COMO BofE looks at transfer policy

COMO BofE looks at transfer policy

On the docket tonight for the Columbia Board of Education is a resolution to change the school district’s student transfer policy. The school district will evaluate student transfer requests from […]… Continue Reading

Farmland market stable but “jolts” are possible

An ag real estate specialist suggests stability in the farmland market could be shaken by several factors.  Diane Zelhart with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield values have been stable in 2025 despite low commodity prices and high interest rates. “I think right now land values are positioned to strike at any time, but things are relatively…… Continue Reading

Wisconsin State Fair ends early

Heavy weekend rain forced Wisconsin State Fair officials to shut down early. Rainfall exceeded ten inches in several areas of southeastern Wisconsin Saturday, causing flooding in the greater Milwaukee area including State Fair Park, making it challenging for people and animals. Fair officials closed the fair early Saturday and decided not to reopen for the…… Continue Reading

Cover crop research project continues in Wisconsin

Researchers are studying several cover crop varieties and how farmers are using them. Dan Marzu with the University of Wisconsin Extension tells Brownfield the study is in collaboration with the Michael Fields Institute, The Nature Conservancy, and the USDA Dairy Forage Research Center. “We send out an extensive survey to these participating farmers. They fill…… Continue Reading

Sticker shock at the parts counter

Some farmers preparing for the 2025 harvest say they’re seeing prices rise at the parts counter. “We were able to get what we needed, and haven’t had to wait on too much, but prices on them are still increasing, for sure.” Marty Marr, who farms in central Illinois, says it’s important to have his equipment…… Continue Reading

Lawmakers express urgency to pass skinny farm bill this year

Some lawmakers say they’re cautiously optimistic that a scaled-back version of a farm bill could still move forward this year. Speaking to reporters in Nebraska Saturday, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said there are some priorities left unfinished. “My commitment and speaking on behalf of our administration, while we got a lot of priorities of the…… Continue Reading

Rollins hints at major New World Screwworm announcement

The USDA is expected to make a major announcement related to New World Screwworm.  During a visit to the Iowa State Fair Saturday, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said the agency continues to take steps to keep NWS out of the U.S. “This coming Friday I will be back in Texas to make another, probably the…… Continue Reading

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