More seasonal heat & rainfall ahead for the Heartland

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country.  Cooler-than-normal conditions will be limited to parts of the Southwest, where monsoon-related cloudiness and showers will suppress temperatures. Meanwhile, the Southwest will also have the greatest likelihood of experiencing wetter-than-normal weather.   The post More…… Continue Reading

Forage harvest going well for SW Wisconsin farmer

A southwestern Wisconsin dairy farmer has been busy bagging forage. Mike Yager raises crops to feed his 275 Holsteins near Mineral Point, in Iowa County.  He tells Brownfield, “We got our triticale chopped on Sunday and then we done about 120 acres of second-crop on Monday.” Yager says three and a half inches of rain…… Continue Reading

Production efficiency remains crucial to hog industry

The USDA releases its Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report later today. University of Kentucky livestock economist Kenny Burdine says production efficiency continues to be the story for the U.S. hog industry. “We’re adding probably a percent and 1/2 or so to pork production every year just based on productivity,” he says. “Just an incredible case…… Continue Reading

Patience could pay off with old crop marketing

A market analyst says don’t panic if you’ve still got old crop to market ahead of harvest. Tim Marsh with Summit Commodities says there’s a lot that you can learn from historical trends in grain marketing. Hear more in this Managing for Profit. The post Patience could pay off with old crop marketing appeared first…… Continue Reading

Many Farm Bureau members concerned about deporting workers

Many farmers and ranchers fear the increase in deportations will worsen the farm labor crisis. John Walt Boatwright with American Farm Bureau Federation tells Brownfield recent federal enforcement actions have producers worried. “I tell you, we hear from farmers and ranchers about the concerns, the fear and anxiety that they’re seeing in their workforce, and…… Continue Reading

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