Carrie Underwood’s faith shines brightly, but it’s her iconic gown that’s grabbing attention at Nashville’s newest music museum. What a statement piece! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Illinois hemp growers say federal hemp ban delivers shock to CBD industry
A pair of Illinois hemp growers say the federal government’s move to redefine hemp and outlaw beneficial products like CBD is a shock. Stacy McCaskill, founder of Hempstock Pharms in northeastern Illinois, tells Brownfield that President Trump’s September social media post touting the benefits of CBD was a high point for the industry. “It said…… Continue Reading
Why Chase Matthew Hopes You’ll Listen To His Old Songs Too
Chase Matthew is this week’s guest on the Taste of Country Nights On Demand podcast. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly higher Thursday
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.75. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.5550. Three sales were recorded at that price. Cheese barrels were down $0.0025 at $1.6425. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up $0.0525 at $1.5525.…… Continue Reading
West central Minnesota farmer wraps up harvest, counts blessings after wet season
A west central Minnesota farmer is feeling fortunate as the harvest season ends. Anne Schwagerl farms near Beardsley. “A week ago we wrapped up our harvest and we were in a pocket that did okay. But we didn’t have to go too far to the east of us and south to get some really nasty…… Continue Reading
Government shutdown ends, back to business at USDA
The U.S. government shutdown has ended, and an ag policy analyst says it will take time for business at the USDA to get back to normal. Jim Wiesemeyer tells Brownfield “I think their initial focus is on the food stamp or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and the Women, Infants and Children Program, and that…… Continue Reading
U.S. government reopens
The U.S. government shutdown has ended, and an ag policy analyst says it will take time for business at the USDA to get back to normal. Jim Wiesemeyer tells Brownfield “At least they’re back. I think their initial focus is on the food stamp or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and the Women, Infants and…… Continue Reading
Yields exceed expectations, create challenges for Wisconsin farmer
A Wisconsin farmer says excellent yields have some farmers struggling to find enough grain storage. Andy Bensend farms between Dallas and Prairie Farm and tells Brownfield combines are rolling now. “Moistures are a little bit higher than we’d like to see for this time of the year but we’re basically in the low 20s. Yields…… Continue Reading
Help is on the way
An ag policy expert says he’s closely watching for more details from the Trump administration on ad-hoc assistance. “There’s no doubt in my mind there’s going to be help coming on the way and it’s going to be significant.” Joe Outlaw with Texas A&M University says the exact details remain unclear, but “the reality is…… Continue Reading
Continued investment in Indiana’s One Health Innovation District boosts collaboration within the ag sector
The One Health Innovation District continues to expand in an effort to improve animal health research. Elanco Animal Health’s president and CEO Jeff Simmons tells Brownfield the company has partnered with Purdue University to create a shared-use facility next to its new global headquarters. “Purdue and Elanco have plans to begin a research institute and vet…… Continue Reading
