FARM REPORTS
Join WCUB and the Brownfield Ag News Network as we cover local, state and national farm news and range from the local DHIA meeting to the Farm Bill. These reports also feature local farmers, hay markets, butter, cheese and milk prices.
WCUB has the market information farmers want and need to hear, Monday through Friday:
5:20 am is the Milwaukee Livestock – up-to-the-minute report on the current pricing for livestock
5:40 am is the Wisconsin News Ag Headlines Report - giving you a concise, timely & complete review of the day's top Ag news headlines impacting agriculture in Wisconsin
5:50 am is the Dairy Update - a program focusing on the dairy industry & featuring news relevant to the dairy industry. We feature dairy economists, new technology, markets and legislative activity impacting the nation's dairy farmers.
6:30 am is the Morning Wisconsin Agribusiness News Report - a program with new & features for and about Wisconsin farmers & agribusiness. Topics covered may range from state & national legislation to crop conditions and ag events. All news is anything directly impacting agriculture in Wisconsin.
6:50 am is the Managing for Profit Report - a program with expert perspectives on risk management in production agriculture. Today's farmers are not only crop & livestock producers but modern businessmen and women. This report includes information that will help producers better utilize crop insurance, government programs & other tools and to better understand everything from tax planning to environmental regulations.
10:40 am - Farmbreak - a program that's a snapshot of prices and factors driving the market, from weather to government reports to cash movement and international news. This is a quick & concise update of agricultural market activity and timely information affecting the business of farming.
11:50 am is the Midday Wisconsin Agribusiness News - a report giving a timely & current blend of news, features, weather & cash livestock market information relevant to farmers & agribusiness in Wisconsin.
12:40 pm is the Midday Livestock Report - a quick review of cash hog & cattle markets along with reasons behind price moves. Reports of boxed beef & pork carcass cutouts are included for a well-rounded review that helps set the stage for the day's livestock market.
12:50 pm is the Midday Commodity Update - an update on prices at both Chicago Board of Trades & Mercantile Exchange and a review of factors influencing those markets.
1:40 pm is the Farmbreak - a program that's a snapshot of prices and factors driving the market, from weather to government reports to cash movement and international news. This is a quick & concise update of agricultural market activity and timely information affecting the business of farming.
2:50 pm is the Commodity Settlement - a review of final prices from the futures exchanges as well as a detailed analysis provided by David Kohli of Allendale Inc. This program features the first word on government production, livestock and supply/demand reports. The final word on the day's agriculture markets and major farm news announced during the day that could impact the agricultural markets in the near term or down the road.
4:50 pm is the Afternoon Ag Headlines - a concise, timely and complete review of the day's top Ag news headlines impacting agriculture in the state.
3:50 pm Closing Farmbreak is a program that is a snapshot of prices and factors driving the market, from weather to government reports to cash movement and international news. This is a quick & concise update of agricultural market activity and timely information affecting the business of farming.
5:40 pm is the Milwaukee Livestock Report – up-to-the-minute report on the current pricing for livestock
6:20 pm is the Ag Calendar - a local glimpse of area ag events & meetings.
7:40 pm is Healthy Living - designed to educate and inform the consumer. Topics will range from food safety to heritage, heirloom and organic foods; from smart shopping and what to look for when buying meat. Healthy Living covers current legislation and many issues as they affect the consumer's choice and pocketbook.
8:40 pm is Two Cents with Cyndi Young has comments and opinions on agriculture and the ag industry from Brownfield Farm Director Cyndi Young. Using a lifetime of farm experience as her guide, Cyndi offers listeners her "2 cents" daily on issues impacting the farm, farm production and rural life.
On Saturdays, we feature:
6:50 am is the Best of Managing for Profit - a program re-feed of the most popular segments from our weekly Managing for Profit program
7:40 am is the Commodity Settlement - a review of final prices from the futures exchanges as well as a detailed analysis provided by David Kohli of Allendale Inc. This program features the first word on government production, livestock and supply/demand reports. The final word on the day's agriculture markets and major farm news announced during the day that could impact the agricultural markets in the near term or down the road.
8:40 am - Outdoor Adventures with Brownfield’s Brent Barnett combines his passion for storytelling with his love of hunting and fishing in this new weekly program. From the hardwoods to the shoreline, Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Brent Barnett will talk with outdoor industry experts about all the things you need to know for your hunting and fishing adventures. This program is geared towards people who love the outdoors.
9:40 am - Farm Break, a program that's a snapshot of prices and factors driving the market, from weather to government reports to cash movement and international news. This is a quick & concise update of agricultural market activity and timely information affecting the business of farming.
10:30 am - Best of Healthy Living, a recap of the week's Healthy Living report, - designed to educate and inform the consumer. Topics will range from food safety to heritage, heirloom and organic foods; from smart shopping and what to look for when buying meat. Healthy Living covers current legislation and many issues as they affect the consumer's choice and pocketbook.
11:30 am - Best of Cyndi's Two Cents, a recap of Cyndi's comments and opinions on agriculture and the ag industry from Brownfield Farm Director Cyndi Young. Using a lifetime of farm experience as her guide, Cyndi offers listeners her "2 cents" daily on issues impacting the farm, farm production and rural life.
6:19 pm is the Ag Calendar - a local glimpse of area ag events & meetings
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