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Legislation that creates a Wisconsin nitrogen optimization pilot program and assists with improving water quality is now awaiting the Governor’s signature.  Chad Zuleger Chad Zuleger is with the Dairy Business Association. He tells Brownfield, “It helps incentivize farmers who are engaging in new practices to reduce nitrogen on their farms. It’s really important that we start seeking new alternatives so farmers have the tools they need to address the water […]

The Dakota Events Complex at South Dakota’s state fairgrounds will start to take shape this spring.  The new heated year-round use facility will replace the Open Class Beef Complex building that burned down in 2020. State Fairgrounds Manager Peggy Besch tells Brownfield the original 200-thousand square foot plan was trimmed back to about 150-thousand square feet because of COVID-related supply chain issues. “Construction materials have gone (up) anywhere from 36% […]

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Farmers are doing what they can to get the fuel they need for planting season at the best price possible. Wisconsin farmer John Eron says he’s glad they installed more on-farm fuel storage in the early 2000’s. “We’re in good shape to get us through spring but you know, we’re definitely going to have to purchase fuel for the fall harvests. I’m hoping we can make it through side-dress time […]

A bill meant to streamline river flooding prevention and repair measures in Missouri was introduced to a state Senate committee Monday. The bill’s sponsor, Missouri Senator Dan Hegeman, testified on behalf of his flood resiliency bill before the Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources committee saying it would protect Missourians from a repeat of the $20 billion of damage caused by the 2019 flood. “It’s my hope that using this […]

A dairy robot manufacturer is discontinuing new product sales in Russia and Belarus.  Lely issued a statement saying they are concerned about the population’s food supply and the welfare of the cows, but they condemn all forms of violence used by Russia against the people of Ukraine. Lely says they will only supply spare parts and consumables to existing Lely customers within the parameters of worldwide sanctions. Lely has also […]

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were up and feeders were mostly higher, watching corn and the early stages of this week’s direct cash cattle business. April live was up $1.15 at $139.05 and June was $1.52 higher at $135.45. March feeders, the exception, were down $.57 at $154.02 and April was up $.65 at $160.32. Direct cash cattle business was underway by Tuesday afternoon. Light trade was reported at […]

Increasing fuel prices are a big concern for farmers heading into spring planting season. John Yeley, who farms corn and soybeans near Marshall in east central Illinois, tells Brownfield sudden price volatility stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is making it difficult to decide when and if he should lock in fuel supplies. “I priced a semi load of off-highway diesel about 10 days ago. It was $3.40 a gallon […]

May corn closed at $7.53, up 2 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $16.89 and 3/4, up 30 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $473.30, up $14.60May soybean oil closed at 75.75, up 153 pointsMay wheat closed at $12.86 and 1/2, down 7 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle closed at $139.05, up $1.15Apr. lean hogs closed at $102.92, up $2.65Mar. ...