Investing in the aquaculture industry

The executive director of the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health says aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food production systems in the world. Gena Perry says it’s an opportunity for farmers to increase demand for U.S. soy. “It’s expanding at nearly twice the global average, and it’s reaching up to 23% in…… Continue Reading

Olson remains Wisconsin Farm Bureau President

Wisconsin’s Farm Bureau President will serve a second term.  Board members re-elected Brad Olson from Frederic during Monday’s reorganizational meeting.  The board also picked Brian Preder from Weyauwega as President of Rural Mutual Insurance, replacing Kevin Krentz who did not seek re-election to the board. This means Farm Bureau and Rural Mutual Insurance will have…… Continue Reading

Grassley certain of farm bill extension but unsure on disaster aid

The congressional wheels are in motion to extend the current farm bill into 2025. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield. “I hate to tell you there’s no doubt it’s going to be included in the Continuing Resolution, but that’s what we think is definitely happening. And I don’t know whether I need a daily update…… Continue Reading

A return to mild weather next week across the Heartland; beneficial moisture for some

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures across southern Florida.  The southcentral U.S. will have the greatest likelihood of experiencing above-normal temperatures.  Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions in an area stretching from southern California and the…… Continue Reading

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