Recent Midwest rain welcomed by farmers
An agronomist says the recent rain system that moved though the Midwest was a welcome sight. Bob Berkevich with Pioneer tells Brownfield parts of his southern Wisconsin territory had from […]
Denali announces strides in sustainability
Organic recycling company Denali recently announced it has converted more than 10 billion pounds of organic byproducts into animal feed and fertilizer. Vice President of Commodity Trading Will Clark tells […]
Drought’s impact on SD winter wheat
Jonathan Kleinjan with the South Dakota Wheat Commission says the drought has affected early winter wheat conditions. “There’s a small pocket in the middle of the state that’s only abnormally […]
UI researcher investigates why lonely people tend to buy things they don’t need
Black Friday is four weeks from today, launching another holiday shopping season, but a University of Iowa study finds people who are lonely may find themselves unable to resist the […]
Vet says H5N1 federal order falls short
About six months after USDA issued a federal order requiring testing for Influenza A in livestock to mitigate the spread, the virus continues to affect livestock and humans. USDA says […]
Cash dairy prices mixed Friday
Cash dairy prices were mixed to end the week Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices have remained unchanged for two weeks at $0.6025. One sale was recorded […]
Extension specialist says farm succession plans lacking
A University of Illinois Extension specialist says more attention needs to be brought to farm succession planning. Kevin Brooks, a commercial ag educator, tells Brownfield… “Only 19% of farm operations, […]
Trapping season opens in Iowa Saturday
The trapping season opens in Iowa Saturday with a DNR expert saying the prospects look good. Furbearer biologist Vince Evelsizer says some of the animals have managed the recent wet […]
Meeting in final Iowa county to have confirmed EAB infestation
Emmet County — the 99th and final county in Iowa to have a confirmed case of Emerald Ash Borer — will be the site of a mid-November meeting about what’s […]
Sweet treats are great – but nutrients are what matter most
A registered dietitian says it’s important not to demonize any food when having conversations with kids about balanced diets. Kim Galeaz says it’s all about balance. AUDIO: Healthy Living on […]
