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Nebraska cattle producer bracing for potential winter storm

A southeast Nebraska farmer has been busy preparing cattle ahead of a potential winter storm this weekend.   Logan Bredemeier says portable windbreak panels and calf shelters are being installed. “We’re working on getting everyone drove in close off of stock fields that’s either...

Biosecurity priority number 1 for Iowa turkey producer

A southeast Iowa turkey producer says he’s concerned about the rising number of highly pathogenic avian influenza cases across the state. “My heart goes out to all those folks that have had to deal with it. It’s devastating,” said Tim Meyer of Henry County....

Nebraska cattle producer says labor challenges are an ongoing concern

A western Nebraska cattle producer says the industry is facing headwinds as fewer generations return to the family farm. Jaclyn Wilson tells Brownfield finding qualified labor is becoming more challenging. “It’s about being competitively priced. It’s about pushing the lifestyle. It’s about, you know,...

Nutrien largest potash producer

The world’s largest crop inputs company is also the biggest potash producer. Nutrien Ag Solutions is based in Saskatchewan Canada, where it boasts six potash mines with more than 20 million metric tons of capacity. Head of marketing Brian Knifong says the process to...

Birds gone, questions remain for Pure Prairie Poultry producer

After the fallout from Iowa-based Pure Prairie Poultry’s abrupt closure, a Wisconsin contract farmer says he gave all of the birds away. Terry Filla tells Brownfield people came from near and far to take the free chickens. “Quite a few of them went over to Green...

Plenty of pumpkins from the nation’s top producer

A University of Illinois Extension educator says it was a good growing season for the nation’s top pumpkin producing state. Nathan Johanning tells Brownfield… “Both types of pumpkins are very prevalent, although we raise at least 80%, if not more, of the processing pumpkin.” ...

Egg producer optimistic about recall ending

The egg producer impacted by a recent salmonella recall is optimistic he can begin shipping to customers soon.  Milo Bontrager operates Milo’s Poultry Farms near Bonduel, Wisconsin, and packages his eggs and eggs from other producers for his brand, Tony’s Fresh Market, Happy Quackers...

Cattle producer says feed costs have been manageable

A southwest Iowa cattle producer says it’s been a calm start to the fall. Justin Ewalt says some input prices have leveled out. “Feed costs are manageable at the moment. We’ve had a stretch here where cattle prices are pretty high on the fat...

Iowa turkey producer reflects on industry uncertainties

A southeast Iowa turkey producer says 2024 has been a year of challenges. Tim Meyer raises nearly 60,000 turkeys annually in Henry County. “That market is slowly climbing out a little bit. I’m much more positive about the turkey market than I was six...

Dryness limiting producer gains in Michigan

The President of the Michigan Farm Bureau says crops have been maturing at a hyper speed. Carl Bednarski tells Brownfield, “It’s dry and the commodities are dry.” “We’re seeing some beans coming into single digits for moisture, and the farmers are adding it up...

Illinois cattle producer optimistic

A north central Illinois producer says things are going well in the cattle industry. David Mool, who raises beef cattle and row crops in McLean County, says he’s optimistic the market will hold. “I don’t envision this cow herd growing, and we certainly aren’t...