A summer of dedication and hard work wraps up this week at the Wisconsin State Fair
A Wisconsin 4-Her says getting to the state fair is hard work, but it’s worth it. 17-year-old Bradyn Bowers from Belmont, Wisconsin says he had a great start to this year’s fair. “We had Champion Overall Gilt and Third Overall Gilt,” he says. […]
Languishing farm bill eroding optimism
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says he’s disappointed the Senate Ag Committee was unable to pass the farm bill last week. Congressman Eric Sorensen says the legislation […]
Late-season crop performance hinges on managing key threats
An agronomy specialist with Corteva says producers are closely monitoring several issues that could affect late-season crop performance. Matthew Peterson tells Brownfield, “A lot of guys are being vigilant on […]
Missouri Bootheel research targets crop production challenges
Farmers and agriculture industry professionals took a look at University of Missouri Extension research happening in the Missouri Bootheel during the Delta Research Field Day. Blake Barlow with Missouri Soybeans […]
Schmitt, Smith say more trade markets needed for U.S. agriculture
Trade is top-of-mind as some U.S. lawmakers meet with farmers during the August recess. U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri tells Brownfield producers have been telling him they want more […]
Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions raises $396,500 to invest in the next generation of agriculture
The 2026 Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions has raised more than $396,000 for ag youth. Twelve-year Geauga County 4-H member Campbell Reese says participating in the sale is a […]
Ohio State Fair gives consumers a closer look at modern pork production
The Ohio Pork Council says this year’s state fair has given consumers a first-hand look at modern pork production from start to finish. Kayla Barker says the organization’s educational experiences […]
Ag Economy Barometer survey shows sentiment gap between livestock and crop producers
According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, there’s a sentiment gap between crop and livestock producers. But, Michael Langemeier, the director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, tells Brownfield, […]
Corn export inspections stay ahead of last marketing year
Corn export inspections continue to make a strong push into the end of the marketing year. The USDA says that with just over three reporting weeks remaining, more than enough […]
Cash dairy prices mixed Monday as cheese blocks jump 5 cents
Cash dairy prices were mixed to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.6925. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.050 to $1.6050. Seven sales were reported ranging from $1.5675 to $1.6050. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5475. No sales were reported. Butter was down $0.0150 to $1.4975. Four sales were […]