A friendly competition between the world’s best cheesemakers helps move more dairy products in the marketplace, but what makes a cheese the champion? Tim Czmowski was the Assistant Chief Judge at the recent World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, Wisconsin. He tells Brownfield the first thing every judge looks at is the package and appearance,…… Continue Reading
Pork producers have set their policy plans for 2024. For the National Pork Board (NPB) growing pork demand is the top priority. Al Wulfkuehle, NPB vice president and Iowa producer tells Brownfield… “It’s all about doing the priorities of what our producers want.” He says, “It was like demand, demand, demand. The younger generation consumes…… Continue Reading
2024 started with a month-to-month decline for U.S. ethanol exports. The Renewable Fuels Association says January ethanol exports were 150 million gallons, 4% less than December, with Canada taking the top spot for the 34th month in a row, followed by India, which took in a three-year high. Exports to those two nations were mostly…… Continue Reading
Foreign animal disease (FAD) preparedness remains a top priority for the nation’s pork industry. Trish Cook is a pork producer in eastern Iowa… “Being diligent every day.” She says, “You can’t take a day off from having good bio-security because you’re only as strong as your weakest moment. So, it’s just very important to be…… Continue Reading
The two sang Wilson’s song “Country’s Cool Again” on the ‘Kelly Clarkson Show.’ Continue reading…… Continue Reading
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U.S. export sales were mixed during the week ending February 29th. Global trade in most major commodities continues to be impacted by the strength of the dollar relative to the currencies of other major exporters, big crops out of South America and Russia, and trader barriers. Soybean oil did hit a marketing year high, with…… Continue Reading
Minnesota lawmakers are considering responses to water quality concerns in the southeastern part of the state. Following EPA’s formal request that state agencies address nitrate contamination in eight counties, members of the House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee proposed a $5 per acre property tax credit for land certified in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality…… Continue Reading
The first quarter of 2024 has seen a slight rebound for the pork industry. Steve Meyer, chief livestock economist for Ever.Ag, says the price picture for hogs has improved recently… “It’s better, but I won’t say it’s great by any stretch.” He says, “Primarily with the reduction in cost of production, corn prices, bean meal…… Continue Reading
On March 7, 1986, Travis made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, performing “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
