Month: July 2024
Ag News
Wisconsin farmers finally see mostly dry week
Wisconsin farmers saw nearly a full week, 6 days, suitable for field work last week. The USDA’s latest weekly crop progress and condition report shows 51% of the state is battling surplus soil moisture issues. [Read More…]
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Greater flood risk with Hurricane Beryl coming
The National Weather Service says flooding is expected to be elevated through mid-week along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, in the Eastern Corn Belt and Delta region. Hydrologist Mark Fuchs with the National Weather Service [Read More…]
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Building Demand
The soybean checkoff helps build demand. Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Vice Chairman Mark Lehenbauer of Hannibal, Missouri says it also builds profitability through production research. As a farmer leader, Lehenbauer has also seen what the [Read More…]
ABC National News
As stifling heat blankets the West, here’s what you can expect
ABC News Stifling, dangerous weather continued to blanket the West on Monday, coming on the heels of a weekend in which at least five U.S. cities, including Las Vegas, shattered all-time hot temperature records. The [Read More…]
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Governor Kristi Noem’s Social Media Accounts Deleted
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Longstanding official social media accounts belonging to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem appear to have been deleted without explanation. The accounts on Facebook, Instagram and X, the site formerly known as [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Report: Margot Robbie expecting first child with husband Tom Ackerley
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Hi, Barbie! Hi, mommy! People says “multiple sources” have confirmed Barbie star Margot Robbie is in a family way, expecting her first child with her husband, Tom Ackerley. That confirmation, however, didn’t come [Read More…]
Ag News
New NCGA vice president emphasizes need for a farm bill
The newly elected first vice president of the National Corn Growers Association says the farm bill is the group’s main focus. Jed Bower, from Ohio, says farmers need certainty. “A lot of the things we’re seeing in the [Read More…]
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2024 Indiana Pork Ham Breakfast
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson will cover the 2024 Indiana Pork Ham Breakfast, sponsored by Indiana Pork, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis on August 2nd, 2024. The post 2024 Indiana Pork Ham Breakfast appeared first [Read More…]
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Better Earth teaming with farmers to reduce waste
The vice president of sustainability with Better Earth says the company’s new compostable foodservice packaging is the first to be made exclusively with materials grown using regenerative agriculture methods. Savannah Seydel tells Brownfield… “We’ve been [Read More…]
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Availability and location driving farmland values
A certified appraiser in east-central Wisconsin says two factors are driving farmland values. Jeff Jens is with Compeer Financial. “Availability and location.” He tells Brownfield the amount of available land continues to be tight. “If [Read More…]
ABC National News
Hurricane Beryl live updates: Man killed by fallen treen in Houston area
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Hurricane Beryl strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall along the Gulf Coast of Texas early Monday morning. The earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane in history, the storm [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Biden sends defiant letter to Democrats says time to end questions, come together
Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In a lengthy letter to Democrats, President Joe Biden on Monday says it is time for the party to come together so they can have the best chance at beating [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
House Oversight Committee requests interview, documents from Biden’s physician
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (WASHINGTON) — The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee issued a letter on Sunday to President Joe Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, requesting a transcribed interview and [Read More…]
ABC Business News
What is shoulder season? Experts weigh in with tips to save on airfare, hotels in opposite seasons
Craig Hastings/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — There’s still plenty of time to plan more fun in the sun summer getaways, but if you haven’t yet booked travel for shoulder season — or winter holidays — [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Blake Lively back to ribbing hubby Ryan Reynolds with “spring break” post
JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images While there was a recent pause in the good-natured online ribbing between Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds with her sweet reply to a thirst-trap photo of the Deadpool [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Brad Pitt has the need for speed in breakneck teaser to racing drama ‘F1’
Warner Bros. Pictures Warner Bros. and Apple Original Films has released the teaser to Brad Pitt‘s anticipated racing drama F1, and in it, the superstar is feeling the need for speed. Most appropriate, as the [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In Brief: John Cena retiring from wrestling, and more
WWE legend John Cena announced his retirement from the ring at the entertainment company’s Money in the Bank event in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday, July 6. The wrestler-turned-actor revealed that he would embark on one [Read More…]
Ag News
Southwest Michigan No-Till Field Day
Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip will cover the Southwest Michigan No-Till Field Day Friday, July 19, 2024 in Marcellus. The post Southwest Michigan No-Till Field Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Ag News
Likelihood of getting a farm bill passed this year continues to dwindle
Time is running out for Congress to get a farm bill accomplished in 2024. The head lobbyist for NCBA says he hasn’t changed his opinion on Congress’ ability to get it across the finish [Read More…]
Ag News
Wisconsin farmers await first soybean processing plant
Wisconsin’s Soybean Marketing Board looks forward to getting an in-state soybean crushing plant. Farmer Andy Bensend is on the board and tells Brownfield the dairy and poultry producers need soybean meal, yet Wisconsin soybeans must [Read More…]