Month: July 2023

Dairy groups are encouraging farmers and consumers to comment on the Food and Drug Administration’s draft guidance for dairy labeling before it’s too late. Brody Stapel Brody Stapel with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative tells Brownfield [Read More…]

A Michigan farmer says he’s surprised how well his wheat held up this year with weather extremes. Sanilac County’s Dennis Gardner tells Brownfield his farm received about 10 inches of rain the past two weeks. [Read More…]

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mixed and feeders were up, watching corn and waiting for the week’s direct business to develop. August live was down $.62 at $178.05 and October was $.45 lower [Read More…]

Improving communication and advocacy are the main goals for the newly elected Chairman of the Mid-America Port Commission. Blake Roderick of Pittsfield, Illinois tells Brownfield he will prioritize in-person meetings with legislators, county boards and [Read More…]

A dairy economist says higher cattle prices have helped motivate dairy farmers to reduce their cow herds. Vice President of Global Operations and Insights Alyssa Badger with Highground Dairy tells Brownfield U.S. milk production declines [Read More…]

Livestock producers are doing what they can to keep animals cool during this week’s heatwave. Brennen Toquam finishes hogs in southeast Minnesota and says water is critical. “We have misters in the barn to try [Read More…]

The president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says producers have outlined their priorities for the farm bill — and protecting animal health is at the top of the list. Todd Wilkinson a cow/calf operator [Read More…]

Oat harvest is progressing across Iowa. USDA’s latest crop report lists the pace slightly ahead of the five-year average at 36 percent, and north-central Iowa farmer Rusty Olson tells Brownfield growing conditions have been good. [Read More…]