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The importance of tick prevention while enjoying the outdoors
On this episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Deb Hudman from the Missouri Department of Conservation to discuss tick prevention. Many people are out enjoying the outdoors as temperatures warm up this spring, and Hudman says it’s also important to keep an eye out for ticks while taking part in your…… Continue Reading
Indiana property tax relief bill signed into law
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed a bill into law that will reduce property taxes on farmland over the next two years. State Senator Daryl Schmitt says Senate Bill 1 will reduce the capitalization rate for Indiana farmland. “It will go to 9%, so what it will do is lowering the accessed value of farmland,” he…… Continue Reading
‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Drama Gets Messy: ‘You Had a Boyfriend!’
The ladies of ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ are spilling the tea — and it’s piping hot. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Lorrie Morgan Cancels Shows Due to Husband’s Illness
Lorrie Morgan has canceled her upcoming shows due to her husband’s illness. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer gets more aggressive on weeds
A north Iowa farmer plans to be more aggressive managing weeds this year. Casey Schlichting of Clear Lake says there won’t be dramatic changes to his herbicide program. “Going a little bit hotter on pre’s on beans. I have a couple problem fields that need a little more than they usually get, so we’re going…… Continue Reading
Minnesota farmer encouraged by soil moisture
A Minnesota crop and dairy farmer is encouraged by soil moisture levels to begin the growing season. Charles Krause milks around 350 Holstein cows near Buffalo and says he wasn’t surprised by an early April snowstorm. “That’s pretty normal for April, it’ll be 70 degrees one day and 20 the next. But we’ve gotten moisture…… Continue Reading
Ag group seeks improvements to Wisconsin’s Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse
An agricultural group would like to see more utilization of Wisconsin’s Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse. Chad Zuleger with the Dairy Business Association tells Brownfield the bipartisan program was created three sessions ago in 2020 but has not been able to deliver the expected results. “There are good people doing good work out there, but really,…… Continue Reading
Ag groups concerned over H-2A slowdown
The executive director of the Organic Farmers Association says farmers across the country are facing increased labor shortages due to issues with the H-2A temporary visa program. Kate Mendenhall tells Brownfield, “We have farmers who are working to bring H-2A labor to their farms, and they’ve already invested a lot of money into training and…… Continue Reading
Light cash cattle trade reported Thursday
Live and feeder cattle futures were higher, watching direct business develop at higher prices, while getting ready for the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report, which was out after the close. There was also support from the midday gains in boxed beef. June live was $2.00 higher at $204.07 and August was up $1.17 at $200.12.…… Continue Reading
