The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says morale is high in the industry despite some challenges this spring. Katie Brown, who’s a 5th generation hog farmer in Christian County, tells Brownfield, “Our number one issue that we’re seeing is some disease pressure with PRRS or porcine respiratory virus. So, we’re trying to make […]
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A veterinarian reminds producers that heat stress can be a big problem for dairy and beef cattle. Veterinarian Ryan Royer serves
Market volatility remains a reality for cattle producers. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says there’s a lot of
An apiculture educator is encouraging farmers to consider pollinator health when applying pesticides. Michigan State University Extension’s Ana Heck tells Brownfield,
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, ensuring a lower weekly finish. Unknown destinations did buy U.S. soybeans Friday
Jul. corn $4.46 and 3/4, down 9 centsJul. soybeans $11.86 and 3/4, down 7 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $329.80, down
An eastern Iowa farmer says today’s fertilizer prices are not sustainable. “Farmers are basically going broke right now.” Lance Lillibridge of
A field agronomist with Burrus Seed says some growers in his territory are dealing with replant situations. Chris Brown, who covers
A researcher is puzzled by a striped rust case in Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin plant pathologist Damon Smith tells Brownfield the
A marketing consultant says milk powder prices have leveled off after a short-term spike. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield changes
