Wisconsin Farm Bureau member never misses annual meeting

A western Wisconsin farmer believes so strongly in the farming community and Farm Bureau, he has never missed an annual state meeting.  Carl Casper tells Brownfield, “This is my 60th consecutive annual meeting.” Casper’s family farm is west of Menomonie. He tells Brownfield he’s seen a lot of changes, but the farming people never change.…… Continue Reading

USDA issues milk testing order

A new Federal Order was issued Friday by USDA requiring that raw (unpasteurized) milk samples nationwide be collected and shared with USDA for testing.  As part of a five-stage program, USDA will immediately begin nationwide testing of milk silos at dairy processing facilities.  In cooperation with states, USDA will also step up bulk tank sampling…… Continue Reading

Corn finishes Friday firm

Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly lower, while still closing firm for the week in the most active months. Beans consolidated Friday with some influence during the session from both soybean meal and soybean oil. The March contract did trade above $10 during the session but was unable to close above that mark. Crop conditions generally…… Continue Reading

Lobbyist says Rollins nomination could be good for ag

The head lobbyist for Syngenta says President-elect Trump’s nomination of Brooke Rollins for Secretary of Agriculture could be good for the industry. Mary Kay Thatcher tells Brownfield, “I think that she’s got some good background.”  She says, “She grew up on a farm, has an agricultural degree, was a state FFA officer, and she served…… Continue Reading

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