Grain Prices In A Slump & Heat Wave Has Implications

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Fifty million dollars is going to improve agricultural roads. Mike Koles with the Wisconsin Towns Association says in one application, the Agricultural Road Improvement Program would save the area farms 17 miles of travel per trip.

Northern Montana might see snow this week. Pam Jahnke's Farm Tour in Alaska is seeing 60s and rain. But here in Wisconsin and in other areas of the country, a heat advisory warns residents to stay indoors.

Wade Peterson of Baraboo has helped 26 families across the country through Farm Rescue. And he says it's rewarding work. He takes two weeks of vacation every year to volunteer.

Grace Larsen gives advice on how to keep calves cool in a heat wave. Today, the Wisconsin Ag Coalition is hosting state office candidates on farm tours. Don't forget to secure your Packer Watch Party tickets for Sep. 6 to support FFA and have a good time in Titletown!

Market advisor John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend says grain prices are in a slump due to 1) the time of year 2) big crop projections and 3) no growth in demand.

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