Bipartisan bill would expand Farm Credit home loans to more rural communities
The Farm Credit system would be able to lend to more rural communities if new bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House is passed. Head of Public Affairs Joe Dagher with […]
Dry summers more common now
Wisconsin’s state climatologist says climate change is not new, with measurable differences every year. Steve Vavrus tells Brownfield the state has been a little warmer and wetter almost every year […]
Wisconsin returns to testing all dairy farms for HPAI
Wisconsin’s first avian influenza case in a dairy herd means a change in the state’s milk testing procedure. Adam Brock with the state’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection […]
Rock Valley Woman Dies In Kansas Crash
A Rock Valley woman was killed in a traffic accident Saturday morning in southwestern Kansas. According to a report from the Hays Post, the Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash […]
Growers warn Congress: lack of long-term labor reform threatens U.S. food supply
Farmers from across the country are stressing the need for congressional intervention to secure ag labor policy. North Carolina apple grower Linda Pryor tells Brownfield she’s very appreciative of the […]
Cash dairy prices mixed again Monday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.7050. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.02 at $1.34. Two sales were recorded at $1.34 and $1.3475. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.42. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were down $0.03 at $1.3850. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.38 to $1.39. Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0125 at $1.17. Five sales were recorded, […]
Cattle industry sees momentum on wolves, grazing access, and markets
The president of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association is celebrating several successes as 2025 ends. Jake Thompson of Barnesville says the state increased the elk and wolf depredation funds. “That […]
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Feenstra Praises Mogler’s National Pork Board Appointment
Fourth District Congressman Randy Feenstra is congratulating Northwest Iowa hog farmer Dwight Mogler on his appointment to the National Pork Board, calling it a win for Iowa’s pork producers. In […]
Tyler Roehl named offensive coordinator at Iowa State
Tyler Roehl is returning to Iowa State as offensive coordinator after a one-year stint with the Detroit Lions. Roehl previously served as assistant head coach and running backs coach for […]