Some of Wisconsin’s agricultural groups rely on the Wisconsin State Fair to help carry out their missions. Food stands are everywhere at the State Fair, but eating at certain ones will help ag producers. Dave Goss manages the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association food stand, where along with thousands of burgers, they will sell over 15,000 ribeye…… Continue Reading
Extra H5N1 precautions not slowing down State Fair cattle shows
The barns are full at the Wisconsin State Fair, as the extra precautions for showing lactating cattle did not keep exhibitors away. Dr. Tia Kastenson tells Brownfield, “Our animal count is on par with what it has been in past years.” Kastenson leads the veterinarian team at Wisconsin State Fair and says they’re sticking with…… Continue Reading
Sen. Marshall: No rush on farm bill
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall says he’s in no rush to pass a farm bill. “And people that are pushing us to get one done just for the sake of getting it done, I think are not thinking on the long term basis,” he says. “We need to put farm back in the farm bill, protect crop insurance, help…… Continue Reading
Cattle, hog futures lower to end the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were pressured by weakness in the cash markets and fund liquidation. August live cattle closed $.70 lower at $184.10 and October live cattle closed $1.65 lower at $182.07. August feeder closed $3.50 lower at $249.65 and September feeders closed $3.65 lower at $248.15. There was a…… Continue Reading
Zeigler Ag closes some stores, ends a 20-year distribution agreement with CLAAS
Zeigler Ag will be closing four stores in Wisconsin and central Missouri, but farmers with CLAAS (CLOSS) equipment should have the support they need to get through harvest in those areas. In a release, CLAAS says there are dealer networks identified near Deforest and Dodgeville, Wisconsin and Chillicothe and Marshall, Missouri who can take on…… Continue Reading
Farmer dollars supporting more competitive infrastructure
The director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says strategic farmer investments are making the U.S. transportation system more competitive. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield, “Infrastructure can either be an impediment or barrier to farmer success, or it can be a facilitator of farmer success.” “It all depends upon the degree to which we invest and maintain…… Continue Reading
Brooks & Dunn Make Surprise Appearance Onstage With Morgan Wallen
Entrances are a big deal for Morgan Wallen, and he nailed this one. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 2, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $4.03 and 1/4, up 4 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.18, up 9 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $333.70, up $5.70Sep. soybean oil closed at 41.68, down 79 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.39, up 7 centsOct. live cattle closed at $182.07, down $1.65Sep. feeder cattle closed at $248.15, down $3.65Oct.…… Continue Reading
USTR expected to finalize Section 301 tariff updates soon
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is finalizing modifications on tariffs for imported Chinese goods and trade policy specialist says she’s expecting to hear more soon. Virginia Houston with the American Soybean Association says she’s optimistic China won’t retaliate on U.S. ag products. “Of course we’re always concerned when tariffs are in play, just…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn up Friday, still down on the week
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying, still ending the week in the red. Forecasts by Friday had generally turned warmer and drier into mid-month for parts of the region, hitting beans during key development phases. The trade’s still expecting a large crop and solid yield, but any significant stress would likely limit the…… Continue Reading
