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.
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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...
Pleasant Summer weather across the Corn Belt; welcome rains for parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, cool, dry weather favors summer crops that are in the reproductive to filling stage of development. On August 4, nearly one-half (46%) of the U.S. corn had reached the dough stage, while 59% of the soybeans were setting pods. Later...
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...
Wisconsin State Fair shows moms about dairy
Urban moms learned more about nutrition and dairy farming at the Wisconsin State Fair. Dairy Lane board member Nicole Barless tells Brownfield a new initiative this year was to target “momfluencers” showing mothers in the Milwaukee area that have a social media presence more...
Ag a focus of MO trade trip to Panama
Missouri Governor Mike Parson is headed to Panama this weekend and agriculture is a focus of the trade trip. Parson tells Brownfield he will be meeting with the nation’s ag department to discuss transportation and trade. “We need to figure out how to expand...
Soybeans, corn, wheat see a down day
Soybeans were lower on speculative and technical selling, with September closing below $10. Soybeans continue to monitor development conditions, with mild temperatures and scattered rainfall in much of the region. At this point, the trade is dialing a large crop, with any weather issues...
