Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show
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Near-seasonal warmth, heat and rainfall ahead for most of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal weather in the Pacific Northwest and from the southern Rockies to the southern half of the Atlantic […]
Alice in Dairyland says the Wisconsin State Fair is bridging the gap between consumers and farmers
Wisconsin’s 79th Alice in Dairyland says the state fair is a perfect way to connect consumers with agriculture. Anastasia Poull says the fair food opens the door to education. “Not everyone gets to see some of that background […]
Wisconsin teen gains valuable lessons through livestock showing at the State Fair
A Southwest Wisconsin teen says she’s excited to exhibit at her first Wisconsin State Fair. Cassidy Crooks says she’s watched her siblings show for years, but now it’s her turn. “On Tuesday, I’ll be showing my crossbred breeding ewe lamb,” […]
Wisconsin teen gains valuable lessons through exhibiting livestock
A Southwest Wisconsin teen says she’s excited to exhibit at her first Wisconsin State Fair. Cassidy Crooks says she’s watched her siblings show for years, but now it’s her turn. “On Tuesday, I’ll be showing my crossbred breeding ewe lamb,” […]
Minnesota Ag in the Classroom marks four decades of growing agriculture literacy
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom is celebrating 40 years. Foundation director Ann Marie Ward says the impact of the ag literacy program has been remarkable. “What started as an idea […]
Sugar industry seeks additional economic aid from Congress
The chairman of the American Sugar Alliance says more economic aid from Congress would help sugar farmers navigate weather disasters and economic uncertainty. “It would be great to get some […]
Early August rains boost Missouri soybean, corn prospects
Two Missouri farmers say the early August rain has been welcome for the crops. Drew Lock in northeast Missouri says the soybeans have been soaking it up. “There’s a lot […]
Cattle futures mixed to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed on spread trade, and feeder cattle were higher on tight supplies. October live cattle closed $.35 higher at $225.27 and December […]
Wheat sees gains Friday, watching weather
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, adding slightly to the week’s losses. Near-term weather forecasts continue to generally look favorable in much of the region. China bought […]