WCMY-AM (Ottawa, IL)

WCMY 1430 AM is a radio station based in Ottawa, Illinois, serving the Northern Illinois area, which includes LaSalle, Ottawa, and Streator. The station operates under a News Talk/Full Service format and is owned by NRG Media. While WCMY focuses mainly on local content, it also features popular nationally syndicated programs like Lou Dobbs, Laura Ingraham, Jim Bohannon, and Coast to Coast AM. The station was founded by Carl H. Meyer, who started broadcasting on March 5, 1952.

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Minnesota alfalfa harvest going well

1 day ago | 1430wcmy.com | Mark Dorenkamp

The first alfalfa harvest of the season is going smoothly in Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says growers typically begin the first cut toward the end of May and beginning of June. “So we’re not too atypical in terms of (timing). But certainly around this area and eastern Minnesota I’ve seen […]The post Minnesota alfalfa harvest going well appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
SHIC monitoring FMD outbreaks in Europe and Middle East

2 days ago | 1430wcmy.com | Mark Dorenkamp

The Swine Health Information Center is monitoring recent outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease in Europe and the Middle East. SHIC executive director Dr. Megan Niederwerder says there have been three incursions of FMD into European countries that had maintained negative status for many decades. “Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary, and we’ve been monitoring that very […]The post SHIC monitoring FMD outbreaks in Europe and Middle East appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Hegseth orders Navy to rename ship honoring gay rights activist Harvey Milk

4 days ago | 1430wcmy.com | Anne Flaherty

(WASHINGTON) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to strike the name of pioneering gay rights activist Harvey Milk from one of its ships, orchestrating the change as Pride month celebrations take place, according to sources. A defense official said the timing of the decision was intentional. The order was first reported by Military.com and confirmed by ABC News.
Southern Minnesota farmland market “stable”

5 days ago | 1430wcmy.com | Mark Dorenkamp

A certified appraiser calls the southern Minnesota farmland market mostly stable. Ted Brenny with Compeer Financial says values are off the highs of 2022 and 2023. “Markets have been more flat. As always, you hear of some higher sales out there, and there’s also been some no-sales too.” He tells Brownfield the location of farmland […]The post Southern Minnesota farmland market “stable” appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Wheat futures mixed, watching weather

1 week ago | 1430wcmy.com | John Perkins

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to what would have already been a down week. Planting and emergence conditions continue to generally look favorable in many key U.S. growing areas. The USDA’s first national condition rating of the season is expected to be in Monday’s weekly crop progress and condition report. Weekly […]The post Wheat futures mixed, watching weather appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Cattle futures lower to end the week

1 week ago | 1430wcmy.com | Meghan Grebner

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking. June lives closed $.05 lower at $215.47 and August lives closed $.72 lower at $209.35. August feeder cattle closed $1.10 lower at $298.82 and September feeder cattle closed $1.15 lower at $297.70. There was a light round of direct cash cattle trade […]The post Cattle futures lower to end the week appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Ag lending up in early 2025

1 week ago | 1430wcmy.com | Larry Lee

New data confirms more farmers are seeking financial help in the down agriculture economy. Rose Oswald Poels is President and CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association. She says a recent study by the Federal Reserve Banks in Chicago and Minneapolis shows more farmers are struggling with their finances now. “Farm credit conditions have really been […]The post Ag lending up in early 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
April USDA price indices mixed

1 week ago | 1430wcmy.com | John Perkins

The USDA says farmers made less and paid a little bit more in April. The index of prices received for April was down 3.6% from March, pressured by declines in hogs, market eggs, milk, and lettuce, which canceled out gains in cattle, calves, broilers, and strawberries. The index of prices paid inched up 0.5% on […]The post April USDA price indices mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Farmers need crop protection tools

1 week ago | 1430wcmy.com | Jared White

A western Illinois farmer says producers need access to crop protection tools to continue to feed growing populations. Brady Holst, who farms in Hancock County and serves on the Illinois Soybean Association board of directors, says the recent Make America Healthy Again Commission report is concerning. “The regulatory process, it seems like it’s difficult and […]The post Farmers need crop protection tools appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
It’s not too early to scout for soybean aphids

1 week ago | 1430wcmy.com | Larry Lee

A agronomist says it’s not too early to start scouting for soybean aphids. Nick Roysdon with BASF works with farmers in Illinois and Wisconsin. He tells Brownfield controlling aphids early can prevent considerable yield loss, and there’s data from Iowa State to back it up. “A really severe aphid infection can cause 40% yield loss. […]The post It’s not too early to scout for soybean aphids appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.