Across the Corn Belt, frigid weather prevails. Tuesday morning’s minimum temperatures plunged below -20°F in parts of the upper Midwest, with sub-0°F readings reported as far south as northern Missouri. Light snow is overspreading the southern Corn Belt, including parts of Missouri and southern Illinois. On the Plains, some of the coldest weather of the…… Continue Reading
Consumers are not cutting down on meat consumption
A Wisconsin agriculture official says consumers are not doing what they usually do when it comes to meat consumption. Jeffrey Swenson with the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield beef demand normally slacks off after the first of the year. “The holiday period is a period of high demand. People start to…… Continue Reading
Widespread below zero temperatures coming
A cattle producer in southwest Missouri says he’s been preparing livestock for this week’s below zero temperatures. Tanner Clark, who raises angus cattle in Douglas County, tells Brownfield the cattle have wind breaks, extra hay and “most of our cattle are on tanks, so well water, and of course, we’ll have break that if it…… Continue Reading
South Dakota Senate considers lab-grown protein ban
South Dakota’s Senate Ag Committee has advanced a bill that would make it illegal to manufacture, sell or distribute lab-grown protein in the state for 10 years. The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association is supportive of House Bill 1109. Lobbyist Jeremiah Murphy says there are unknowns, including product safety and state lawmakers can always re-address the…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin FFA President says his term is going fast
Wisconsin’s FFA State President says his term in office has been a whirlwind so far, and he’s enjoying it. Jescey Thompson from the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau school district is about 2/3rds finished with his term and tells Brownfield his biggest goal for the balance of his term is to keep serving members, chapters, and communities. “Travel to…… Continue Reading
Pork checkoff monitoring H5N1 and hog disease
A veterinarian says the spread of viruses, like Influenza A in livestock, are being closely monitored by the pork checkoff. “We want to make sure we’re doing everything to reduce exposure to pigs, whether they’re outdoor or indoor raised pigs.” Patrick Webb with the National Pork Board says Influenza A hasn’t been confirmed in hogs…… Continue Reading
Swine disease prevention and detection important to NPPC
Disease prevention and detection remain priorities for the National Pork Producers Council. NPPC president Lori Stevermer says pig farmers are committed to biosecurity. “Unfortunately, this type of year PRRS tends to flare up a little bit, so it’s always a renewal of our biosecurity practices. I think it’s also an appreciation for the funding we…… Continue Reading
Rory Feek’s Daughter: Their ‘Broken’ Bond Needs Therapy to Heal
Hopie Feek is opening up about her fraught relationship with Rory Feek, after announcing earlier this month that he is not her biological father. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Celebrating the next generation
Commentary. During National FFA Week, many of us recall those years we spent wearing blue and gold jackets with the FFA logo emblazoned on the back. I still have mine, a hand-me-down from my sister, hanging in a closet somewhere in this old house. Throughout my career in farm broadcasting, I have had the opportunity…… Continue Reading
Feeder cattle futures close sharply higher Tuesday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business, while feeders were sharply higher thanks to technical buying. April live was down $.22 at $194.02 and June was $.05 lower at $190.40. March feeders were up $3.37 at $269.72 and April was $2.67 higher at $269.10. Tuesday was a quiet day…… Continue Reading
