AGCO hopes new central IL training center starts talent pipeline
AGCO officials say the company’s new Technician Training Center is an investment in the future. Ash Alt, manager of after sales technical training for North America, says the $5 million, […]
White Christmas? More like rainy
An ag meteorologist says it likely won’t be a white Christmas for most growing regions across the Midwest. Greg Soulje tells Brownfield, “We really do have some significant snow cover […]
Broiler hatchery numbers hold to uptrend
2024 broiler sets and placements remain on a faster than 2023 pace. The USDA says 247.104 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, up 1.756 million from the […]
USDA adds 7 states to national milk testing program
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has announced seven additional states to participate in the agency’s National Milk Testing Strategy. The program launched at the beginning of December […]
Kansas Congressman says CR includes wins for agriculture
A U.S. Congressman from Kansas says the Continuing Resolution being finalized by Congress includes some major wins for agriculture. Tracey Mann tells Brownfield the proposal includes a provision that would […]
Rep. Nunn disappointed Congress failed to pass new five-year farm bill
U.S. Congressman Zach Nunn says the Continuing Resolution has some good measures for agriculture, but he’s disappointed with overall work on the farm bill over the last year. “I’m beyond […]
Gatton, new USB vice chair, outlines importance of soy checkoff
The new vice chair of the United Soybean Board says the checkoff continues to increase profitability for all U.S. soybean farmers. Brent Gatton, a farmer from Kentucky, tells Brownfield, “For […]
AFBF president says young, beginning farmers need more support
The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says he’s concerned about a rising number of barriers impacting young and beginning farmers. “They can come out of college, go to […]
Residents in northwest Iowa town can file non-emergency police reports online
The police department in the northwest Iowa community of Le Mars is among the first in the state to launch what it’s calling Online Citizen Reporting. Police Chief Kevin Vande […]
Minnesota strongly positioned on agriculture committees
Minnesota farm groups are excited to see legislators from the state emerge as leaders in both the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committees. Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish says […]
