New legislation has been introduced in Wisconsin that would require school districts to serve real butter in school meal programs. State Senator Howard Marklein is the Senate author of the bill. He says, “Representative Todd Novak and I have drafted a bill, and it’s being circulated right now, which basically says that you can’t serve…… Continue Reading
Farmers for Free Trade calling for Congressional tariff authority
The Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director says he’s hopeful the U.S. Supreme Court this week can help get tariff authority back into the hands of Congress. Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield, “I think that the President has overstepped on his authority with tariffs and that’s causing a lot of disruption.” The organization has compiled a report following its multistate Midwest listening…… Continue Reading
Nationwide Insurance donates life-saving grain rescue tubes to 62 fire departments across the U.S
A senior official with Nationwide Insurance says 62 fire departments across the country have received life-saving equipment critical to farmers. Laramie Sandquist, senior assistant vice president with Nationwide Agribusiness, says the company and its partners have provided the departments with grain rescue tubes. “As folks get entrapped, unfortunately, in these bins, you set the tube around…… Continue Reading
Morgan Wallen’s 2026 Tour Will Feature Insane New Stage Setup
Get ready for an unforgettable concert experience as Morgan Wallen reimagines the fan connection for his upcoming tour. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly lower Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower again Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.72. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0175 at $1.6475. Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.60 to $1.65. Cheese barrels were down $0.05 at $1.70. No sales were recorded. …… Continue Reading
U.S. soybean market awaits confirmation of China’s 12-million-ton purchase pledge
China has committed to purchasing 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of January, and market analysts continue to watch for confirmation China is buying. Kristi Van Ahn with Van Ahn and Company says basis in the Northern Plains has started to improve, but that was happening before any trade framework was…… Continue Reading
Missouri groups ramp up hunger relief efforts through Drive to Feed Kids grants
The director of Missouri Farmers Care says there has been an increased interest in feeding local communities in Missouri this fall. Ashley McCarty says the MFC Foundation is awarding more grants than usual for the Drive to Feed Kids, which invests in local hunger relief. “While the Drive to Feed kids makes a difference, it’s…… Continue Reading
Nebraska Farm Bureau sees both challenges and promise in ag policies
The head of Nebraska Farm Bureau says the Trump Administration has been giving mixed signals, but he’s confident its committed to supporting U.S. agriculture. Mark McHargue says the plan to import beef from Argentina is disappointing. “I think the kick in the gut is more that the administration actively wanting to try to lower…… Continue Reading
New trade frameworks offering little support for corn market
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says recently announced trade frameworks haven’t done much for the corn market. Matt Bennett tells Brownfield, “It’s probably a longer-term play when you look at corn.” He says, “Corn has just kind of chopped around here. We’ve gone up a little bit, a very reluctant follower of soybeans. So, you would…… Continue Reading
Three new cases of HPAI found in LaGrange County, Indiana
Three new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been found on a commercial egg laying facility, a commercial breeder egg layer facility, and a commercial meat duck operation. In total approximately 45,000 birds have been depopulated. A 6.2-mile control area and…… Continue Reading
