The Wisconsin Farm Bureau is concerned that a patchwork of local regulations could severely impact the state’s agriculture industry. Farm Bureau’s Director of Local Government Nate Zimdars tells Brownfield a proposed ordinance Portage County board members are fast-tracking would be more restrictive than existing state law. “Extra restrictions that would regulate things such as air quality, emissions,…… Continue Reading
Beef on dairy: Different genetics require different management
A specialist from Purina says beef-on-dairy calves require different nutrition management. Laurence Williams says they should not be fed like the new dairy calves. “These cattle are different genetically so they need a different plane of nutrition, a different type of nutrition because their whole make up is different.” He tells Brownfield the calves are worth…… Continue Reading
U.S. ethanol production rises as seasonal maintenance winds down
U.S. ethanol production moved slightly higher over the past week as more facilities ended seasonal maintenance. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production 1.074 million barrels per day, the highest average in more than a month, up 3,000 on the week and 32,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development…… Continue Reading
U.S. considering another $20B in aid to Argentina, raising concerns for farmers
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced this week that the Trump administration is working to provide another $20 billion in aid to Argentina. Ag economist Greg McBride with Allendale says this move would increase Argentina’s aid to $40 billion. “Whether or not that comes directly from the United States or from the private sector, but…… Continue Reading
Pioneer leader highlights top-performing areas in 2025 corn harvest
Areas that benefited the most from good weather during the growing season are being revealed during harvest. Pioneer U.S. marketing leader for corn Brandon Walter says if there’s a “garden spot” in the Midwest this year, southern Minnesota could be it. “I’ve heard great comments of how conditions have been there. Portions of eastern Nebraska…… Continue Reading
Ohio House Bill 170 could improve carbon capture and sequestration across the state
The director of public policy for Ohio Corn and Wheat says a recently passed state house bill could establish a clearer regulatory framework for carbon capture and sequestration across the state. Luke Crumley says House Bill 170 could help increase demand for Ohio-grown corn. “When we see markets like California that want even lower carbon footprint…… Continue Reading
Consultant says tight soybean stocks providing support
A commodities consultant says that already tight U.S. soybean stocks could become even tighter. Karl Setzer, partner with Consus Ag Consulting, tells Brownfield, “There are now thoughts that this soybean crop isn’t gonna make it to that 4.35 billion.” He says, “A lot of analysts are saying it’s gonna be closer to 4.2. If you…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices steady to higher Thursday
Cash dairy prices were steady to higher Thursday except for butter at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.64. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.06 at $1.7675. Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.71 to $1.7675. Cheese barrels were up $0.03 at $1.77. No sales were recorded. …… Continue Reading
Feenstra says farm bill uncertainty growing for producers
U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra says farm bill delays have been frustrating. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield the 2018 Farm Bill has been extended twice and now the partial shutdown of the federal government is preventing lawmakers from working on a new five-year farm bill. “We were planning to take it through the ag committee in…… Continue Reading
Foreign phytophthora strain found at Wisconsin plant nursery
Wisconsin officials say a foreign plant disease has been found at a Washington County nursery. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says Cypress Mortality is a disease caused by the pathogen Phytophthora austrocedri, and affects common nursery plants like Juniper, Arborvitae, and False Cypress. The Washington County infection caused severe damage to a…… Continue Reading
