Everyone was watching Keith Urban as he returned to the stage in Pennsylvania on Thursday night. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle, hog futures higher Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up and feeders were sharply higher thanks to technical buying and the tight supply of market ready numbers, closing before most of the week’s direct business. Feeders had additional support from the weakness in corn. December live cattle were $1.02 higher at $234.50 and February was up…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 3, 2025
Dec. corn $4.19, down 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.18, down 5 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $278.60, down 70 centsDec. soybean oil 50.05, down 39 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.15 and 1/4, up 1/2 centDec. live cattle $234.50, up $1.02Nov. feeder cattle $355.42, up $3.02Dec. lean hogs $87.30, up 62 centsNov. Class III milk closed…… Continue Reading
Youth dairy program builds future career, life skills
A unique state education program helps high school aged students learn more about possible dairy careers. Debbie Grusenmeyer is a faculty member at Cornell University. She developed the New York State Junior Dairy Leader program twenty-seven years ago. “It’s for juniors and seniors in high school and it’s about career awareness, looking at opportunities that…… Continue Reading
Priscilla Block Reveals Reason Behind Dramatic Weight Loss
Priscilla Block’s recent reflections reveal a journey of self-discovery and a dramatic weight loss that reshaped her life and outlook. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Nationwide: Stronger storms leading to more costly farm insurance claims
The vice president of agribusiness claims for Nationwide Insurance says the frequency and severity of storms are increasing. Nick Anderson says claims data shows wind and hail account for nearly 35% of all farm-related damage annually. “For vehicle insurance, in 2020, the average hail repair from a farm owner perspective averaged about $3400 to $3500.” …… Continue Reading
Farmers say government shutdown impacting harvest resources
A pair of farmers say the recent government shutdown has disrupted critical resources they need during harvest. Ohio farmer Bill Patterson says the sudden closure has some day-to-day operations facing unnecessary uncertainty. “Changes are happening in days, weeks, hours,” he says. “It’s a challenging time for farmers right now.” Patterson says he’s concerned it could impact…… Continue Reading
West Bend, Wisconsin farmers’ market voted one of nation’s best
A Wisconsin farmers’ market is ranked tenth-best in the nation. The West Bend farmers’ market was recognized by the American Farmland Trust, which has held the contest for seventeen years. The top farmers’ markets get a share of $15,000 for use in marketing and promotion efforts, and the winners are determined by national public voting.…… Continue Reading
Mulhern: Dairy industry needed federal order reform to stay effective
The former President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says overall, the long process of reopening the federal milk marketing orders just over a year ago was the right thing to do. The federal order program hadn’t been adjusted since 2000, and Jim Mulhern tells Brownfield neither producers or processors got everything they…… Continue Reading
The Best Keith Urban Songs About Nicole Kidman
Urban’s best songs about Nicole Kidman paint a picture of their complete love story: Passion, flaws and all. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
