Cattle futures lower ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, waiting on the week’s direct business to develop. June live closed $1.20 lower at $213,92 and August live cattle […]
Study finds early life nutrition affects health, performance, carcass traits
Research shows that beef-on-dairy calves can be healthier and more profitable with the right early-life nutrition. Iowa State Extension Beef Specialist Denise Schwab tells Brownfield their two-and-a-half-year study followed 120 […]
Local farmland preservation groups say contracts are unamendable to state intervention
A land preservation advocate says policy changes by the State of Michigan are putting the longevity of farmland preservation credits in jeopardy. Ingham County Farmland and Open Space Preservation Board […]
Cause of avian metapneumovirus spread remains a mystery
Minnesota turkey growers are struggling to protect flocks from avian metapneumovirus. Ashley Kohls with the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association says it’s unclear how the respiratory disease is being introduced. “There’s […]
Illinois Beef Association keeping producers up to date
The business operations manager with the Illinois Beef Association says despite relatively good times in the cattle industry, producers still face challenges. Olivia Hoots says biosecurity concerns are always a […]
An inconsistent 2025 planting season
An Ohio farmer says the 2025 planting season has been inconsistent. Eric Tipton says he’s finished planting on his farm, but that’s not the case for farmers in other areas. […]
Simpson to lead National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
A policy expert with Bayer Crop Science will be the new CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Duane Simpson will start July 14. Simpson is a Kansas native […]
Words of wisdom for the grad’s next chapter
Commentary. Although the June solstice is still a couple of weeks away, many view the Memorial Day holiday as their official kick-off to summer. High school and college graduations are […]
Decent basis in southern Minnesota
A crop farmer in south-central Minnesota says local cash prices are decent. Tim Waibel of Courtland tells Brownfield the basis for soybeans is firming up. “Running a zero basis on […]
Ohio Pork makes large donation to help fight food insecurity
Photo provided by the Ohio Pork Council. The Ohio Pork Council is helping address food insecurity with several donations of fresh pork across the state through its Pork Power program. President-elect […]
