Favorable early-August weather & temps for most; spotty rain, storms across the Heartland

Across the Corn Belt, smoky conditions from Canadian wildfires linger, mainly across the Great Lakes region.  Slightly below-normal temperatures are mostly beneficial for Midwestern corn and soybeans, while isolated showers have developed primarily across the western Corn Belt.  On the Plains, scattered showers and thunderstorms stretch from Montana to Texas.  However, producers are finding plenty…Continue Reading

State Fair livestock shows requires careful coordination

Many show animals are found at the Wisconsin State Fair during its eleven-day run, and a team works to keep every show flowing smoothly. Aerica Bjurstrom is co-superintendent of the livestock shows at the coliseum.  She tells Brownfield there are many experienced people that help keep cattle, horses, pigs, and other animals moving in and…Continue Reading

Wisconsin’s Farm Technology Days begins

Wisconsin’s Farm Technology Days begins today, giving farmers a chance to see equipment and practices that might help their operations.  Janet Keller is the new General Manager for Farm Technology Days.  She tells Brownfield, “We’ll have a lot of the tried and true things that people would expect when they come to the premier outside…Continue Reading

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