New opportunities for old dairy farms

A research veterinarian expects to see new opportunities for dairy farms that don’t milk anymore.  Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield he expects high demand in one niche market. “Raising replacement animals. That supply is really low. There’s going to be a huge demand for those animals over the next…… Continue Reading

Reflecting on a challenging 2025 crop year

A central Indiana farmer says he’s reflecting on a challenging 2025 crop year. Jim Douglas raises corn and soybeans in Shelby County.  “It had taken over 60 days for us to get the crop in,” he says. “It was just difficult to get it planted and then we had the same situation with harvest. The…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 30, 2025

Mar. corn $4.40 and 1/2, down 1 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.46 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal $296.70, down $2.10Jan soybean oil 48.93, up 15 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.10 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsFeb. live cattle $230.47, up $1.50Jan. feeder cattle $349.55, up $2.55Feb. lean hogs $85.45, up 97…… Continue Reading

HPAI confirmed in central Iowa backyard flock

Iowa officials say highly pathogenic avian influenza was recently detected in the central part of the state. State Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the disease has impacted a small multi-species backyard poultry flock in Dallas County, which includes chickens and ducks. The flock of 15 birds will be depopulated, according to the state. This is…… Continue Reading

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