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Exhibiting hams can be for everyone

The ham contest at the Missouri State Fair is an opportunity to spark an interest in agriculture.   Ruby Schmidt was a previous exhibitor and is a current volunteer with the contest. “Growing up and doing hams really inspired me to go into food processing within...

Lawmakers weigh in on CBO, farm bill score

Federal lawmakers have varying opinions on how the Congressional Budget Office scored the House farm bill. Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig serves on the House Ag Committee and says the CBO projects an increase to mandatory spending by $33 billion over ten years. “So as...

Farm bill extension more than likely, Sen. Grassley says

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he expects another farm bill extension from Congress. Grassley tells Brownfield there isn’t enough time to get a new five-year farm bill passed before the end of the year. “Just three weeks to go in September after Labor Day,...

Concerns over the state of the ag economy

What is causing lower commodity prices and recent ag equipment layoffs? Cortney Cowley, Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City comments on the current state of the ag economy. The post

Legacy of 4-H recognized at 2024 Iowa State Fair

The executive director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation says 4-H continues to meet the needs of youth across the country. Emily Saveraid tells Brownfield it’s importance to recognize the legacy of 4-H and how the organization empowers young people. “We really say that 4-H...

CDC to invest in rural health, H5N1 prevention

The Centers for Disease Control will invest ten million dollars in two new projects to protect the health of farmworkers. Wisconsin’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Director, Dr. Keith Poulson tells Brownfield some funding will go towards developing an avian influenza vaccine. “About 250 million dollars...

Hard work pays off for fair exhibitors

Hard work paid off for several exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair Wednesday evening.  One of the successful exhibitors was Luke Andis from Burlington, Wisconsin, who had two animals sold in the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Auction. He says, “It’s a lot of work, but...

No federal disaster aid for southern IL dam collapse, flooding

Farmers in southern Illinois are finding out why a strong farm safety net is important this year. “We are at about 14 inches of rain for July.” State Representative Charlie Meier’s family has farmed ground in Washington County for generations. “We’ve had 180 acres...

Pork Shoppe upgrade helps Wisconsin fairgoers, staffers

Hungry fairgoers are finding one of the longtime food stands hosted by an agriculture organization has changed… a lot.    The Wisconsin Pork Association’s Pork Schoppe food stand is a popular stop for fairgoers, but Executive Vice President Kari Retallick tells Brownfield the old...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 8, 2024

Sep. corn closed at $3.79 and 1/4, down 4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.93 and 1/2, down 11 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $319.50, down $4.10Sep. soybean oil closed at 42.17, up 10 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.37 and 1/2, down 3/4...

Wisconsin State Fair does Dairy Lane differently

The Wisconsin State Fair has changed how Dairy Lane educators interact with the fairgoers. Board Member Nicole Barlass tells Brownfield this year, they hired dairy ambassadors instead of recruiting volunteers to handle the many questions from the public. “We’re providing those workers with all...
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