The director of agronomy for the Illinois Soybean Association says it’s time for Midwest farmers to plant cover crops. Abigail Peterson tells Brownfield it’s prime seeding time for several species. “If you have someone that can follow that combine and get in before the end of September, you’re still going to be sitting good with…… Continue Reading
CME cash dairy prices mixed Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.59. Two sales were recorded at $0.59 and $0.5925. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0350 at $2.3050. One sale was recorded at that price. Cheese barrels were up $0.0550 at $2.34. No sales were recorded. Butter was down $0.0150…… Continue Reading
Ohio farmer calls harvest unpredictable amidst historic drought conditions
A southwestern Ohio farmer says harvest activity is in full swing. Eric Tipton says challenges this year are making it unpredictable. “In this particular field that I’m in, you can see anything from some of the some of the best corn we’ve raised to stuff that’s in the 100 and 200 and 30 bushel range,” he…… Continue Reading
Drought continues to expand, rain chances increase next week
A climatologist says yield outlooks are favorable despite an expansion of drought conditions over the last few months. Eric Hunt with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says, “Iowa is generally above average,” he said. “Illinois is expecting extremely good yields this year. We’re still projecting relatively good yields for Indiana even though we’ve at times been…… Continue Reading
Importance of crop insurance understood
One of the few things representatives of both Presidential candidates can agree on is the importance of crop insurance. During a recent Farm Foundation forum, Rod Snyder, former senior advisor for ag for EPA under the Biden-Harris Administration, says crop insurance is a critical tool, and there needs to be bipartisan support to ensure the…… Continue Reading
Walmart Self-Checkout Feature Is Thwarting Shoplifters
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Potential port strike threatens U.S supply chain
The head of the Soy Transportation Coalition says the ag industry is preparing for a blow to its supply chain as the potential for a port strike is becoming a reality. Mike Steenhoek says the International Longshoremen’s Association has threatened to strike if a new contract agreement can’t be reached with the U.S. Maritime Alliance…… Continue Reading
Joshua Ray Walker: Cancer Has Spread to My Lungs
The singer and songwriter has set up a GoFundMe to cover living costs and out-of-pocket health expenses as he fights his way back to good health. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
You’re Dang Right Miranda Lambert Has a Chip on Her Shoulder
Miranda Lambert’s highly anticipated album ‘Postcards From Texas’ drops soon under her new record label, Big Loud Records, in a display of newfound determination and passion. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cranberry crop might top USDA projections
Wisconsin’s cranberry growers might exceed yield projections this fall. USDA and Ocean Spray predict around 4.9 million barrels will be harvested this fall, but Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Association Executive Director Grant Holley tells Brownfield growers are more optimistic. “Now, we’ve been traveling around the state. We’re looking, and this late summer type weather here in…… Continue Reading
