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  • Early season turkey hunting strategies
    by Brent Barnett on March 25 , 2023 10:00 am at 10:00 am

    A turkey hunting expert from Minnesota says the early season can be a fun time to hunt turkeys. Shane Simpson tells Brownfield there are several things to focus on when hunting gobblers during the first few days of the season. Listen to his tips and advice on this week’s episode of Outdoor Adventures below. AUDIO: Brownfield’s Outdoor Adventures 3-25-2023 with guest Shane Simpson …

  • Kinnard Farm reaches settlement with Wisconsin DNR
    by Larry Lee on March 24 , 2023 9:20 pm at 9:20 pm

    The rotary parlor at Kinnard Farms A Wisconsin farm that sued the state’s Department of Natural Resources over additional water quality testing has decided to settle the case instead of fully pursuing a court decision. Kinnard Farms near Casco in northeast Wisconsin argued it should not be required to conduct additional water quality tests near fields where they have spread manure.  The additional requirement in their concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) permit came after the State Supreme Court ruled in favor of the environmental group Clean Wisconsin, which took the DNR to court saying they had the authority to require additional water testing near large farms. …

  • WPS Farm Show starts Tuesday
    by Larry Lee on March 24 , 2023 8:58 pm at 8:58 pm

    Wisconsin’s largest and longest-running farm show begins Tuesday. The 61st WPS Farm Show is hosted each year by Wisconsin Public Service, a utility provider for much of Wisconsin, and their We Energies partners at the Experimental Aircraft Association grounds in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Matt Cullen Matt Cullen with WPS tells Brownfield he’s expecting another well-attended show. “We have approximately 400 exhibitors from 19 states and two countries, and some of the things that they are bringing are familiar items that they have seen in years past, like robotic milking equipment and precision planting technology, and the large farm machinery always is a staple of the WPS Farm Show.” Cullen says farmers can expect to see more drone technology at this year’s show. …

  • Work out planter software kinks now
    by Mark Dorenkamp on March 24 , 2023 8:57 pm at 8:57 pm

    Farmers are preparing for a busy spring planting season. Stine Seed director of agronomy Tom Larson says understanding how software technology can lead to greater efficiencies is part of that preparation for many growers. “If there’s updates, the time to install those updates is now. And having those technicians come out and do the practice run across your yard and make sure everything is functioning the way it’s intended.” He tells Brownfield there are usually consequences when farmers wait until the first day of planting. …

  • Corn Refiners Association discusses ag bioeconomy hopes in the farm bill
    by Amie Simpson on March 24 , 2023 8:47 pm at 8:47 pm

    The president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association says the organization would like to see the agriculture bioeconomy addressed in the 2023 Farm Bill. John Bode says CRA is working with other ag groups to promote development of the ag bioeconomy.   “There is so much that can be done to expand our rural economy by building out renewables that can be used to build the space of petrochemicals and a broad array of products and do that with a reduced carbon footprint and generally a really positive sustainability story,” he says. …

  • SD farmers expect later start to spring planting
    by Carah Hart on March 24 , 2023 8:16 pm at 8:16 pm

    South Dakota farmers are expecting spring planting delays due to the cool spring temperatures forecasted and the heavy snowpack. In Mitchell, South Dakota, Chet Edinger says he is hoping to start fieldwork by mid-April, but other farmers are considering a May 1 start. “That’s about two to three weeks late. It’s hard to say, but it’s looking doubtful planting will have a normal timeline at this point.” Volga farmer Scott VanderWal says any changes in planting intentions will wait until closer to the final planting date for corn. …

  • Live cattle, hog futures finish the week higher
    by Meghan Grebner on March 24 , 2023 8:13 pm at 8:13 pm

    At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were higher, and feeders were lower watching corn and unwinding the week’s direct cash business.  April live cattle closed $.85 higher at $163 and June lives closed $.80 higher at $156.60.  April feeders closed $.20 lower at $194.80 and May feeder cattle closed $1.05 lower at $197.55.  It was a quiet Friday for direct cash cattle business.  For the week, Northern dressed deals were at mostly $264 to $265, steady to $1 higher than the prior week’s weighted average basis in Nebraska.  …

  • Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 24, 2023
    by John Perkins on March 24 , 2023 8:08 pm at 8:08 pm

    May corn closed at $6.43, up 11 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $14.28 and 1/4, up 8 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $445.10, up $6.80May soybean oil closed at 53.27, up 110 pointsMay wheat closed at $6.88 and 1/2, up 26 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle closed at $163.00, up 85 centsApr. feeder cattle closed at $194.80, down 20 centsApr. …

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  • Organic farmers ask for $100 million annual research funding – March 22, 2023
    by The Farm Report on March 22 , 2023 1:08 pm at 1:08 pm

    Organic farmers ask for $100 million annual research funding The 2023 farm bill should gradually scale up federal funding for organic agriculture research and extension to $100 million a year, said the National Organic Coalition on Tuesday. The alliance of farm, environment and consumer groups also said the USDA should… Continue reading The post Organic farmers ask for $100 million annual research funding – March 22, 2023 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.

  • Key House Democrat says ‘no way’ to SNAP cuts – March 21, 2023
    by The Farm Report on March 21 , 2023 1:12 pm at 1:12 pm

    Key House Democrat says ‘no way’ to SNAP cuts Congress will write the 2023 farm bill without harming SNAP, notwithstanding Republican suggestions to restrict food-stamp eligibility, said the senior Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee on Monday. “There is no way we are going to accept any cuts in this… Continue reading The post Key House Democrat says ‘no way’ to SNAP cuts – March 21, 2023 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.

  • In the background for the farm bill: How many farms and what size? – March 20, 2023
    by The Farm Report on March 20 , 2023 1:25 pm at 1:25 pm

    In the background for the farm bill: How many farms and what size? Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack reached back to the Carter era in calling for a transformational 2023 farm bill that helps small and medium-size farmers earn more from the land rather than move to town. Secretary Bob Bergland… Continue reading The post In the background for the farm bill: How many farms and what size? – March 20, 2023 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.

  • Senator warns of farm-size conflict in farm bill negotiations – March 17, 2023
    by The Farm Report on March 17 , 2023 5:54 pm at 5:54 pm

    Senator warns of farm-size conflict in farm bill negotiations At the same time that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack called for more attention to small and midsize farmers, who see limited revenue from agriculture, a key Southern senator cautioned on Thursday against “a small farm versus big farm conflict” in writing… Continue reading The post Senator warns of farm-size conflict in farm bill negotiations – March 17, 2023 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.

  • At listening session, calls for greater farm bill funding and a stronger SNAP – March 16, 2023
    by The Farm Report on March 16 , 2023 4:39 pm at 4:39 pm

    At listening session, calls for greater farm bill funding and a stronger SNAP Congress needs to modernize the crop insurance program and update farm subsidies to reflect higher input costs and volatile commodity markets when it writes the new farm bill, said the leader of the largest U.S. farm group… Continue reading The post At listening session, calls for greater farm bill funding and a stronger SNAP – March 16, 2023 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.

  • Farm bill should expand climate-smart initiative – March 15, 2023
    by The Farm Report on March 15 , 2023 4:36 pm at 4:36 pm

    Farm bill should expand climate-smart initiative The Biden administration has committed $3.1 billion to 141 pilot projects to develop climate-smart commodities and the new farm bill should fund additional projects, said the AGree farm policy initiative on Wednesday. In a set of farm bill priorities, AGree also said the USDA… Continue reading The post Farm bill should expand climate-smart initiative – March 15, 2023 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.

  • Cost of fighting bird flu outbreaks tops $670 million – March 14, 2023
    by The Farm Report on March 14 , 2023 2:13 pm at 2:13 pm

    Cost of fighting bird flu outbreaks tops $670 million The Agriculture Department promotes comprehensive biosecurity measures on the farm as the “best and prudent approach” to combat bird flu outbreaks that have killed 58.6 million birds in domestic flocks in 13 months. The viral disease drove up egg prices during… Continue reading The post Cost of fighting bird flu outbreaks tops $670 million – March 14, 2023 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.

  • Farm finances are strong, but rise in land values slows – March 13, 2023
    by The Farm Report on March 13 , 2023 3:39 pm at 3:39 pm

    Farm finances are strong, but rise in land values slows High commodity prices supported “profit opportunities for many producers across the farm sector” ahead of the spring planting season, although there were concerns about operating expenses, higher interest rates and drought, said the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank. USDA climate… Continue reading The post Farm finances are strong, but rise in land values slows – March 13, 2023 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.

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