Northeast Wisconsin farmer delayed by wet fields
A northeastern Wisconsin dairy farmer says he needs a couple of dry days so he can get into the fields. Raymond Dietrich farms near Green Bay and tells Brownfield it’s […]
Cattle futures mixed waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed, with boxed beef mixed at midday, waiting on direct business. June live cattle closed $.50 lower at $216.32 and […]
IEDA Loan to Help Launch Local Generation Project
A state low-interest loan will help build Sioux Center’s planned electric generation project. The Iowa Economic Development Authority approved offering a $2.5 million, 2% interest loan for the Sioux Center […]
Changes coming to Livestock Risk Protection program
A livestock economist says some changes are coming to the Livestock Risk Protection program for 2026. University of Kentucky’s Kenny Burdine says four major changes. He tells Brownfield, beginning July […]
Soybeans, winter wheat start lower, finish higher
Soybeans were modestly higher on commercial and technical buying. 48% of the U.S. crop is planted and 17% has emerged, both faster than average. Planting weather for much of the […]
Skimmers Found at Dollar General Stores in Lyon County
(Rock Rapids)– The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has released additional details into an investigation of some skimming devices found on debit/credit card terminals recently at Dollar General Stores in George […]
Endvick named Wisconsin Farmers Union Executive Director
Wisconsin Farmers Union has a new Executive Director. Danielle Endvick has been named to replace Julie Keown-Bomar, who is retiring. Endvick tells Brownfield her involvement in Wisconsin Farmers Union began […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 13, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.42 and 1/2, down 5 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.72 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $293.30, down $4.80Jul. […]
Legalizing consumer fireworks displays statewide on July 3 and 4
The Iowa legislature has sent the governor a bill that would override city and county ordinances that ban fireworks on Independence Day. Representative Bill Gustoff, a Republican from Des Moines, […]
Illinois Farm Bureau showcasing state’s ag diversity
The member engagement manager with the Illinois Farm Bureau says the organization is working to highlight the diversity within the state’s top industry. Ashley Beutke says Illinois may be known […]
