

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures and near- or below-normal precipitation across much of the country.  Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, wetter-than-normal weather should be limited to southern Texas, northern California,...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 17, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.06 and 3/4, up 2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.88 and 3/4, up 8 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $318.10, up $4.40Dec. soybean oil closed at 42.59, up 91 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.89 and 1/2, up 4...

Stray voltage remains a problem for some farms

Stray electrical voltage has caused serious problems for some Wisconsin dairy farms. Bryanna Handel and her husband operate a dairy near Barnaveld, Wisconsin. She says, “Back in December, we noticed that our cows were acting very agitated, and coincidentally the same day, they turned...

Cattle, hogs mixed heading into Friday

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day mixed watching direct business develop.  December lives closed $.42 lower at $186.17 and February lives were unchanged at $186.97.  November feeder cattle closed $.25 higher at $245.75 and January feeder cattle closed...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: Ocotber 17, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.06 and 3/4, up 2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.88 and 3/4, up 8 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $318.10, up $4.40Dec. soybean oil closed at 42.59, up 91 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.89 and 1/2, up 4...

Protect stored farm equipment

Farmers are encouraged to consider problems that can arise when machinery is stored over the winter. Ken Huening is the CEO of CoverSeal, a company that makes patented vehicle covers that protect against rodents. “Farm equipment provides a really nice, safe place for them...

Taylor discusses regional trade program benefits

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program is helping growers diversify into new markets. Alexis Taylor tells Brownfield applications for a second round of funding are currently under review. “We plan to announce a second charge...

John Deere announces upcoming layoffs in Quad Cities

John Deere says it plans to layoff nearly 300 employees at its facilities in the Quad Cities effective January 3rd. In a statement to Brownfield, the company said the latest layoffs are due to reduced demand for the products manufactured at the plants. John...

Soybeans, wheat close modestly higher

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Soybeans are watching U.S. harvest activity, expecting more good near-term progress in much of the region. Still, there will need to be a substantial soil moisture recharge in the U.S. prior to 2025 planting. Planting...

Northwest Wisconsin farmers donate to hurricane relief

Hay and supplies from northwestern Wisconsin have been donated and delivered to hurricane victims. Kurt Wohlk is a truck driver who also helps on his family’s Almena, Wisconsin farm.  He tells Brownfield he hoped to get enough hay to fill his flatbed semi, but...