The cost of basic needs like groceries and health care are out of reach for millions of Americans, and rural America is no exception. Melanie Hall is a registered dietitian and the chief research and innovation officer at Feeding America, a network of more than 200 food banks and 60,000 faith-based and charitable partners. AUDIO:…… Continue Reading
Beef Leadership Institute prepares producers to share message
The Wisconsin Beef Leadership Institute is a joint effort by the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association and the Wisconsin Beef Council, the state’s beef checkoff. Kaitlyn Riley-Kessler from the Beef Council and producer Dennis Breneman explain how it works and how producers use that education to advocate for their industry. They talked to Brownfield’s Larry Lee at…… Continue Reading
Highland cattle are gaining in popularity with beef producers
The Highland breed of cattle is growing in popularity. Dennis Breneman raises them in Wisconsin, and discusses the breed and how he and others are helping new Highland beef operators get started successfully with Brownfield’s Larry Lee at Wisconsin’s Farm Technology Days. The post Highland cattle are gaining in popularity with beef producers appeared first…… Continue Reading
Southern rust “blowing up” in southern Minnesota corn
An agronomist with Syngenta says conditions have been ideal for crop disease development in southern Minnesota. Tim Dahl tells Brownfield the growing season has gone very well. “But, and I’ll say but, it’s been warm and very humid.” And he says pathogens like southern rust are thriving. “I’ve never seen it in southern Minnesota come…… Continue Reading
Agent: Go over farm insurance regularly
Jason Munson with Rural Mutual Insurance tells Brownfield livestock, machinery, buildings, and other inventories change, so insurance needs to keep up with the changes. He spoke with Brownfield’s Larry Lee during Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. The post Agent: Go over farm insurance regularly appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 15, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.83 and 3/4, up 8 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.22 and 1/4, up 14 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $283.40, down 90 centsSep. soybean oil closed at 53.18, up 119 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.06 and 1/2, up 3 centsOct. live cattle closed at $230.65, up $3.82Sep.…… Continue Reading
Soybeans up, monitoring development weather
Soybeans were solidly higher on short covering and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a solidly higher weekly finish. Forecasts look warmer and drier in some areas, which could cause stress. Beans will need nearly ideal weather to meet the USDA’s projected record average yield guess. Domestic demand is good, but new…… Continue Reading
Long-term potential in corn market
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says the August WASDE report highlighted potential long-term opportunities for corn farmers. Matt Bennett, who also farms in central Illinois, says this year’s 17-million-acre spread between U.S. corn and soybean acreage is likely to shrink in 2026. “And the big reason for that is the corn-to-fertilizer price ratio is the worst…… Continue Reading
Don’t take chances with symptoms of a possible stroke
Kristen Randall from Neenah, Wisconsin based Theda Clark Medical Center urges farmers and others working outdoors in hot summer weather not to assume everything is alright when symptoms say you might be having a stroke. She explains BEFAST and what to watch for, and urges anyone with the signs to call 9-1-1 immediately. BEFAST Stands…… Continue Reading
MO farmer: more corn markets needed soon
The USDA is forecasting a record U.S. corn crop and a farmer from central Missouri says more corn demand is needed. “American producers certainly know how to produce grain. We just need to find a market for it.” Jay Schutte from Audrain County says corn prices are already low and while new trade deals are…… Continue Reading
