Ag export customers visit Minnesota
Foreign buyers of U.S. ag goods recently visited the Upper Midwest. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says his department has welcomed delegations from Uzbekistan, Denmark, and Mexico this […]
Ag safety specialist warns about harvest safety
A professor in ag safety and health at Ohio State is warning farmers about the increased dangers during harvest amid drought conditions. Dee Jepsen says low moisture levels bring more […]
Study evaluates ways to decarbonize ethanol industry
A new study highlights how ethanol’s carbon impact can be reduced to accelerate decarbonization efforts in the transportation sector. President and CEO of the Energy Futures Initiative Foundation Ernest Moniz, […]
UNL Extension educator says farmers should be alert to overhead power lines
A University of Nebraska Extension educator is reminding farmers to be cautious around power lines this harvest. Amy Timmerman tells Brownfield… “When you do run into those power lines, if […]
Livestock producers feeding hay early due to drought
A cattle producer in southwest Missouri says drought conditions have returned and some producers are already starting to feed hay as they wait for rain. “The first part of the […]
How farmers can manage risk
An Ohio State extension educator says farmers should be more prepared when it comes to risk management. Beth Sheckelhoff says the first step is to define the risk. “For example, […]
Millions of tiny biting mites may have Iowa in their sights
Iowa’s bumper crop of buzzing cicadas this year may lead to a population boom in another, much-smaller insect known as the oak leaf itch mite. St. Louis-area entomologist Tad Yankoski […]
What’s the buzz about honey
September is National Honey Month. Honey is a syrupy liquid that honeybees make from plant nectar. It is rich in nutrients and antioxidants, has antibacterial properties, and, if included in […]
Drought continues to weigh on Ohio farmers
The Ohio state climatologist says historic drought conditions continue to worsen for the state’s farmers. Aaron Wilson says it is more widespread than ever. “We’re seeing drought conditions really expand now […]
Congresswoman Hinson says TikTok can avoid U.S. ban
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she understands the angst TikTok users have about the looming U.S. ban of the app, but Hinson says the law congress passed gives Chinese-owned TikTok […]
