A farm stress educator says the value of farm bill funding for mental health resources cannot be understated. Dr. Remington Rice leads Michigan State University Extension’s Managing Farm Stress Program. “We are worried that if there was a lapse in the funding, we would have to tell those farmers that we can no longer afford…… Continue Reading
Soybeans were higher on speculative and technical buying, while still closing mixed for the week. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange lowered its guess for Argentina following harvest delays and there is more rain in the forecast for southern Brazil. That includes the key crop state of Rio Grande do Sul, which has been hit hard…… Continue Reading
The CEO of National FFA has been appointed to the National Work Readiness Council with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Scott Stump tells Brownfield the goal is to address skill gaps identified in young people entering the workforce. “FFA has a premier platform for developing those work ready skills in students and, you know, we…… Continue Reading
A university researcher says the rate of Wisconsin dairy farm losses has been constant. Ag Economist Jeremy Foltz tells Brownfield Wisconsin has about half as many dairy farms as it did twenty years ago. “It’s particularly older farmers and smaller farms and farms that are less productive, that is, have cows that produce less milk…… Continue Reading
A central Missouri farmer says the consistent rains have delayed cutting triticale and the crop has declined in quality. But Nathan Alpers says there will be more tonnage compared to last year. “It’s a lot taller than last year, because last year we got it cut at the optimal time. This year, due to Mother…… Continue Reading
An increase in reference prices is included in the new farm bill the House Agriculture Committee will mark up on Thursday and a U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says it’s a much-needed change. Dusty Johnson says this is the biggest reinvestment into the commodities title since 2002. “The reference price increase will vary by commodity.…… Continue Reading
Ancient grains are nutrient-rich foods that are high in fiber and protein and loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. So what is an ancient grain? Think Quinoa, buckwheat, or sorghum. Nate Blum is with Sorghum United. AUDIO: Healthy Living on ancient grains … … Continue Reading
A small grains breeder at the University of Illinois says the state’s wheat crop is well ahead of schedule. Dr. Jessica Rutkoski, assistant professor, tells Brownfield… “It was really warm in February and March and that got the wheat to come out of winter dormancy much earlier than normal.” She says, “The crop is about…… Continue Reading
A western Illinois farmer says he’s satisfied with planting progress to this point. Brady Holst, who farms in Hancock County, tells Brownfield a mid-April window was productive. “We’re all done with corn and about 75% done with beans, but for our area it’s probably pretty close.” He says, “I would say 80% of the corn…… Continue Reading
Direct cash cattle trade activity is picking up. Bids have surfaced at $182 to $185 live in the South. In Nebraska bids are at $298 dressed and $187 live. Asking prices are around $187-plus live in the South and $300 dressed in the North. A handful of deals have been reported this week, but not…… Continue Reading
