Wisconsin’s FFA Foundation is keeping the Blue Jacket Legacy program going strong. Carisa Figlmiller is an agriculture educator and FFA advisor at Lincoln-Alma Center, and she’s also part of the 2020-2021 state officer team, which she was part of. “For lots of our students and FFA members, they don’t have the money to have official…… Continue Reading
June a pivotal month for Senate reconciliation package
The U.S. Senate plans to have the text of its reconciliation package out by Friday. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield a lot of work remains. “Just briefed this morning on the international tax parts of the 2017 Tax Bill and some changes to be made there, and nothing really definitive there yet. Then we…… Continue Reading
Bonnaroo Co-Founder Dead at 51
News of his death comes just two days before the annual Bonnaroo festival is due to kick off in Tennessee, featuring Luke Combs as a headliner. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Justin Moore Has 13 No. 1 Songs, But Never Does a Vocal Warmup
Who needs warmups when you’re on a roll? Justin Moore shares his surprising pre-show ritual — or lack thereof — and it’s definitely not what you’d expect. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
New ag education, FFA program grows rapidly
A new ag education program has grown rapidly in one Wisconsin community. Ag instructor Brooks Lueck wanted to start a new ag education and FFA program right out of college, which led him to La Crosse, where the two high schools received one FFA charter last year. He tells Brownfield one of the big drivers…… Continue Reading
Demand for E15 could increase opportunities for higher blends of ethanol
A policy expert says year-round E-15 could lay the groundwork for additional higher blends of ethanol. “E15 is really a good proof point for consumers.” Chris Bliley, senior vice president for regulatory affairs, with Growth Energy says year-round approval of E15 could help grow demand for E30 and E85. “When it’s offered and consumers see…… Continue Reading
Warmth on the Plains builds eastward; scattered storms continue across the southern U.S.
Across the Corn Belt, dry weather accompanies a warming trend. Those conditions favor late-season planting efforts, as well as corn and soybean development. By June 8, Ohio (89% planted) was only one of three states—along with Kentucky and Pennsylvania—in which corn planting had not yet reached 90%, and the only state in which soybean emergence…… Continue Reading
Timely rains a gamechanger for cattle producer
Josh Worthington, a cattle producer in southwest Missouri, says the above normal, timely rains are a gamechanger this year. “We’re usually always two weeks away from a drought and I heard someone say for the first time in my life last week they think we might be three weeks away from a drought,” he says.…… Continue Reading
How you feed beef on dairy calves matters
Many dairy producers have found a new revenue stream breeding some cows to beef bulls, and either raising the beef animal or selling it. Researchers have been looking into how these calves are fed, and how that impacts rumen abscess development and overall rumen health. One study was done at Iowa State University and Extension,…… Continue Reading
Conner Smith Involved in Fatal Car Accident, Leaving Woman Dead
The victim, 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins, lived nearby. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
