An ag labor specialist says slightly lower wages for H-2A guest workers this season in some regions likely won’t provide enough relief for farmers. Michigan State University’s Zach Rutledge tells Brownfield rates for the Lakes Region which Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota are down 35 cents from a year ago to $18.15. “But, I’ve heard industry reports that […]
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Wisconsin’s online weather and soil monitoring network has received some upgrades. Christopher Kucharik is with the Wisconsin Energy Institute, a part
The National Weather Service in Omaha will resume weather balloon launches this week to help provide more accurate information to the
There are increasing reports of crop pests migrating north into the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says there’s
The president of Minnesota Pork is emphasizing the potential harm trade wars can have on agriculture. Todd Selvik says tariffs cause
A market analyst says farmers should consider making smaller and more frequent sales to improve their grain marketing strategy. Brian Doherty
Soybeans were mixed, with nearby months ending the week higher. The trade was monitoring the early U.S. planting pace, expecting some
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were higher, waiting for the week’s direct trade to develop. June
States could soon be responsible for routine federal food safety inspections if budget proposals being considered by the Trump administration move
A farmer in northeast Arkansas says he’s still waiting to replant after several thousand acres of his cropland flooded earlier this
