Pictured: Justin Glisan, state climatologist in Iowa (Photo credit: Brownfield) Iowa’s state climatologist says he’s concerned about river levels across the region. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield he’s been tracking the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. “They still continue to be low. These states within the Upper Midwest that feed into the Missouri and Mississippi Basins have…… Continue Reading
Crop farmer expects another year in the red
A Wisconsin crop farmer is expecting another year without profit. Ken Rosenow raises corn and soybeans near Oconomowoc and works with the U.S. Grains Council. He tells Brownfield the numbers don’t look good for 2025 right now. “I’ve got quite a few things bought already. I’ve got a few more things to do and you…… Continue Reading
Eocene continues collaboration with pork producers
An environmental group is helping pork producers focus on sustainability. Sara Crawford, senior vice president of sustainability for Eocene, says they’ve been working with the National Pork Board since 2018 to help the industry meet its environmental goals. “National Pork Board was looking for a provider to help with greenhouse gas emissions and accounting. Also,…… Continue Reading
Bill Even discusses pork profitability in 2025
The CEO of the National Pork Board says the U.S. pork industry turned a corner in 2024. Bill Even tells Brownfield, “2022-2023 was very difficult for our producers financially,” he said. “We just had really large cost increases due to inflation, and then high feed input costs. It just really pushed our producers under water…… Continue Reading
Ban on live cattle imports from Mexico continues to impact industry
Live cattle imports from Mexico haven’t resumed, and a livestock economist says the longer the ban continues, the more impact it will have on the markets. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) temporarily suspended imports of live cattle and bison from Mexico on November 22, 2024. The ban…… Continue Reading
WATCH: Jelly Roll Performs at Massive FireAid Benefit Concert
The country singer was a perfect choice for the event with his vulnerable music that not only speaks to heartache, but offers up hope. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Proposed Canadian tariffs would have major input impact
The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says the Trump administration’s threatened tariffs against Canada would likely have major impacts on fertilizer prices. Kevin Johnson says U.S. agriculture relies on Canadian potash. “Probably 98% of all potash that comes into the United States is coming outside of our borders.” He says, “Out of…… Continue Reading
‘The Voice’: Ryan Whyte Malone Died After Fight With Fiancée
The couple were arguing over a jacket. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
HPAI detected in Randolph County, Indiana
Another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Indiana. The latest case was detected in a non-commercial hobby flock in Randolph County. Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says 70 birds will be depopulated. This is the eighth case of H5N1 since the start of the year. Avian influenza does not present…… Continue Reading
2025 Michigan Master Farmers lead by example
Soil health and service are central to this year’s Michigan Master Farmer award winners. Jim and Laurie Isley have been conservation advocates for more than 45 years while growing corn and soybeans farm in Lenawee County. Laurie tells Brownfield, “We have the privilege to be involved in agriculture, but we have a responsibility to give…… Continue Reading
