Alpena County backyard poultry HPAI positive
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza for the first time in Alpena County. The backyard flock testing positive for the virus is the fifth […]
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Drake Robards, U.S. portfolio marketing leader for soybean herbicides, says Corteva Agriscience is bringing three new soybean herbicides to the market in 2025. He tells Brownfield Enversa is a post-emerge, […]
IRS says plenty of help is available to help you file your taxes
The 2024 tax season is now open and you can file your return. IRS spokesman Chris Miller says there’s plenty of help available for those who need it. “IRS Free […]
Border ag state braces for trade impacts
An agribusiness leader says he is concerned about the immediate impact tariffs imposed by President Trump will have on border states. Michigan Agri-Business Association President Chuck Lippstreu tells Brownfield, “Michigan is a […]
University of Missouri introduces aid payment calculator
The director of the University of Missouri Rural and Farm Policy Analysis Center says a new, free tool can help farmers estimate soon to arrive federal aid payments. Alejandro Plastina […]
Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 15 | Focusing on Policy
As administration changes begin, we will begin to see what it means for agriculture and the state’s farmers. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Casey Wasser, Senior Policy Director and Chief […]
The potential impacts of HPAI to the U.S. poultry industry
Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to impact the livestock industry and experts are working to understand how to prevent the disease. During a recent SciLine webinar, veterinarian Dr. Carol Cardona […]
Want to see the Super Bowl in person? Plan to spend many thousands…
Iowans who can afford a pair of tickets to this weekend’s Super Bowl probably don’t care so much about the cost of airfare or hotels, but if you’re trying to […]
Optimizing sprayer performance for maximum weed control
A research agronomist at Precision Planting says advancements in sprayer technology are helping farmers improve weed control. Aaron Herman says as more weeds become herbicide-resistant, precision spraying will play a […]
The unpredictability of U.S. food systems
Rising food costs and economic challenges have made access to healthy food more diffuclt across the U.S. Ryan Kornegay is a biological specialist for the Institute of Food and Agriculture […]
