Michigan FFA Foundation grants in high demand
The director of the Michigan FFA Foundation says the demand for agriscience grants has significantly increased. Alex Schnabelrauch tells Brownfield, “Since 1994, the Glassbrock grants have been awarded to chapters, […]
American Bankers Association outlines farm bill priorities
The senior vice president of agricultural and rural banking policy with the American Bankers Association says the industry has several goals for the next farm bill. Ed Elfmann tells Brownfield, […]
Cash dairy prices lower Monday
Cash dairy prices were lower Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.02 at $0.62. Two sales were recorded at $0.62 and $0.63. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down […]
Minnesota farmer frustrated no new farm bill in 7 years
A central Minnesota farmer is frustrated Congress has not passed a new farm bill since 2018. Roy Schneider operates a diversified crop and livestock farm near Foley. “It is a […]
HPAI detected in northwest Iowa
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in northwestern Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the virus was recently confirmed in a commercial layer flock in […]
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Iowa’s Owen Freeman to miss the remainder of the season
Iowa sophomore Owen Freeman will have finger surgery and miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, it was announced by head coach Fran McCaffery. “After discussions with Owen, his family […]
Corn, soybean, sorghum export inspections up on week
The USDA says corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections as of the week ending January 30th remain ahead of the projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year […]
Corn fungicide evaluations conducted in Iowa
An extension plant pathologist is providing corn farmers evaluations of fungicides from 2024. Dr. Alison Robertson with Iowa State University says she works with crop protection companies to set up […]
Using new technology to streamline ag processes
Technology-driven solutions are helping farmers navigate the challenges of the industry. Tracey Wiedmeyer is the CEO and co-founder of Gripp, a platform designed to help farmers manage their on-farm data and […]
