Scotty McCreery didn’t just sample “Hold My Hand” by Hootie & the Blowfish for his new song “Bottle Rockets” — he called on Darius for help! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Veterinary researcher concerned about APHIS cuts
A research veterinarian is concerned about the loss of federal animal health experts due to downsizing. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield federal efforts to decrease spending have noticeable side effects. “USDA lost upwards of 23-25 percent of their total workforce, and when you think about that in a federal…… Continue Reading
Reba McEntire Says Rex Linn Is a ‘Stickler’ About This One Thing
Reba McEntire works hard, but when it comes to acting, her boyfriend, Rex Linn, might work just a teeny bit harder. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
A shifting cattle herd
A cow-calf producer in central Missouri says he’s expecting a shift in cattle herds across the state later this year. David Dick from Pettis County says herds will likely get younger heading into fall and winter. “The market is right and you’ll be able to market some of these older cows. In turn, I think…… Continue Reading
Managing 170+ bushel wheat that pays
A national wheat contest winner says every management decision needs to have a return on investment. Jeff Krohn tells Brownfield yielding more than 170 bushels per acre of soft white winter wheat starts with ideal fall conditions. “We treat our wheat very, very well,” he shares. “We start early in the fall with putting some…… Continue Reading
MO legislature approves Farm Bureau health plan bill
Missouri Farm Bureau is another step closer to offering a health plan to its members. On Thursday, state lawmakers approved Senate Bill 79, a bill sponsored by State Senator Kurtis Gregory, that allows the non-profit membership organization to offer a health plan. “It’s really been three years in the making,” says Garrett Hawkins, president, Missouri…… Continue Reading
Input costs continue to push crop farmers below breakeven
An ag economist says rising input costs are expected to pressure profitability for row crop producers. Purdue University’s Michael Langemeier tells Brownfield farmers did see some relief when it comes to the cost of fuel and fertilizer in 2024. But, “Even though prices have stopped increasing as much, they’re still high compared to what they were prior…… Continue Reading
Minnesota leaders set budget targets, including agriculture
Minnesota legislative leaders and Governor Walz have agreed on state budget targets, including for agriculture. Minnesota Farm Bureau director of public policy Loren Dauer says Republican and Democrat caucus leadership met with Walz this Thursday morning. “And we were very fortunate to see a $9 million budget target above base for this biennium, along with…… Continue Reading
Pennycress advancements bringing new potential
A professor of plant breeding with Western Illinois University says advancements in pennycress genetic research are leading it closer to becoming a commercial crop option for farmers. Dr. Win Phippen tells Brownfield, “Ever since 2009, we’ve had an active breeding program to start focusing on what agronomic traits were needed in pennycress to essentially domesticate…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures sharply lower on technical selling
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on technical selling, watching direct business develop. June live cattle closed $2.77 lower at $211.17 and August live cattle closed $3.52 lower at $205.85. August feeder cattle closed $6.15 lower at $295.82 and September feeder cattle closed $6.35 lower at $294.62. There was…… Continue Reading
