Brownfield

Photo: (L-R) USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Rick Adamski, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz, Wisconsin FSA State Director Eugene Schriefer The USDA Deputy Secretary told a Friday farmer mental health roundtable that rural mental health care funding remains a priority.  Jewel Bronaugh says USDA was fortunate to get funding in last farm bill they could use to help state ag departments establish farmer mental health […]

June Class III Milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed 26 cents higher at $24.51.  July up 23 at $24.60.  August futures up 18 at $24.36.  September through November contracts 23 to 27 cents higher. Dry whey up $0.0125 at $0.5225. Blocks steady at $2.28. Barrels up $0.01 at $2.2950. Butter down $0.0125 at $2.8775.  Four trades were made ranging from $2.87 to $2.89. Nonfat dry milk up $0.0050 […]

An annual ag-based fundraiser will reach a milestone later this summer. The Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show enters its 40th year of raising money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Governor Kim Reynolds tells Brownfield they hope to raise $400,000 this year. “I love the kids that put in the time and the work to raise these steers, and to have the opportunity to be a part of […]

A state ag director says more trade discussions are needed with Mexico after participating in a trade mission to the country last week. Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn said key trade discussions with Mexico will have a strong impact on U.S. farmers. She tells Brownfield at the top of that list is the trading partner’s push to block imports of GMO products by 2024. “We want to make sure that […]

A leading grain market economist doubts negation attempts by the United Nations with Russia to allow Ukrainian grain exports will open any trade. Kenneth Scott Zuckerberg with CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange tells Brownfield the U.N. likely doesn’t have the authority to make a deal with Russia removing sanctions against the country. “First of all, the U.N. isn’t in charge of the sanctions that are coming against Russia,” he said. “And then […]

JBS has agreed to develop and implement an infectious disease preparedness plan to better protect employees. The Brazilian-owned food processing company made the announcement as part of a settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration after inspections at two facilities revealed failures protecting workers from coronavirus hazards. Between April and August of 2020, a plant in Greeley, Colorado saw outbreaks result in the deaths of five employees and more […]

As June dairy monthly quickly approaches, it’s a good time to highlight the health benefits of milk at any age, but especially for children.  Healthy Living: ...

An ag economist says demand for biofuels has added stronger price support for commodities. Nathan Kauffman with the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank says prior to the pandemic, commodity prices were expected to remain steady through 2022. But, he says, that’s changed. “There are underlying sources for demand for agricultural products. That could be exports, but that could also be energy products that we’re talking about that I think put […]

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows slight improvement for extended dryness in the Great Plains after a week of rainy weather. North-Central Kansas cattle producer Ethan Dickerson says conditions have improved, but his area remains in severe drought.   “We’re probably about 10 to 15 inches behind coming back from the drought starting last fall.” He tells Brownfield Mother Nature brought more than 2 inches of rain recently. “A week […]