The Wisconsin Pork Association has launched a program to help consumers connect with local producers. Keri Retallick tells Brownfield the Wisconsin Raised program works with farmers and in-state meat processors to sell more locally-grown pork products. She says the COVID pandemic amplified local demand, and WPA wants to grow that even more. “So now we’re…… Continue Reading
Country Women Whose Husbands Died Too Soon
The silver lining is in how most of these country women have bounced back. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Prepare for DOL check-ins on seasonal workers
An ag labor attorney is encouraging farmers to be prepared for government audits and inspections to raise workforce issues. Kim Clark with Varnum Law tells Brownfield, “Department of Labor is out in force doing their investigations.” “Immediate plans—have a meeting with your managers, review your practices, make sure your employment practices are in place, and…… Continue Reading
Clock ticking on Farm Bill 2.0
Members of the House Agriculture Committee say the clock is ticking on a skinny farm bill. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says the reconciliation package secured an update to the commodities title, but it also created some issues. “The Republicans broke apart the Farm Bill Coalition with the One Big Bill.” She says, “So how do we,…… Continue Reading
Alpacas give Wisconsin farmer a unique business model
A former educator and dairy farmer has found his niche in fiber and ag tourism. Kevin Stoer started raising alpacas about thirty years ago on a former dairy farm near Two Rivers, Wisconsin. He says the alpaca fleece is cut once a year, usually in May, and that fiber is very useful for creating warm…… Continue Reading
Transition planning can be complicated
An agricultural law expert says farm transition planning can be difficult and complicated. Will McKinley with the Menn Law Firm tells Brownfield farm transition can be especially challenging for dairy farms, and he says farm families need good legal counsel, tax counsel, and financial counsel to avoid costly mistakes. McKinley says depending on how the…… Continue Reading
How Luke Combs Is Letting Fans Curate His New Album
The country singer said he wanted to crowdsource his next record, and that’s exactly what he’s doing. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
The Kelly Clarkson Show Isn’t Going Anywhere; TV Return Revealed
Good news for fans of ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show.’ Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Connecting consumers to the pork industry
The 2025 interns for the Ohio Pork Council interns say the state fair was an opportunity for producers to connect directly with consumers. Anna Meyer says the organization’s educational experiences showcase the importance of the industry. “It really goes from start to finish,” she says. “The sow display really shows what our farmers do on a…… Continue Reading
Fertilizer prices continue to rise
The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says fertilizer prices continue to climb. KJ Johnson says global factors are weighing on all varieties of fertilizer. “There’s Russia, you’re talking China, you’re talking Morocco, talking about import duties, stuff like that.” He says, “I mean, there’s an import duty on phosphates. China also produces…… Continue Reading
