North Dakota the first state to enact ‘failure to warn’ law
North Dakota is the first state to say federally approved pesticide labels are the law. Brigit Rollins with the National Agricultural Law Center says it’s a strong statement as pesticide […]
Farmers approaching management decisions differently this year
Some farmers say they’re taking a cautious approach to marketing and crop production decisions this year. Nebraska farmer Doug Saathoff tells Brownfield it’s becoming harder to take advantage of commodity […]
Farmers could get a break on fuel prices
An ag economist says locking in lower diesel fuel prices could help improve margins. Greg Ibendahl with Kansas State projects prices to be lower this year than they were last […]
Iowa planting slowed some by wet weather
There was planting progress last week despite widespread rain. The U.S.D.A. report says there were just 2.3 days suitable for fieldwork for the week due to wet conditions. The corn […]
Summer sale of E-15 gasoline called a win for Iowa farmers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday it will allow uninterrupted sales of the E-15 blend of gasoline this summer. National Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says the approval […]
Grassley says summertime E15 waiver is good news
The senior U.S. Senator from Iowa says the Trump administration’s fuel waiver allowing nationwide sales of E-15 during the summer months is good news. But Chuck Grassley says he hopes […]
Michigan potato growers increase funding options
Michigan potato growers have amended their assessment rates to allow for more checkoff collections in the future. Executive Director Dr. Kelly Turner tells Brownfield the change hasn’t increased funding for […]
Iowa deputy, posing as girl online, thwarts Minnesota predator
A Minnesota man faces more than 30 years in prison after being accused of having sexual conversations with someone he believed to be a 14-year-old girl, but who was really […]
Illinois farmers seeking changes to state’s deer management
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says crop damage caused by wildlife is weighing on his member’s minds. “That’s gaining ground on estate taxes as something that our […]
Juvenile charged with arson after fire reported at Orange City School
Orange City Police have arrested a juvenile after a fire was reported at Unity Christian High School. The incident occurred on April 24, when the Orange City Fire Department was […]