A new study finds one in five farmers are turning to alcohol to cope with stress. Dr. Christina Proctor at the University of Georgia tells Brownfield in-depth interviews and online surveys identified how ingrained chronic stress is for farmers. “There are definitely different stressors associated with different commodities, but I think the response to stress…… Continue Reading
Dairy cooperative offers permitting assistance through new tool
Dairy farmers that need assistance with new or renewed CAFO permits have a new tool available. Tim Trotter with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative tells Brownfield their Maestro program will assist farmers through the many steps and processes of obtaining and maintaining a permit, and help farmers capture their on-farm data. “For the last few years,…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer optimistic about his 2024 crop
A western Iowa farmer says the 2024 growing season has been better than expected. Kelly Garrett raises corn, soybeans, and winter wheat in Crawford County. “The corn planted before April 25th looks perfect,” he said. “There are a few weak spots. In those side hills, the wet spots can show up and they have. But…… Continue Reading
‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ Couple Hits Major Milestone
From reality TV to real-life bliss: Farmer Mitchell Kolinsky & Sydney Erreras share joys of their latest milestone after ‘Farmer Wants A Wife.’ Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Broker discusses old-crop marketing options
A commodity broker says some farmers are waiting for demand to pick up before they market their grain. Tommy Grisafi with Advanced Trading says he expects some more grower decisions to be made soon. “We can’t force the farmer to sell,” he said. “There’s a lot of farmers holding grain and we’re getting to crunch…… Continue Reading
More cheese going towards snacks
Cheese production is growing, and a dairy economist says processors are betting on snacks and convenience foods. Geiger says the snacking cheese category is growing rapidly, and it’s not all chunks, slices, and charcuterie boards. “This is going to be like pairing chunks of cheese with cranberries or almonds, or pecans. Sargento is a great…… Continue Reading
Farmers continue to tackle higher fertilizer prices
A market specialist says the fertilizer market has been confusing for growers. “In the face of declining commodity prices, fertilizer prices are holding strong,” said Galynn Beer with AgroLiquid. Beer says there’s some potential for phosphorus prices to move lower. “And if it doesn’t, I think the response from the grower is going to be…… Continue Reading
Iowa Corn Growers president encouraged by June GM corn dispute hearing in Mexico
The president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association is encouraged by the latest developments in the GM corn dispute with Mexico. Jolene Riessen says as part of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement dispute settlement process, a public hearing was held in Mexico late last month. “Just know the hearing that we were at, the United…… Continue Reading
Heat dominates the Plains, expands into parts of the western Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, hot weather is expanding into the far upper Midwest, where Friday’s high temperatures will generally range from 90 to 100°F. In areas that have experienced a cool, wet growing season to date, a short-lived hot spell may benefit corn and soybeans. Across the remainder of the Midwest, sunny, mild weather favors…… Continue Reading
WATCH: Jason Aldean Fan Pummeled By Police Mid-Concert In Georgia
Video shows three men responding to the stage-crasher, and they weren’t politely escorting him away. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
