Year: 2025

Wisconsin’s state climatologist says climate change is not new, with measurable differences every year. Steve Vavrus tells Brownfield the state has been a little warmer and wetter almost every year since recordkeeping began in the [Read More…]

Wisconsin’s first avian influenza case in a dairy herd means a change in the state’s milk testing procedure. Adam Brock with the state’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says Wisconsin was able to [Read More…]

Farmers from across the country are stressing the need for congressional intervention to secure ag labor policy. North Carolina apple grower Linda Pryor tells Brownfield she’s very appreciative of the Department of Labor reforming how [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.7050.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.02 at $1.34.  Two sales were recorded at $1.34 and $1.3475.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.42.  No sales were recorded.  Butter prices were down $0.03 at $1.3850. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.38 to $1.39.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0125 at $1.17.  Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.1575 to $1.17.  [Read More…]

The president of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association is celebrating several successes as 2025 ends. Jake Thompson of Barnesville says the state increased the elk and wolf depredation funds. “That was really really huge because [Read More…]

A livestock economist says he’s seeing some data that suggests at least some herd expansion could be underway. Kenny Burdine is with the University of Kentucky. “Cow slaughter is still running about 18 percent below [Read More…]

The co-founder of AgMarket.Net says China’s lack of U.S. soybean imports isn’t overly surprising due to the recent trade dispute. Jim McCormick says they usually buy lots of grain during the fall, but “What you’re [Read More…]

Many challenges can emerge when farmers spray herbicides to control weeds. Drew Butler, adjuvant portfolio manager for Loveland Products, says one issue that often arises involves the water used for mixing. “Anytime you’re using a [Read More…]

Missouri Soybean Association President Renee Fordyce says agriculture is hurting right now and it’s important to take care of others, not just in the holiday season. Listen to learn more now! The post Taking Care [Read More…]

An ag financing specialist says growers should stay in close contact with their lenders regardless of whether they qualify for the USDA’s Bridge Assistance Program. Ian McGonigal with GreenStone Farm Credit Services tells Brownfield, “At [Read More…]