Tough economic times have more U.S. farmers reaching out for help. Karen Endress with the Wisconsin Farm Center tells Brownfield more farmers are reaching out for mental health assistance. She says, “We’re busier than ever.” Endres says she was recently at a meeting with her counterparts from other states, and they are also dealing with […]
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As the weather gets cooler, a veterinarian says it’s time to prepare for identifying and treating respiratory problems in livestock. Curt
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying, rallying after early losses. The trade’s expecting generally solid harvest progress over the
The coordinator for dairy checkoff’s new product competition says the program serves as a gateway to the workforce for college students.
An eastern Iowa farmer says field conditions have been favorable this week for harvest activity. Dave Walton, who farms near the
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended Wednesday session mixed on spread activity, the mixed midday move in
A southwest Iowa farmer says strong cattle prices have been rewarding. Jeff Jorgenson is a cow-calf producer from Sidney… “We’re at
Some farmers say the latest federal government shutdown makes a difficult economic situation even worse. “Basically, we’re kind of numb to
The executive head of Terrian says producers need additional risk management tools to help navigate the current farm economy. John Newton
Dec. corn $4.16 and 1/2, up 1 centNov. soybeans $10.13, up 11 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $273.60, up 30 centsDec.
