Farm groups benefit from fair foodstand sales

Some of Wisconsin’s agricultural groups rely on the Wisconsin State Fair to help carry out their missions.  Food stands are everywhere at the State Fair, but eating at certain ones will help ag producers.  Dave Goss manages the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association food stand, where along with thousands of burgers, they will sell over 15,000 ribeye…… Continue Reading

Extra H5N1 precautions not slowing down State Fair cattle shows

The barns are full at the Wisconsin State Fair, as the extra precautions for showing lactating cattle did not keep exhibitors away.  Dr. Tia Kastenson tells Brownfield, “Our animal count is on par with what it has been in past years.” Kastenson leads the veterinarian team at Wisconsin State Fair and says they’re sticking with…… Continue Reading

Sen. Marshall: No rush on farm bill

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall says he’s in no rush to pass a farm bill. “And people that are pushing us to get one done just for the sake of getting it done, I think are not thinking on the long term basis,” he says. “We need to put farm back in the farm bill, protect crop insurance, help…… Continue Reading

Cattle, hog futures lower to end the week

Cattle, hog futures lower to end the week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were pressured by weakness in the cash markets and fund liquidation. August live cattle closed $.70 lower at $184.10 and October live cattle closed $1.65 lower at $182.07.  August feeder closed $3.50 lower at $249.65 and September feeders closed $3.65 lower at $248.15. There was a…… Continue Reading

Farmer dollars supporting more competitive infrastructure

The director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says strategic farmer investments are making the U.S. transportation system more competitive. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield, “Infrastructure can either be an impediment or barrier to farmer success, or it can be a facilitator of farmer success.” “It all depends upon the degree to which we invest and maintain…… Continue Reading

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