Tissue sampling bringing added efficiency
A southern Illinois farmer says in-season tissue sampling has changed his operation. “Every Monday morning, I’m walking fields, gathering those leaves and taking them to town.” Granvil Travis, who raises […]
NPPC board director concerned about Prop 12, tariffs, and disease threats
A newly elected board member of the National Pork Producers Council says Congress needs to provide a solution for Proposition 12. John Anderson, a pork producer from Belgrade in central […]
First $10 billion in ECAP funding starts Wednesday
The USDA is releasing the first $10 billion in Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) funds starting Wednesday. In a call with reporters Tuesday, USDA deputy undersecretary Brooke Appleton says this is […]
Battle to control corn rootworm
Corn rootworm is one of the most devastating crop pests. Syngenta U.S. insecticide technical product lead Kevin Langdon says growers have relied heavily on traits to control rootworm larvae and […]
USDA to allow increased pork and poultry processor line speeds
The USDA is allowing pork and poultry processors to operate at increased line speeds. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield the announcement comes after trial studies determined worker safety was […]
Boy’s state basketball tourney moving to Ames in 2027
The Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa State University announced today that the Boy’s State Basketball Tournament will be moving to Hilton Coliseum in Ames starting in 2027. The […]
Growth Energy discusses state of ethanol exports
The director of global policy for Growth Energy says she has high expectations for U.S. ethanol exports this year. Emily Marthaler tells Brownfield exports ended 2024 on a high note. […]
Illinois farmer says input costs are “ugly”
A central Illinois farmer says input costs haven’t been friendly to the budget this spring. “It’s ugly,” Derek Martin said. Martin says most of his purchases have been more expensive […]
Will the Fed cut rates in March? Economist says not likely
An ag economist says he doesn’t expect any policy changes from the Federal Reserve during its March meeting this week. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says several recent economic reports […]
NASDA working on combatting HPAI
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is collaborating with government agencies in its efforts to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza. Senior director of public policy RJ Karney says […]
