Month: April 2024

An agricultural equipment manufacturer says good labor and component quality remain challenging, but the outlook is improving.  Dennis Nuhn with Ontario, Canada-based Nuhn Industries tells Brownfield they make as many of their components as possible [Read More…]

Calving season is going well on a farm in northern Minnesota. Shayne Isane and his family raise around 300 head of cattle in Roseau County.  He says early spring weather has been mostly favorable. “Actually, [Read More…]

As more Midwestern farmers utilize cover crops, the practice of “planting green” is increasing in popularity. Southern Illinois farmer Dale Haudrich says he’s seen many benefits planting into a standing cover crop… “We will plant [Read More…]

One of the poultry facilities for the nation’s largest egg producer, Cal-Maine Foods, has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. The facility, located in Farwell, Texas (along the New Mexico border) will be required [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were higher ahead of widespread direct business. June live cattle closed $1.05 higher at $176.37 and August live cattle closed $1.02 higher at [Read More…]

A U.S. Congresswoman from Illinois says America’s broken immigration system is adding to the labor challenges facing farmers and ranchers. Nikki Budzinski, a member of the House Ag Committee, says it’s an issue she hears [Read More…]

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is concerned about the impact the Baltimore bridge collapse will have on agriculture. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield it’s a very important port. “And I’m sure we’re soon going to be [Read More…]