Analyst says grain market recovery possible

A market analyst says he’s expecting the grain markets to recover from the recent downturn in prices. Richard Brock with Brock Associates tells Brownfield there was a lot weighing on the markets last week. It was the heaviest week for U.S. corn harvest, soybean harvest is wrapping up and South America got rain, alleviating drought…… Continue Reading

Teach Ag leader dives into ag educator needs

An agricultural education associate professor says ag teacher retention is just as important as recruitment. Aaron McKim with Michigan State University has been studying what changes could reduce teacher shortages. “Maybe it’s the system of agricultural education, or the system of a school system, or the community, or something else that might be pushing the…… Continue Reading

Electric line safety: avoid, stay put, or do the shuffle?

Consumers Energy is reminding farm operators to take notice of electrical lines this harvest season. Public Safety Advisor Chelsea Dodge tells Brownfield if equipment does become entangled, stay put until help arrives. “In worst-case situations, we want people to be safe, so if they have to jump off the equipment, we want them to jump…… Continue Reading

AVMA says veterinarian supply looks stable, shortages localized

Strong demand for veterinarians continues to attract new graduates toward companion animal practice. John Volk with Brakke Consulting tells Brownfield companion animals make up about three-fourths of veterinarian services and filling demands in rural areas can be challenging. “Because the market has been so strong, they’ve gravitated to higher paying jobs in more urban/suburban areas…… Continue Reading

CME cash dairy prices mixed Monday

CME cash dairy prices mixed Monday

Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6025.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0050 at $1.92.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.9150 to $1.92.  Cheese barrels were down $0.03 at $1.98.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.9475 to $1.98.  Butter was up…… Continue Reading

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