Wisconsin State Fair ends early
Heavy weekend rain forced Wisconsin State Fair officials to shut down early. Rainfall exceeded ten inches in several areas of southeastern Wisconsin Saturday, causing flooding in the greater Milwaukee area […]
Cover crop research project continues in Wisconsin
Researchers are studying several cover crop varieties and how farmers are using them. Dan Marzu with the University of Wisconsin Extension tells Brownfield the study is in collaboration with the […]
Sticker shock at the parts counterSticker shock at the parts counter
Some farmers preparing for the 2025 harvest say they’re seeing prices rise at the parts counter. “We were able to get what we needed, and haven’t had to wait on […]
Sticker shock at the parts counter
Some farmers preparing for the 2025 harvest say they’re seeing prices rise at the parts counter. “We were able to get what we needed, and haven’t had to wait on […]
Lawmakers express urgency to pass skinny farm bill this year
Some lawmakers say they’re cautiously optimistic that a scaled-back version of a farm bill could still move forward this year. Speaking to reporters in Nebraska Saturday, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins […]
Rollins hints at major New World Screwworm announcement
The USDA is expected to make a major announcement related to New World Screwworm. During a visit to the Iowa State Fair Saturday, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said the agency […]
Ag economist: U.S. corn crop still likely big
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says more will be known about the size of the U.S. corn crop this week. “There’s an old saying that big crops […]
Indiana 4-H members awarded 2025 Supreme Drive Champions
Six 4-H members were named champions during this year’s Indiana State Fair Supreme Drive. The winners include: Supreme Champion Gilt: Colt McComb, Noble CountySupreme Champion Ewe: Jacob Thompson, Boone CountySupreme […]
Indiana Corn Marketing Council currently in new board member election process
An Indiana corn farmer says the checkoff plays a critical role in helping add value to U.S. corn. Mathew Lucas, vice president of the Indiana Corn Marketing Council, tells Brownfield, […]
Instability in the ag land market
An ag real estate specialist says there is a tremendous amount of uncertainty that could impact farmland values. Paul Schadegg with Farmers National Company tells Brownfield on and off again […]