A southwest Iowa livestock producer says it’s a great time to be in the cattle business. Lee Brooke has a cow-calf operation and a cattle feedlot near Clarinda. “Prices are good,” he said. “They are better than they’ve been for a long time. I actually shipped out a load of fat cattle (Tuesday) from last…… Continue Reading
U.S. and China trade talks have limited grain market response
An extension ag economist says recent trade talks between the U.S. and China haven’t had much of an impact on the grain markets. Ben Brown with the University of Missouri Extension says while there’s been some strength in the soybean market this week, “I could make a case here that some of the strength we’ve…… Continue Reading
Corn tar spot concerns moving through June
Corn growers in southeast Minnesota are beginning to scout for tar spot. Ryan Buck farms in Goodhue County and says the plant disease was prevalent last year. “And that started to show up late June, so it was a lot earlier than we’ve normally seen it and it ended up being quite a problem up…… Continue Reading
Tips for purchasing used ag equipment
An ag equipment sales specialist says farmers should look to strategize their purchases. Tim Meyer with Sullivan Auctioneers, based in Hamilton, Illinois, says he suggests buying specific equipment needs the months leading into the appropriate season. “If you buy a combine in August or even late July, and then sell your combine after fall in…… Continue Reading
Nonprofits suing USDA for illegal grant terminations
Another suit has been filed against the USDA for terminating grants without following proper procedures. FarmSTAND Staff Attorney Holly Bainbridge tells Brownfield her plaintiffs argue the agency terminating previously awarded projects violates due process, the Administrative Procedure Act, and a separation of powers. “I think if we’re successful in the lawsuit, it will give a…… Continue Reading
Fathers, Farmers, and the Power of Example
Commentary. Earlier this winter while attending a farm show sponsored by a local radio station that carries Brownfield programming, a listener shared with me a poem “Sermons We See” by Edgar A. Guest. The message was first published in 1919 in “The Boy Agriculturalist” Volumes 12-13, Illinois State Training School for Boys. As is often…… Continue Reading
Kellan Heavican
Kellan grew up on a row crop and cow/calf operation in Eastern Nebraska. He was active as a 4-H and FFA member where he showed cattle at the local, state and national levels. He is a 2018 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he received his Journalism degree. He has held different radio positions…… Continue Reading
Many FFA hands make 100,000 meals
Wisconsin FFA members teamed up to prepare meals for those in need. It was part of FFA’s Day of Service, held Monday before the state convention officially began. Students worked in shifts to pack thousands of meal bags for school and community backpack programs, and for hungry people around the world. Scott Norem is with…… Continue Reading
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National FFA Organization investing in teacher development
The director of educational programs, Ambra Tennery, says the National FFA Organization is focused on expanding opportunities for ag teachers. She tells Brownfield ag educators play a significant role in shaping future careers for students. “Agriculture teachers are invaluable to students at the local level,” she says. “It usually always comes back to that ag…… Continue Reading
