The impacts of premature corn ear drop
A Purdue University Extension corn specialist says if corn begins to prematurely drop ears it could impact yield. Dan Quinn tells Brownfield… “It depends on when it happens and how many […]
Ryan Melton says policymakers aren’t addressing Iowa’s ‘cancer crisis’
The Democrat running against Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra in Iowa’s fourth congressional district says rank-and-file voters in the district have “massive” public health concerns that aren’t being addressed. Iowa is […]
Dry conditions impacting harvest timeline in southwest Kansas
A lack of rain in southwest Kansas is impacting the harvest timeline for some dryland farmers. Jim Sipes says grain sorghum harvest will likely start early. “And that will be […]
Early harvest exceeding expectations in NE Illinois
An agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says many farmers in his area are seeing exceptional early yields. Chad Kalaher, who’s territory covers northeastern and east central Illinois, tells Brownfield… “On soybeans, […]
Rep. Mann says momentum building for 45Z legislation
A Kansas Congressman says momentum is building behind legislation to extend the 45Z tax credit for low-carbon biofuels. Republican Tracey Mann tells Brownfield… “This is a big issue. Let’s make […]
AG’s appeal Massachusetts pork ban
Attorneys general from some of the top pork-producing states are challenging an animal confinement law in Massachusetts. Iowa Pork Producers Association attorney Eldon McAfee says Question 3 is similar to […]
Convoy of historic military vehicles to trek across Iowa next week
A convoy of U.S. military vehicles will make its way through north-central Iowa next week as part of a 2,500-mile journey. The Military Vehicle Preservation Association is celebrating the 15th […]
Purdue Extension gets funding to continue helping Indiana farmers manage diseases
A Purdue Extension corn specialist says helping farmers address the impacts of corn fungal disease is important to their bottom line. Dan Quinn says diseases can cause significant yield loss. […]
Hurricane Helene impacting soybean growers
A soybean specialist with North Carolina State University says growers across much of the country have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Rachel Vann, who also serves as the lead public […]
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Rock Valley Flood Recovery
