Acreage shift considered in South Dakota
South Dakota farmers say the corn market and dry conditions are two factors that could encourage more corn acres this spring. Scott VanderWal farms in eastern South Dakota and he […]
Approximately 29,665 turkeys impacted in latest Iowa HPAI detection
The avian influenza virus has been found in a commercial turkey flock in Sac County, Iowa. The Iowa Department of the Agriculture and Land Stewardship reports approximately 29,665 turkeys will […]
Ag groups seek landowner rights compromise
Two South Dakota ag groups want to see the state legislature compromise on eminent domain. State lawmakers are considering House Bill 1052, which would add a new section to existing […]
Making precision livestock tech more feasible
Michigan State University researchers are trying to identify where precision livestock technology can best suit the needs and budgets of pork producers. Animal Science professor Janice Sigford tells Brownfield, “Some […]
Iowa’s governor bans use of RedNote, Lemon8, DeepSeek in state government
Governor Kim Reynolds has issued an executive order that bans state agencies from using Chinese owned apps marketed as an alternative to TikTok. In late 2023, Reynolds banned state agencies […]
Couple found not guilty of child neglect and other charges
A Maurice, Iowa couple was found not guilty of seven counts of child neglect and other charges by a jury Tuesday. All charges filed against former Sioux County deputy, Caleb […]
Ag consultant optimistic about beef outlook
An ag consultant says he’s optimistic about the year ahead for the beef industry. “It’s a wonderful time to be in the cattle business, there’s no doubt about it.” Kevin […]
USB sees value in high oleic soybean research
High oleic soybean development is continuing, and a soybean checkoff leader says further investment in them is likely. North Dakota farmer and United Soybean Board Treasurer Matt Gast tells Brownfield […]
Wheat sees profit taking, dollar pressure
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. There’s more rain in the forecast for parts of Argentina, but it does look like weather earlier in the season has […]
MSUE offers evidence-based dairy management, sees dairy center progress
Michigan State University Extension is starting to help dairy farmers analyze management strategies to improve efficiencies. MSU Chair for Dairy Management Barry Bradford tells Brownfield new on-farm research assessments will allow […]
