Locally heavy, severe, showers & t-storms on parts of the Plains, western, southern Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, scattered frost was noted Friday morning in the Great Lakes region, although most locations reported lower temperatures earlier in the week. Meanwhile, showers and thunderstorms in […]
Specialty crop growers left in limbo over permitting delays
Michigan specialty crop growers are concerned state permitting delays will disrupt the ability to package their products this summer. Michigan Blueberry Advisory Committee President Chad Reenders tells Brownfield, “This past year, we’ve […]
Why John Deere
North Iowa farmer Josh Hitzhusen says his family uses John Deere equipment for several reasons. He tells Brownfield the machinery is dependable, the service is top-notch, and the technology continues to […]
Time to break out the meat thermometer
A lot of folks are making their way back to the grill now that temperatures are warming up and we’re nearing that traditional grilling season. Meredith Carruthers, a food safety […]
CME milk futures, cash dairy higher Thursday
Milk futures were higher and cash dairy prices were steady to higher Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Class III milk recovered most of Wednesday’s losses. May Class III milk was […]
More black cutworm moths found in Wisconsin
Photo: Black cutworm moths, Courtesy-Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Wisconsin ag officials say black cutworm moths have arrived in the state, and in big numbers. The Department […]
Ohio soils need warm, dry weather for planting
Planting has started in pockets of Ohio based on soil conditions Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldrige tells Brownfield drier weather in the southern part of the state has […]
Nestle Purina to expand Wisconsin pet food plant
A Wisconsin pet food manufacturer is expanding. Nestle Purina has announced a 195-million dollar project in Jefferson, Wisconsin, where Purina will increase production of wet pet food brands by nearly […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 25, 2024
May corn closed at $4.41, up 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $11.63 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $343.90, down $2.10May soybean oil […]
Wheat pushes higher again, soybeans bounce back from early losses
Soybeans were mixed. The market continues to monitor ongoing harvest in Brazil and Argentina’s harvest pace, which is expected to be quite large. The U.S. has been able to make […]
