Farm Bureau president raises concerns about farm viability
The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says declining farm incomes threaten the future sustainability of family farms. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield, “We’re really […]
Some farmers considering cost cutting options heading into 2025
A regional sales agronomist with Stine Seed says many farmers are facing tough choices while finalizing plans for 2025. Jake Anderson, who covers the northern third of Illinois, says the […]
Farm Bureau says Congress still has time to act on the farm bill
Farm Bureau members are not giving up on their call to Congress to act on the farm bill. Michigan Farm Bureau’s National Legislative Counsel John Kran tells Brownfield there are […]
Research helping sorghum growers maximize yields and manage stalk rot
Field trials are helping sorghum growers figure when to apply fungicides to maximize yields. Kansas State University row crop specialist Rodrigo Onofre tells Brownfield research was done on three fields near […]
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A pork producer’s take on Prop 12
A western Indiana pork producer says Proposition 12 can create new opportunities to market pork to consumers. Brian Martin says Martin Family Farms implemented loose sow housing in 2006 and […]
Area Scores: November 24-30, 2024
Saturday, November 30, 2024 NAIA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIESSecond Round(9)Benedictine(KS) 42, (8)Texas Wesleyan 33(10)Georgetown(KY) 27, (5)St. Thomas(FL) 21(2)Grand View 21, (16)Friends(KS) 17(3)Indiana Wesleyan 24, (15)Southwestern(KS) 13(1)Keiser(FL) 56, (20)Pikeville(KY) 21(4)Montana Western 41, […]
Import ban on live cattle from Mexico could add more uncertainty to cattle market
There’s more volatility in the cattle markets ahead. Livestock economist Scott Brown says tight cattle supplies could get even tighter. “Given where we are on the cycle, we need every […]
Minnesota farmer expecting another tough year
A west-central Minnesota farmer anticipates another difficult year in 2025. Anne Schwagerl and her husband own and operate a diversified grain and livestock farm in Big Stone County. “It’s going […]
Report: Iowa’s vanishing wetlands offer very valuable flood protection
Wetlands in Iowa help prevent nearly $500-million in flood damage every year, according to a new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Report author Stacy Woods says wetlands are […]
