July poultry production up on year
Poultry production during July was above last year’s level. The USDA says 4.562 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome in July 2024, 8% more than July 2023, pushed higher […]
USDA Under Secretary says trade expansion a priority for U.S. agriculture
Advancing and expanding U.S. agricultural trade remains a priority for USDA. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor tells Brownfield that includes diversifying what’s being exported. “Making […]
Red meat production surges in July
Commercial red meat production during July was up sharply on the year. The USDA says the total of 4.554 billion pounds was 10% above the year before, with beef and […]
New Leader Manufacturing introduces new dry fertilizer spreader technology
New technology introduced this week in the dry fertilizer market could be a gamechanger for farmers. Zac Rissi, business development specialist with New Leader Manufacturing, says the NL720 spreader brings […]
Ultra-processed foods may be ultra-bad for Iowans’ health
Many of us woof down an occasional hot dog, but a health care professional is urging Iowans not to make a steady diet of what are known as ultra-processed foods. […]
New state website tracks Iowa child care openings
Governor Kim Reynolds today unveiled a state website that lists child care openings. “It’s a convenient tool that will help working parents navigate their child care decisions faster and easier […]
2024 ag equipment purchases and leases down
The President and CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association says there are fewer ag-related purchases and leases this year. Rose Oswald-Poels tells Brownfield only a few farmers are replacing equipment. […]
Minnesota crops struggle to recover from wet spring
A farmer in west-central Minnesota says crops have struggled to recover from a wet spring. Patrick O’Leary of Danvers tells Brownfield it’s been a dfficult year. “Our early planted crops […]
Efficiency the focus of latest sprayer and spreader advancements
Efficiency is the focus of the latest developments in the world of sprayer and spreader technology. “Maybe the equipment isn’t getting any bigger but it’s definitely going more into technology.” […]
CME cash dairy prices lower Thursday
Cash dairy prices were all lower Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0025 at $0.5650. One sale was reported at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down […]
