An extension ag economist says commodity prices aren’t expected to get much better before harvest and farmers should have an exit strategy for their old crop. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says some farmers will try to store grain and wait for higher prices next spring. “I talked to about 50 or 60 farmers…… Continue Reading
Interview: Phil Vassar on the Heart Attack That Killed Him TWICE!
“I dropped dead,” he tells Taste of Country. “I was dead for 30 minutes a couple times. No heartbeat. No heartbeat at all.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Steady year-over-year growth for MO FFA
The National FFA Organization has reached one-million members and some of that growth is coming from Missouri. Jackson Rhine, a vice president from southwest Missouri, tells Brownfield the growth is steady year-over-year. “We’re up over 27,000 members and have 5 to 6 new chapters being chartered this year. Missouri is up there with the big…… Continue Reading
Michigan climate-smart farm label in development
A climate-smart USDA pilot project is creating a label Michigan farmers can use to direct market their products. Taste the Local Difference Marketing Director Christina Marbury is helping to develop it. “One of the big pieces that we think is really valuable in this type of label is that not only would it tell people…… Continue Reading
Soybean aphid pressure intensifying
Soybean aphid infestations are surging throughout the Upper Midwest. Syngenta agronomic services rep Jesse Grote says populations are growing fast. “Especially up in northern Iowa. So it’s prime time to be scouting for aphids, and that needs to be done on a seven to ten-day interval here at least through the month of August.” He…… Continue Reading
Michigan Cattlemen’s Foundation established
The Michigan Cattlemen’s Association has formed a foundation to support young producers in the state. Immediate Past President Dave Girton tells Brownfield, “The ultimate mission of the foundation is to promote and develop leadership in the beef industry in Michigan and create and enhance educational opportunities for the young people and animal agriculture in the…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll Joins Morgan Wallen Onstage in Las Vegas
Jelly Roll also brought out his own special guest. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Preparing for not-so-great corn and soy returns
A farmer’s balance sheet is expected to get tighter heading into 2025 as input prices are on the rise and commodity prices continue to decline. Hunter Biram at the University of Arkansas tells Brownfield returns aren’t great for corn and soybeans. “I’m talking in terms of $4 corn or maybe $4.50 next year and with…… Continue Reading
White mold pressure persistent in Michigan
White mold concerns are widespread among Michigan farmers. Shiawassee County’s Mark Senk tells Brownfield last year’s outbreak left a lasting impact. “We’ve had ample rain all season, at times we’re thinking we’ve had too much rain,” he says. I know last year in our area there was a severe outbreak of white mold and it…… Continue Reading
Local governments slow to seek Wisconsin road improvement dollars
A State Senator is disappointed in the small number of applications for Wisconsin’s Agricultural Road Improvement Program funding. Howard Marklein tells Brownfield with the large number of town and county roads that need improvements to handle today’s heavy agricultural and forestry traffic, he’s surprised by the small number of grant applications. “We need a lot…… Continue Reading
