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Attending the CMA Awards Landed This Country Singer in Jail
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Southern Illinois farmland sale brings $25k per acre; realtors say not typical
The husband-and-wife realtor team that recently sold southern Illinois farmland for over $25,000 per acre says the auction results weren’t typical. Brenda Chandler, managing broker of the couple’s Property Peddler, Inc., says they expected the 176-acre farm’s location on the edge of Waterloo, Illinois, would make it desirable. “But there is a subdivision nearby that’s…… Continue Reading
University of Wisconsin merges agronomy update meetings
Wisconsin farmers and crop consultants can now get more agronomy information while attending fewer meetings. University of Wisconsin weed scientist Rodrigo Werle tells Brownfield instead of having separate meetings at different times of the year, all of the research information will be available during the Badger Crops and Soils Update Meetings. “We used to have…… Continue Reading
Lawmakers urge intervention amid potential Colombian investigation of U.S. corn subsidies
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing the Biden administration to step in amid reports Colombia could launch an investigation into U.S. corn subsidies. In a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai, the 39 members of Congress said maintaining market access is critical to farmers as Colombia ranks among the…… Continue Reading
Minnesota FFA to hold new State Leadership Conference
Minnesota FFA will host a new State Leadership Conference next month. FFA president Lauren Stoel says the move begins to address the challenge of meeting its growing membership needs during Minnesota’s State Convention in April. “We’re going to be holding all of our Leadership Development Events, so all of those competitions focused on leadership, along…… Continue Reading
Midwest Food Bank delivers hay to North Carolina farmers
The CEO of the Midwest Food Bank says a unique donation is helping to replenish hay supplies in hurricane ravaged western North Carolina. Eric Hodel tells Brownfield… “A local central Illinois farmer said ‘Hey, I’ve got an excess hay crop, and I feel like I should be charitable and give to those that are in…… Continue Reading
Lessons from 2024
A southern Iowa-based LG Seeds agronomist says 2024 was a learning experience for many farmers in the upper Midwest. Bryant Luers says crop conditions varied across the state. “Poor root development, sidewall compaction, lower stands in certain instances and so that really led to a ton of variability when we went into harvest,” he says.…… Continue Reading
Wheat grower encouraged by deregulation of HB4 trait
The past chairman of U.S. Wheat Associates says the deregulation of a drought-tolerant wheat variety is a promising step forward. Darren Padget tells Brownfield the HB4 trait will benefit many growers. “But if you add say 20% to your production, that’s great, but then you’re also probably going to pay a lot more. There’s a…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices higher except cheese Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices were up $0.02 at $0.71. Two sales were recorded at $0.6950 and $0.70. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0525 at $1.6425. One sale was recorded at that price. Cheese barrels were down $0.0350 at $1.6050. Six sales were…… Continue Reading
