An entomologist says what started out as a reasonably-pest free growing season is quickly changing. Emily Bick with the University of Wisconsin says this week, true army worms are back, and they’re being reported all over Wisconsin. Bick says farmers need to scout fields now because controlling army worms is all about timing. “This one…… Continue Reading
Minnesota Farmers Union concerned about reconciliation outcomes
The government relations director for Minnesota Farmers Union has some concerns about how Congress handled reconciliation. Stu Lourey says healthcare is a priority for the organization and cuts to Medicaid in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could be detrimental to rural hospitals. “And EMS, all these other rural support pieces. It should be obvious…… Continue Reading
Warm summer kicking up blueberry harvest
A southwest Michigan blueberry grower says Mother Nature has been kind at the start of this harvest season. Katelyn Craig with DeGrandchamp Farms says fruit has been ripening a bit faster with the warm weather at the start of July. “Yield looks good, the timing of everything is really nice,” she shares. “Some varieties are…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures lower ahead of USDA reports
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s cattle reports from the USDA. August live cattle closed $1.22 lower at $225.80 and October live cattle closed $1.35 lower at $222.15. August feeder cattle closed $2.62 lower at $328.90 and September feeder cattle closed $2.25…… Continue Reading
Corn ekes out gain as soybeans, wheat finish mixed
Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly higher, adjusting spreads. Beans continue to monitor U.S. development conditions, which generally look favorable in much of the region. Still, the big test will be conditions during August and September. Domestic crush margins are solid, while it was a bearish week for export sales numbers. 2024/25 sales were considerably below…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 24, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $4.01 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.04 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $269.70, down $2.30Aug. soybean oil closed at 56.67, up 53 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.41 and 1/2, up 1 centAug. live cattle closed at $225.80, down $1.22Aug. feeder…… Continue Reading
Virtual fencing can simplify herd management
A University of Wisconsin researcher says virtual fencing is a great way to manage grazing for cows, goats, and sheep. Stephanie Bowers is a dairy farmer and the University of Wisconsin’s regional dairy educator. She tells Brownfield virtual fencing uses cow collars and either satellites, cellular towers, base stations, or a combination of those, so…… Continue Reading
USDA Regional Food Business Centers terminated
The head of a USDA Regional Food Business Center says the agency’s decision to terminate programs ends a two-year process building collaborative resources and improved accessibility to funding. Jahi Johnson-Chappell tells Brownfield financial support for the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center had stopped in December just before the grant process was to…… Continue Reading
Food Network’s Anne Burrell’s Cause of Death Revealed
Anne Burrell was best know for Food Network shows like ‘Secrets of a Restaurant Chef’ and ‘Worst Cooks in America.’ Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Hulk Hogan’s Best Country Music Moments
Hogan may have been known for his work in the wrestling ring, but he had lots of incredible country music moments over the course of his career. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
