Naturally Better Soil Products turning biosolids into compost
One of the first USDA projects to increase domestic fertilizer production is now in operation. Up to $900 million has been dedicated to USDA’s Fertilizer Production and Expansion Program. Acting […]
South Dakota Supreme Court rules against Summit
A legal set back this week for the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. South Dakota’s supreme court has ruled in favor of landowners in that state who object to the […]
Congresswoman Hinson slams Harris for lack of action at border
Iowa Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is speaking out against Kamala Harris’s southern border policy outlined in her acceptance speech for the Democratic presidential nomination. Hinson’s comments came after Vice President […]
July egg production down on year
Egg production declined in July. The USDA says 9.06 billion eggs were production in July 2024, 2% less than July 2024, with a 3% decrease in the number of hens […]
Nebraska property tax reduction bill signed into law
Nebraska lawmakers closed out their special session this week with a property tax reduction bill signed into law by Gov. Jim Pillen. Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue tells Brownfield […]
Red meat, poultry in cold storage down on year
The USDA’s cold storage numbers reflect solid demand for beef, pork, and chicken. U.S. red meat stocks totaled 882.648 million pounds at the end of July, 3% less than a […]
Indiana soybean checkoff donates soy-based Goodyear tires
The Indiana Soybean Alliance and the Indiana soybean checkoff program are donating soy-based Goodyear tires to four organizations across the state. Goodyear is partnering with the United Soybean Board, the […]
Cattle placements up 6% on year
The USDA is pointing towards an increase in market ready cattle numbers. 1.702 million cattle entered U.S. feedlots in July, 6% above a year ago, due to lower corn costs […]
If considering cutbacks on nutrient spending, don’t cut the K
The president of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association says the decline in commodity prices has farmers considering cutbacks on nutrient spending. Kevin Johnson tells Brownfield… “I think there will […]
Corn, rice harvests underway in the Bootheel
The corn and rice harvests are starting in the Missouri Bootheel. Ryan Wilson farms in New Madrid County and tells Brownfield there’s already been some corn harvested in the area, […]
