Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the reorganization of the USDA will help provide necessary resources for America’s farmers and ranchers. “This was always President Trump’s big vision of getting rid of the bureaucracy and working to put resources really where they are needed the most,” she says. “To the people that were serving where needed,…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer concerned about excessive moisture
A central Iowa farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about his corn and soybean crops. Grant Kimberley says his crops currently look great, but he’s concerned about the wetter than normal conditions that have occurred this summer. “Typically, on years that we have above average rainfall it’s not usually our best yielding years, at least through…… Continue Reading
Favorable early-August weather & temps for most; spotty rain, storms across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, smoky conditions from Canadian wildfires linger, mainly across the Great Lakes region. Slightly below-normal temperatures are mostly beneficial for Midwestern corn and soybeans, while isolated showers have developed primarily across the western Corn Belt. On the Plains, scattered showers and thunderstorms stretch from Montana to Texas. However, producers are finding plenty…… Continue Reading
Near-seasonal warmth, heat for many; rainfall adequate for most across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions on the northern High Plains and adjacent Rockies. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal rainfall in the Northeast and much of the West should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather across the remainder of the country, including the…… Continue Reading
A new non-profit can help farmers considering solar & wind generation
Some farmers might consider putting solar or wind generation on their land but making a deal with the utility or the contractor can become a bad decision if not done properly. Jeff Risley with the new non-profit Renewable Energy Farmers of America has some advice and resources farmers can use on today’s Managing for Profit.…… Continue Reading
State Fair livestock shows requires careful coordination
Many show animals are found at the Wisconsin State Fair during its eleven-day run, and a team works to keep every show flowing smoothly. Aerica Bjurstrom is co-superintendent of the livestock shows at the coliseum. She tells Brownfield there are many experienced people that help keep cattle, horses, pigs, and other animals moving in and…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin’s Farm Technology Days begins
Wisconsin’s Farm Technology Days begins today, giving farmers a chance to see equipment and practices that might help their operations. Janet Keller is the new General Manager for Farm Technology Days. She tells Brownfield, “We’ll have a lot of the tried and true things that people would expect when they come to the premier outside…… Continue Reading
Learning about lactose free milk
Lactose is a natural sugar that is found in milk. In some instances, lactose-free milk is produced by adding an enzyme called lactase to the milk, which breaks the lactose into smaller, more digestible sugars. But, Brody Staple, a dairy producer from Wisconsin, says there are other ways to achieve milk that is lactose-free. AUDIO:…… Continue Reading
Rain delays winter wheat wrap up in South Dakota
Wheat harvest has resumed in South Dakota following the recent rains and a farmer in the south-central part of the state says the crop is yielding as expected. Bryan Jorgensen tells Brownfield winter wheat is around 50 bushels/acre, a reduction from the previous year’s harvest. “Going into last fall when we seeded the winter wheat,…… Continue Reading
Northwest Iowa farmer poised for bumper harvest
A northwest Iowa farmer is poised to harvest a bumper crop this fall. Jolene Riessen grows corn and soybeans near Ida Grove. “Pretty amazing, I’ve been farming about 40 years and this is probably going to be one of the better crops I’ve ever produced.” She tells Brownfield planting was timely and there’s been plenty…… Continue Reading
