A mild to unseasonably warm pattern for many; still showery for parts of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in parts of the Desert Southwest. Much of the eastern half of […]
Farmers for Sustainable Food adjusting to Climate Smart grant cancelation
Farmers for Sustainable Food is continuing conservation efforts while adjusting to the Trump administration’s rebranding of a grant program. Tim Trotter is the CEO of the Dairy Business Association and […]
NFL Draft includes food fundraiser to feed kids
The National Football League draft starts Thursday in Green Bay, Wisconsin and the Taste of the Draft is one of the pre-draft events that helps feed children. GENYOUth is a […]
Cattle futures higher, waiting on direct business to develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of widespread direct business. June live cattle closed $1.82 higher at $208.10, and August live cattle closed $1.42 […]
Winds posing a challenge this spring
A central Illinois farmer says rain hasn’t been the only weather challenge this spring. Ken Franklin, who farms in Christian County, says the winds have also been an issue. “The […]
State lawmakers encouraged to increase conservation district support
The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts is asking state lawmakers to increase appropriations for districts as federal resources diminish. Executive Director Rivka Hodgkinson called for a $10 million allocation for […]
What’s next for Summit Carbon Solutions?
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has once again denied the Summit Carbon Solutions Pipeline a permit to build a carbon pipeline in the state. It’s the second time a […]
Even moves to State of South Dakota
The retiring CEO of the National Pork Board has taken a job with the State of South Dakota. Bill Even will be the next Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of […]
Alford: more USAID changes coming
A U.S. Congressman from Missouri says the U.S. Agency for International Development will get more attention as work continues to reduce federal spending. Mark Alford tells Brownfield “they moved it […]
Finding opportunity in a challenging cattle cycle
The president of the American Foods Group says there are opportunities in beef processing despite the downturn in the current cattle cycle. Steve VanLannen tells Brownfield “as far as new […]