Category: Ag News

Eating with parents helps kids’ body image

March 25, 2019

Eating meals with parents, especially breakfast, can help kids have a better body image. That’s what a new study has found. Ginny Winter, director of the University of Missouri Center for Body Image Research says children and adolescents are under a lot of pressure from social media and pop culture about their physical appearance. Continue …

Trump approves Iowa disaster declaration

March 23, 2019

President Trump has approved a disaster declaration for most of Iowa after record-setting flood damage. The White House announced Saturday afternoon the declaration clears the way for federal assistance in 61 of Iowa’s 99 counties. Trump also declared a disaster in Nebraska earlier this week. Individuals and businesses in Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, and Woodbury …

Dairy farmers seek state support for Dairy Innovation Hub

March 23, 2019

Wisconsin farmers are asking the state to invest in a Dairy Innovation Hub. John Holevoet with the Dairy Business Association tells Brownfield the seven-million-dollar annual cost isn’t much when you look at the industry’s impact. “You’re getting a lot for that money first of all. It’s point-zero-two percent of our overall annual impact on the …

U.S. trade delegation prepares for China trip

March 23, 2019

President Donald Trump is sending a trade negotiation team from the U.S. to China. The White House confirms that U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Deputy Trade Representative Jeffrey Gerrish and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchen will have meetings with the Chinese in Beijing starting Thursday. The White House also says a Chinese trade delegation led by …

Flooding creates problems but brings good will

March 22, 2019

A lot of northwest Missouri farmers had to scramble to get livestock, grain and hay out of way of rising water. Atchison County farmer Richard Oswald was among those surprised by the rapid increase in flows following a dam failure in Nebraska. “I think Monday morning nobody in my area really suspected anything like this …

Hog futures take a breather heading into the weekend

March 22, 2019

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, cattle futures ended the day mixed. Contracts were overbought and needed a correction. The Cattle on Feed report was neutral to bearish. April live cattle closed $.17 lower at $129.72 and June live cattle closed $.40 lower at $123.50. April feeder cattle closed $.12 lower at $148.80 and May feeder …

Farm Bureau FUSION conference brings to light priorities for next gen leadership

March 22, 2019

The opioid crisis, depression, and succession planning are top of mind for the next generation of Farm Bureau leaders. Minnesota Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher committee member Ava Breise attended the recent FUSION conference in Milwaukee hosted by AFBF. “There was a speaker talking about opioids in rural communities. It’s kind of crazy (because) …

Dairy evolving with consumer preferences

March 22, 2019

The CEO of Midwest Dairy says the industry is doing a good job keeping up with the wants and needs of consumers. Lucas Lentsch tells Brownfield preferences are robust and ever-changing. “It isn’t so much about trying to manage change or control it, it’s just trying to evolve with it.” He says dairy is adapting …

Field conditions in Wyffels territory quite variable

March 22, 2019

Field conditions vary across the Midwest. Wyffels Hybrids agronomist Brent Tharp says there’s quite a variance in states they cover like Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota. “You get down into southern Illinois, it’s still wet down there but guys are starting to think about getting into the fields. Then you get up …

FFA, 4-H members could save more money through new legislation

March 22, 2019

A bill introduced in the U.S. House aims to provide an economic boost to youth 21 and younger who earn money through their agriculture related FFA or 4-H projects. Jennifer Sirangelo, President of the National 4-H Council tells Brownfield this would help young people who have projects outside of production agriculture as well. “We know …

PEDv discovered at Oklahoma livestock show

March 22, 2019

The porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) has been discovered at a junior livestock show in Oklahoma. Roy Lee Lindsey, director of the Oklahoma Pork Council, says pigs at the Oklahoma Youth Expo started getting sick earlier this week. “We asked a veterinarian to walk through the barn and see what they thought, and our vets …

Milk production up slightly in February

March 22, 2019

A dairy markets expert says milk production climbed again, even with fewer cows. Mark Stephenson with the University of Wisconsin’s Dairy Profitability Center says, “We did have milk production in the latest report that actually ticked up a little bit. We’re still under a 1% increase, but it was up from the last two months. …

Corn up on export sale to China

March 22, 2019

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Soybeans continue to wait for the upcoming talks with China after another week of conflicting signals from both sides. Cabinet-level trade meetings are scheduled for next week. Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans have improved but haven’t come anywhere close to the rumored amounts, and possible soybean …

Cold, wet weather a challenge for cattleman

March 22, 2019

Livestock producers have put in extra hours to keep cattle healthy through tough weather. Vince Buck in Central Missouri has been calving since January and has been especially watchful. “If you’re not there when they hit the ground in the cold weather they’re pretty much done,” Buck told Brownfield Ag News. “We’ve spent more time …

Farmers on edge about spring planting

March 22, 2019

Franklin tested their planter on high ground in preparation for dryer planting conditions. Wet weather has farmers on edge about spring planting. “It’s not dire yet, but boy, there is some head scratching going on.” Ken Franklin farms corn, beans and wheat in Taylorville, Illinois. He tells Brownfield he posted a photo on Twitter of …

DC Must Step Up on Flood Disaster Aid Now

March 22, 2019

Widespread historic flooding across Midwest can’t be dismissed by Washington, DC, lawmakers as a “seasonal thing” or a one-off event. It will have dramatic negative impact across the agriculture supply chain, from forcing some producers out of business to keeping other farmers from spring planting, to drastically cutting the cattle supply to springboarding feed prices …

Iowa’s governor requests expedited disaster declaration

March 22, 2019

Hamburg, Iowa (photo courtesy IPTV) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has asked President Trump to grant an expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 57 counties that have been impacted by recent flooding along the Missouri River and other parts of the state. In her request, Reynolds also indicated that the state will need federal recovery assistance in …

Extensive damage to flooded farmland in eastern Nebraska

March 22, 2019

An Extension agronomist in Nebraska says flood damage to farmland in his area is extensive. Nathan Mueller covers Dodge and Washington counties in east-central Nebraska. “Dodge and Washington are heavy in terms of acres in flood plains,” Mueller says. “For example, just in Dodge County, that’s about 176-thousand acres. Over half the acres have some …

Financial pain on dairy farms being felt by neighbors

March 22, 2019

The financial pain endured on many dairy farms is being felt by surrounding communities. South Dakota dairy farmer and Midwest Dairy chairman Allen Merrill says several years of negative margins has taken a toll on dairy farmers and their neighbors. “You just talk to some of the people that we use (who) service dairy farmers, …

Modest increase in conventional corn interest

March 22, 2019

A Midwest seed company is seeing a modest uptick in conventional corn interest. Wyffels Hybrids agronomist Brent Tharp says non-GMO sales are up about one to two percent this year. “It’s not a wholesale change, I think there’s guys looking at it (and) experimenting with it.” He tells Brownfield there has been a greater shift …

State Weather Alerts

South Dakota Flood Warning

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Rivers In South Dakota... Big Sioux River Above Watertown .the Following River Forecasts Include Forecast Precipitation Through The Next 24 Hours. Any Additional Future Precipitation Could Affect The Forecasts. ...Read More.
Effective: March 25, 2019 at 4:19amExpires: March 29, 2019 at 8:00amTarget Area: Codington

Flood Warning
Big Sioux River At Brandon Redwood River At Russell .the Following River Forecasts Include Forecast Precipitation Through Tonight. Any Additional Future Rains Could Affect The Crest Forecasts. ...observed Flooding Increased From Moderate To Major Severity... ...Read More.
Effective: March 25, 2019 at 3:01amExpires: March 26, 2019 at 7:00amTarget Area: Minnehaha

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Rivers In South Dakota... Big Sioux River At Watertown .the Following River Forecasts Include Forecast Precipitation Through The Next 24 Hours. Any Additional Future Precipitation Could Affect The Forecasts. ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 10:55pmExpires: March 26, 2019 at 2:55amTarget Area: Codington

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Rivers In South Dakota... Mud Creek Near Rauville South Branch Mud Creek Near Rauville .the Following River Forecasts Include Forecast Precipitation Through The Next 24 Hours. Any Additional Future Precipitation Could Affect ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 10:52pmExpires: March 26, 2019 at 2:51amTarget Area: Codington

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Rivers In South Dakota... Little Minnesota River Near Peever .the Following River Forecasts Include Forecast Precipitation Through The Next 24 Hours. Any Additional Future Precipitation Could Affect The Forecasts. ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 10:10pmExpires: April 1, 2019 at 9:00amTarget Area: Roberts

Flood Warning
...the National Weather Service In Aberdeen Has Issued A Flood Warning For The Following Rivers In South Dakota... Big Sioux River At Watertown - Broadway Avenue .the Following River Forecasts Include Forecast Precipitation Through The Next 24 Hours. Any Additional Future Precipitation Could Affect The Forecasts. ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 10:32pmExpires: March 26, 2019 at 1:32amTarget Area: Codington

Flood Warning
.increased Flows Along The Cheyenne River Resulting From Snowmelt And Ice Break-up Continue To Produce Minor Flooding Near And Downstream Of Plainview. Additional Snowmelt And Ice Break-up Will Allow High Flows And Minor Flooding To Continue Through Early In The Week. The Flood Warning Continues For ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 8:39pmExpires: March 25, 2019 at 8:38pmTarget Area: Haakon; Ziebach

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Rivers In South Dakota... Grand River Near Little Eagle .the Following River Forecasts Include Forecast Precipitation Through The Next 24 Hours. Any Additional Future Precipitation Could Affect The Forecasts. ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 8:06pmExpires: March 26, 2019 at 12:00pmTarget Area: Corson

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Rivers In South Dakota...iowa...minnesota... Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon Vermillion River Near Vermillion Split Rock Creek Near Corson Rock River At Rock Rapids ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 8:05pmExpires: March 26, 2019 at 12:04amTarget Area: Beadle

Flood Warning
.flooding Resulting From Snowmelt And Ice Break-up Continues On The Little Missouri River At Camp Crook. Warming Temperatures Through The Middle Of The Week Will Lead To Further Snowmelt And Ice Break-up Along The River, Contributing To Continued High Flows And Potential Ice Jams. As A Result, Flooding Will Continue Through Much Of The Week, With Fluctuating River Levels And Additional Rises ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 7:55pmExpires: March 29, 2019 at 8:00amTarget Area: Harding

Flood Warning
...a Flood Warning Remains In Effect Until 245 Pm Cdt Wednesday For Western Todd And Central Mellette Counties... Emergency Management And Automated Reporting Gauges Indicate That High Flows And Flooding Continue Along The Little White River In Todd And Mellette Counties. Light Precipitation Through Early Monday And Ongoing Snowmelt Will Allow Flooding To Continue Through Early ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 2:48pmExpires: March 26, 2019 at 5:08amTarget Area: Todd

Flood Warning
...a Flood Warning Remains In Effect Until 245 Pm Cdt Wednesday For Western Todd And Central Mellette Counties... Emergency Management And Automated Reporting Gauges Indicate That High Flows And Flooding Continue Along The Little White River In Todd And Mellette Counties. Light Precipitation Through Early Monday And Ongoing Snowmelt Will Allow Flooding To Continue Through Early ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 6:22pmExpires: March 27, 2019 at 10:00amTarget Area: Mellette

Flood Warning
...a Flood Warning Remains In Effect Until 1145 Am Mdt Monday For Southeastern Bennett County... County Officials, Local Law Enforcement, And Automated Reporting Gauges Indicate That Major Flooding Continues Along The Little White River In Bennett County. Most County Roads Near The River Are Impassable Or Have Been Washed Out As A Result Of The Flooding. ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 8:05pmExpires: March 26, 2019 at 12:04amTarget Area: Bennett

Flood Warning
...a Flood Warning Remains In Effect Until 915 Pm Mdt Monday For Central Oglala Lakota...west Central Jackson And Southeastern Pennington Counties... Automated River Gauges Indicate That Moderate To Near-record Flooding Continues Along The White River From The Nebraska State Line Through The Badlands. Runoff From Ongoing Snowmelt And ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 8:05pmExpires: March 26, 2019 at 12:04amTarget Area: Jackson; Oglala Lakota; Pennington

Flood Warning
.high River Levels Will Continue Along The White River Through Early Next Week As A Result Of Snowmelt And Light Precipitation, Producing Minor To Moderate Flooding. Debris In The Channel Could Also Lead To Some Fluctuations In The River Levels During That Time. The Flood Warning Continues For The White River Near Oacoma. ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 6:22pmExpires: March 25, 2019 at 6:22pmTarget Area: Lyman; Tripp

Flood Warning
.high River Levels Will Continue Along The White River Through Early Next Week As A Result Of Snowmelt And Light Precipitation, Producing Minor To Moderate Flooding. Debris In The Channel Could Also Lead To Some Fluctuations In The River Levels During That Time. The Flood Warning Continues For The White River Near Kadoka. ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 6:22pmExpires: March 26, 2019 at 10:00amTarget Area: Jackson

Flood Warning
.high River Levels Will Continue Along The White River Through Early Next Week As A Result Of Snowmelt And Light Precipitation, Producing Minor To Moderate Flooding. Debris In The Channel Could Also Lead To Some Fluctuations In The River Levels During That Time. The Flood Warning Continues For The White River Near White River. ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 6:22pmExpires: March 27, 2019 at 10:00amTarget Area: Jones; Mellette

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Rivers In South Dakota... Big Sioux River Near Florence .the Following River Forecasts Include Forecast Precipitation Through The Next 24 Hours. Any Additional Future Precipitation Could Affect The Forecasts. ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 6:17pmExpires: March 25, 2019 at 10:17pmTarget Area: Grant

Flood Warning
.flooding Continues Along The Moreau River Due To Snowmelt And Ice Break-up. With Further Snowmelt And Ice Break-up Expected Through Early Next Week, Increased Flows And Ice Jams Will Continue To Produce Minor To Moderate Flooding And Fluctuating River Levels. The Flood Warning Continues For The Moreau River Near Faith. ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 4:23pmExpires: March 26, 2019 at 2:36pmTarget Area: Perkins

Flood Warning
...the National Weather Service In Aberdeen Has Issued A Flood Warning For The Following Rivers In South Dakota... Bad River Near Fort Pierre .the Following River Forecasts Include Forecast Precipitation Through The Next 24 Hours. Any Additional Future Precipitation Could Affect The Forecasts. ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 2:48pmExpires: March 26, 2019 at 5:08amTarget Area: Stanley

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Rivers In South Dakota... Big Sioux River Near Castlewood .the Following River Forecasts Include Forecast Precipitation Through The Next 24 Hours. Any Additional Future Precipitation Could Affect The Forecasts. ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 1:25pmExpires: April 1, 2019 at 6:00amTarget Area: Hamlin

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Rivers In South Dakota... Big Sioux River Above Lake Kampeska Big Sioux River Below Watertown .the Following River Forecasts Include Forecast Precipitation Through The Next 24 Hours. Any Additional Future Precipitation Could Affect ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 9:19amExpires: March 25, 2019 at 1:18pmTarget Area: Codington

Flood Warning
The National Weather Service In Aberdeen Has Extended The * Flood Warning For... Snowmelt In... Grant County In Northeastern South Dakota... * Until 1030 Am Cdt Monday. * At 1010 Am Cdt, Emergency Management Reported Flooding In Portions ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 9:08amExpires: March 25, 2019 at 1:08pmTarget Area: Grant

Flood Warning
...forecast Flooding Changed From Moderate To Record Severity For The Following Rivers In South Dakota... Moreau River Near Whitehorse .the Following River Forecasts Include Forecast Precipitation Through The Next 24 Hours. Any Additional Future Precipitation Could Affect The Forecasts. ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 9:08amExpires: March 25, 2019 at 1:08pmTarget Area: Dewey

Flood Warning
...the Flood Warning Continues For The Following Rivers In South Dakota... Willow Creek Near Watertown .the Following River Forecasts Include Forecast Precipitation Through The Next 24 Hours. Any Additional Future Precipitation Could Affect The Forecasts. ...Read More.
Effective: March 24, 2019 at 8:59amExpires: March 25, 2019 at 12:58pmTarget Area: Codington