Eastern Equine Encephalitis reported in central Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s first 2025 case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been reported.  The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says a five-month old colt contracted the disease in Marathon County.  Both Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus are carried by mosquitoes and cannot pass directly between horses and humans.  The ag department says EEE…… Continue Reading

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week runs October 19-25

This episode of Outdoor Adventures is a content partnership with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Jeff Wenzel and Teresa Wortmann from MODHSS talk with Brownfield’s Brent Barnett about the impacts of lead exposure and some precautions that can be taken during outdoor activities. The post National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week runs October…… Continue Reading

Moran: lawmakers exploring ways to expand farmer assistance programs

A U.S. Senator from Kansas says some members of the Senate Appropriations Committee met on Wednesday to discuss how to fund farmer relief. Jerry Moran tells Brownfield “when it’s determined by the administration the total amount of funds necesseary, how do we collect those funds and make them available in a legal, statuatory manner?” He…… Continue Reading

Soybeans finish week higher as solid domestic demand provides boost

Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying, cementing a higher weekly finish. Domestic demand continues to be solid, reflected in Wednesday’s NOPA September crush numbers, and there was some help from another round of gains in bean meal. The trade’s watching the U.S. harvest and planting in South America. The U.S. harvest has likely…… Continue Reading

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