Farmers Union members are optimistic about the proposed new USDA Packers and Stockyards rules. Lauren Langworthy with Wisconsin Farmers Union tells Brownfield their members are concerned about consolidation in agriculture, especially in the meat packing sector where four companies control much of the business. Langworthy says USDA’s new rule defines unfair practices. “And we think…… Continue Reading
Farmers, firefighters see effectiveness of soybean-based foam
Chemists at Crossplains Solutions developed a firefighting foam using soybean flour that was released to the market in March. Firefighters and farmers from around the country visited a Wisconsin fire training facility to see how well the foam works. Craig Kruse with the Watertown, South Dakota Fire Department tells Brownfield his city has dealt with…… Continue Reading
Dairy nutrition important for babies, moms.
The dairy checkoff is highlighting the benefits of dairy consumption for mothers and babies. A new campaign led by the dairy checkoff and MilkPEP is designed to elevate awareness and understanding of dairy’s contributions to the development of brain cognition during the first 1,000 days of life, encompassing pregnancy through the child’s second birthday. Checkoff…… Continue Reading
Nebraska seminar highlights innovative uses for U.S. meat products
A University of Nebraska meat extension specialist says finding innovative ways to utilize U.S. beef and pork helps grow demand on the global market. Jordan Wicks worked with four delegations from Latin America this week to develop unique eating experiences. One of them did a pork carnitas item out of a pork loin. We had…… Continue Reading
Miranda Lambert + Brendan McLoughlin Started as ‘Pen Pals’
In a new episode of Bunnie Xo’s podcast, Miranda Lambert spills the details on her early courtship with husband Brendan McLoughlin. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Keith Urban Serves Up Lynyrd Skynyrd + Brisket at Buc-ee’s
He really knows how to serve his fans. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Brad Paisley’s Wife Undergoes Surgery After Health Challenge
It’s been a tough couple of years … but there’s also an upside. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Every Song on Post Malone’s ‘F-1 Trillion’ Album, Ranked
We ranked every song on Post Malone’s new ‘F-1 Trillion’ album. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle, hog futures end the week lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower, pressured by direct cash business. October live cattle closed $2.45 lower at $178.30 and December live cattle closed $2.50 lower at $178.12. September feeders closed $4.17 lower at $239.50 and October feeders closed $4.95 lower at $235.95. Direct cash cattle trade took all week…… Continue Reading
Bayer wins Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruling
A U.S. appeals court has ruled federal law protects Bayer from a Roundup lawsuit in Pennsylvania. In a press release, Bayer officials say the Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Monsanto in the Schaffner v. Monsanto case, unanimously finding that the state-based failure-to-warn claims are preempted by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and…… Continue Reading
