Wisconsin potato planting hindered by rain

Potato planting was briefly slowed by rainy weather in the central sands region of Wisconsin. Jeff Huber is the agronomy manager for Alsum Farms and Produce in central Wisconsin.  He says they started planting potatoes at their Grand Marsh location a week ago Friday. “When we started off, the temperatures were a little bit cool…… Continue Reading

Direct beef marketer says know costs, keep accounting simple

Since COVID, more producers are learning how direct marketing of beef can help their farm’s bottom line.  Grace Link from Bosben Road Beef Company near Deerfield, Wisconsin is a producer who started selling on the farm.  She tells Brownfield it’s often hard for producers, especially when starting out. “We’re selling a very simple product, beef,…… Continue Reading

Positive Word of Mouth

In this spotlight on soybeans, discuss the importance of Missourians promoting the state positively to attract pro-agriculture processing companies. Subash Alias, CEO of Missouri Partnership, emphasizes that success is more likely when people are supportive of Missouri. The Yield Partnership, which includes Missouri Soybeans, Missouri Corn, and Missouri Farmers Care, is working to attract such…… Continue Reading

How will Missouri approach MAHA?

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says he’s working on the state’s stance for the Make America Healthy Initiative. “That’s on the front burner right now. It’s important to the Trump administration and we know they want to support family farms.” Kehoe says the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program should be nutritious for the families that benefit from…… Continue Reading

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