Ag News
Researcher sees the benefits of stacking conservation practices
A soil and water quality researcher says stacking conservation practices can keep more soil and nutrients on fields where they belong. Eric Cooley with Discovery Farms Wisconsin says no-till farming and using cover crops combined [Read More…]
H-2A reforms introduced
A bill has been introduced in Congress to reform the H-2A seasonal farm worker program and expand it to year-round. Lawmakers say a lack of skilled farm labor is one of the reasons driving food [Read More…]
Cow/calf specialist calls inflation a double-edged sword
An extension cow/calf specialist says inflation is like a double-edged sword. Eric Mousel with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield there are positive and negative affects on the beef industry. “The cyclical inflation, higher gas [Read More…]
Cattle, hog futures under pressure heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower watching direct cash business develop. Feeders had additional pressure from the day’s higher move in corn. February lean hogs closed $.85 lower at $154.85 [Read More…]
NCBA getting farm bill feedback
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is getting feedback on farm bill priorities at state cattlemen’s meetings. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall says research funding needs to continue in the next farm bill, “That [Read More…]
South Dakota farmers might see earlier dicamba date
South Dakota farmers could see an earlier dicamba application cutoff date in 2023. South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts says it will be early next year before the state hears [Read More…]
Gov. Kelly asks Congress to include next generation in farm bill discussions
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is asking Congress to support young, begging, and small farmers in the next farm bill. She tells Brownfield the legislation needs to include incentives for the next generation. “Transportation, childcare and [Read More…]
Tackling nitrates and securing a safe water supply for residents
A state farm bureau organization says it’s committed to helping reduce nitrates in municipal water supplies. Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue (Mick-harg) tells Brownfield the agriculture industry could help improve nitrogen runoff. “That’s not [Read More…]
Vilsack to meet with Mexican officials Friday to discuss GM corn decree
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is set to meet with Mexican officials for a second time Friday over the country’s proposed ban on biotech corn. During a call with reporters Thursday, Vilsack said if Mexico doesn’t [Read More…]
A complex year ahead for weed management
A multi-pronged approach to weed management is important. University of Missouri’s Kevin Bradley says farmers can’t solely rely on herbicides for the future of weed control. “We need integrated approaches and that includes cover crops. [Read More…]
Private property rights and taxes get attention at SD Cattlemen’s Meet
The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association set policy priorities during its annual meeting this week. President Eric Jennings tells Brownfield eminent domain policy is important and with a new pipeline coming to eastern South Dakota, existing policy [Read More…]
MO drought mitigation plan gets a revamp
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is updating the state’s drought mitigation response plan after 20 years. The update was in the works prior to the 2022 drought. DNR’s Michael Weller says the update describes [Read More…]
Winter storm brings snow, but more moisture needed
The winter storm in South Dakota and Minnesota this week may bring moisture, but World Weather Incorporated Senior Meteorologist Drew Lerner says more is needed to break up the drought. “There’s probably going to be [Read More…]
Caring for livestock and poultry
An organization that helps safeguard the future of animal agriculture and its value to society continues to monitor animal rights activists. The Animal Agriculture Alliance aims to bridge the communication gap between the farm and [Read More…]
Survey: it’s not a good time to make large on-farm investments
Now is not a good time to make large investments, according to many farmers surveyed in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Jim Mintert is the director of the Purdue Center for Commercial [Read More…]
Electricity transformed our lives
As I pen this column, critical infrastructure across our country remains on alert after an attack on two substations in North Carolina. Those attacks cut power to tens of thousands for several days. It makes [Read More…]
High interest rates, inflation pressure farm income
High input costs continue to put the squeeze on farmers across the country. Eastern Illinois farmer John Yeley says rising interest rates and inflation have caused him to spend less on fertilizer. “I got a [Read More…]
Carbon marketplace poised to expand
An expert on carbon markets says the popularity of carbon credits could significantly increase soon. Cornelius Streit, Global Head of Carbon Operations with Bayer, says more producers are interested in entering a contract. “More and [Read More…]
Ethanol stocks swell, production down
Ongoing demand uncertainties and declining margins are contributing to a decline in ethanol demand. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.061 million barrels a day, down 16,000 on the week and 26,000 on [Read More…]
Commercial turkey flock at high risk of HPAI has been depopulated, quarantined in Indiana
A commercial turkey flock at “high risk” of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza exposure has been depopulated and quarantined in Daviess County, Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the production site is associated [Read More…]