For Mark Matuska - Milford, Iowa (Dickinson County) Thursday, June 11, 2026. Filed by The Mi Farm AI Desk. Weather - Milford, IA
What this means for today: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm. Partly sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Source: NOAA National Weather Service point forecast for Milford, IA, pulled this morning. Wall Street - yesterday's close
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From Cal's News DeskThe ten stories that moved across the wires since yesterday's Brief - sourced, dated, and verifiable. Each one explained, with a link to read it straight from the source. 1. Chairman Boozman Highlights USDA Progress, Calls for Continued Support for Farmers and Rural CommunitiesThe following is the Chairman's opening statement as prepared for delivery: "Good morning and welcome. It is my privilege to call this hearing to order as we examine the work of the United States Department of Agriculture and how we can best support our nation's farmers, ranchers, and foresters as well as strengthen rural America. "I welcome our witness, the Honorable Brooke Rollins, our 33rd Secretary of Agriculture. "Thank you for being here today and for your steadfast commitment to America's agriculture community. Read the full article - U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, Wed Jun 10, 2026 8:00 AM CT 2. Swine manure study could reshape fertilizer practicesA $3.5 million National Pork Board grant has expanded the research to 10 Midwest states to account for varying climate and soil conditions.. Read the full article - National Hog Farmer, Thu Jun 11, 2026 8:12 AM CT 3. Wisconsin FFA welcomes new staff membersTwo new people will be assisting Wisconsin's ag education programs. FFA Executive Director Cheryl Zimmerman tells Brownfield Missy Goers is leaving the Shawano school district be become the new state advisor in ag education and natural resources consultant at the state's Depar... Read the full article - Brownfield Ag News, Thu Jun 11, 2026 5:30 AM CT 4. The risks of misinformation for the cattle industryA leader with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association says misinformation could pose a risk to profitability for producers and consumers. On this episode of Managing for Profit, NCBA's Hillary Makens discusses why it's important to watch for red flags in content generated by... Read the full article - Brownfield Ag News, Thu Jun 11, 2026 5:00 AM CT 5. 1954 Farmall Super H: 72 years strong and still workingOnce relegated to gathering dust in a garage, this tractor found new life and surprised the original owner, Con Fischer, with a 90th birthday present in 2011. Read the full article - Farm Progress, Thu Jun 11, 2026 2:00 AM CT 6. Farmers, ranchers can manage sun risks with these 4 tipsVideo: In the final video of this skin cancer series, a dermatologist discusses sun protection tips for farmers and ranchers. Read the full article - Farm Progress, Thu Jun 11, 2026 2:00 AM CT 7. CHS reports strong input supply chain performance for growersAn official with the nation's largest ag cooperative is pleased with the movement of crop inputs so far this season. CHS senior vice president Mike Johnston says logistically it's been a smooth start. Read the full article - Brownfield Ag News, Wed Jun 10, 2026 3:21 PM CT 8. Sen. Moran calls for stronger CRP flexibility to address drought, wildfire risksA U.S. Senator from Kansas says lawmakers need to bolster the Conservation Reserve Program. Read the full article - Brownfield Ag News, Wed Jun 10, 2026 3:09 PM CT 9. Nebraska governor says rainfall aiding wildfire recovery effortsNebraska Governor Jim Pillen says recent precipitation has brought much-needed optimism for ranchers recovering from this spring's wildfires. He tells Brownfield it's been an extremely difficult couple of months, but, "When you get into the Cottonwood fire, they've had some mo... Read the full article - Brownfield Ag News, Wed Jun 10, 2026 2:33 PM CT 10. NPPC: Strategic advocacy delivers for U.S. pork producersThe panel also covered the 2026 Farm Bill, Prop 12, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, importance of USMCA, animal health preparedness and more. Read the full article - National Hog Farmer, Wed Jun 10, 2026 12:36 PM CTCal's ReceiptCal's Receipt is the public ledger of every call this desk made for your farm - what was at stake, whether you followed it, and what it actually saved (or cost). HILT-Transparent. Append-only. Every dollar cites its source.
The Coffee Shop[TODAY IN FARM HISTORY] Ford Model T released 1908
On October 1, 1908, the Ford Model T went on sale at $850. By 1925 the price was $260 and over 15 million had been built. The Model T was the first car most American farmers could afford, and the chassis became the backbone of countless home-built farm pickups and grain wagons. Source: Smithsonian National Museum of American History; The Henry Ford archive. [CAL'S QUIZ] Cal's Quiz
How much did John Deere pay for the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company (maker of John Froelich's Waterloo Boy tractor) in 1918?
(a) $235,000
(b) $2.35 million
(c) $23.5 million
(d) $235 million
Answer at the bottom of the Brief. [CAL'S JOKE] Cal's Joke of the Day
A combine caught fire at the section line. Three neighbors arrived in their pickups within seven minutes. The farmer said, "How did you know?" One said, "Smoke. The other said, "Radio. The third said, "Your wife. We all agreed she's the fastest."
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Cal "Corn-Bread" Halvorsen, your AI Agronomist and Editor in Chief Quiz Answer(b) $2.35 million. The 1918 purchase put Deere in the tractor business, and the green-and-yellow row-crop tractor traces directly to that deal. Source: Iowa State Historical Society; Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
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