Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Larry Lee will cover the 77th Alice in Dairyland Selection May 4, 2024 in Sturgeon Bay, WI. … … Continue Reading
Wheat complex mostly higher as tensions escalate in the Black Sea region
Soybeans ended the day lower, giving back last week’s gains as contracts continue to face pressure from harvest progress in Brazil. There was additional pressure from lower soybean meal and soybean oil. Soybean inspections were 25.2 million bushels with primary destinations to China (20.3 mbu) and Mexico (1.9 mbu). For South America, parts of Brazil…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin Bankers Association Agricultural Banking Conference
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Larry Lee will be in Wisconsin Dells April 11-12, 2024 for the Wisconsin Bankers Association Agricultural Banking Conference. Wisconsin Dells, WI(Kalahari) … … Continue Reading
NAFB Washington Watch
Brownfield anchor/reporters Larry Lee and Carah Hart will be in Washington, D.C. April 29-May 2, 2024 for the annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting Washington Watch. … … Continue Reading
No work on FY25 budget until FY24 has passed Congress
Leaders on the Senate Ag Appropriations Subcommittee say work can begin soon on next year’s spending bills if Congress can meet their upcoming deadline to pass the current fiscal year spending package. Chairwoman Tammy Baldwin from Wisconsin says lawmakers will start hearings in the next few months to learn more from USDA about “what they…… Continue Reading
‘American Idol’ Hopeful Sings Jelly Roll After 65-Lb Weight Loss
A young construction worked named Dave Fio wowed the judges with his inspirational story of personal growth and transformation. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Toby Keith’s Death Just Became More Tragic
He died one day too soon. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 18, 2024
May corn closed at $4.36, down 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $11.87 and 3/4 and 1/4, down 10 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $331.90, down $2.80May soybean oil closed at 48.70, down 72 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.42 and 3/4, up 14 and 1/4 centsApr. live cattle closed at $188.57, up $1.32Apr. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
Mild winter leads to certain insect concerns this spring
The lack of a deep freeze this winter has an agronomist concerned about overwintering pests. Matt Montgomery with Pioneer tells Brownfield… “If we’re talking about something like alfalfa weevil, that overwinters here, then yep.” He says, “Very interestingly, at the end of February, people were beginning to send me pictures of alfalfa weevil chewing on…… Continue Reading
Ag Labor Working Group report highlights urgent issues with H-2A
A U.S. House Ag Committee member says there needs to be a sense of urgency to pass short-term solutions addressing H-2A guest worker costs. Rick Crawford of Arkansas serves as a co-chair on the committee’s Agricultural Labor Working Group. “If you’re a farmer or an ag producer in any capacity that relies on the H2A…… Continue Reading
