Many dairy producers have expanded to include on-farm retail stores, on-farm meat processing, and other ways to maximize profits and have a closer relationship with their customers. Randy Ebert and his family operate a Wisconsin dairy farm that branched out into meat processing. He tells Brownfield about the lessons learned next on today’s Managing for…… Continue Reading
Riley Green Called Ella Langley Out for That Infamous Wink
Yep, Riley definitely saw this moment on social media. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
How Tim McGraw Made Sure His Daughters Knew About His Father
Tug McGraw had no idea what he’d started. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Lynyrd Skynyrd Honored Gary Rossington’s Final Wishes
Before Gary Rossington died in 2023, he told his Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmates exactly how he wanted his legacy to continue after he was gone. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
How Happy Hour Evolved From Navy Traditions To Bars
From Navy ships to local bars, happy hour has a history that’s as lively as the gatherings themselves. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Research and education needed as biological market expands
The leader of seed care and biologicals for Syngenta says research and education are needed to help farmers get the most out of new biological crop tools. Quinn Showalter says biological products are relatively new, so the industry will have to spend time showing farmers the benefits of these tools. “When we come out with…… Continue Reading
An decent winter wheat crop expected in central South Dakota
The general manager of Oahe Grain Corporation in central South Dakota says winter wheat harvest is still about 10 days to two weeks away. Kevin Kjorsvik tells Brownfield… “It’s an average plus size crop right now. There was a difficult start, but once the crop got some rain and a little bit of heat to…… Continue Reading
Beef on dairy helping when milk prices are low
A marketing and risk management advisor says many dairy operations are financially stronger thanks to raising beef animals. Mike North with Ever.ag says the lower milk product prices also mean lower milk prices paid to farmers. “Milk prices have, in fact, departed from some of those more loftier you know, twenty-dollar plus numbers that we…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, and wheat lower to start the week
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. August beans were down $.24 at $10.31 and 1/2. The market continues to monitor any possible trade and tariff developments from the administration. The market had been optimistic that sales to China would pick up steam. There was also tariff action announced against Japan on Monday, definitely…… Continue Reading
“Trying” growing season for SW Minnesota farmer
A southwest Minnesota farmer says hail and wind have taken a toll on his crops. Joel Schreurs grows corn and soybeans in Lincoln County. “It started out slow, and then we got some really strong winds over the one weekend on two nights and it pretty much cut off our corn. And if that wasn’t…… Continue Reading
