The USDA approves Indiana’s SNAP waiver
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has approved Indiana’s waiver to remove soft drinks and candy from the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Emily Bryant, executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry, says […]
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Johnson County food pantry director blames tariffs for latest boost in demand
An official with an eastern Iowa food bank says demand is again rising as families seek help making ends meet, especially with tariffs forcing large companies like Walmart to raise […]
High interest rates make herd expansion more challenging
A livestock economist says higher interest rates have been a limiting factor to herd expansion. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University says that at current price levels, there is a […]
Corn nematode management on growers’ radar
The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says Midwestern corn growers may be losing yield to corn nematodes. Matt Montgomery says awareness is increasing around the native soilborne organisms. “We’re […]
Farmers share concerns over cost of production in 2025
Some farmers say risk management is becoming more difficult. Southwest Kansas farmer Jim Sipes says he’s adjusted his crop nutrient program due to rising input costs. “We have had to […]
Howell, Brown appointed to lead Indiana Rural Development and Farm Service Agency
The USDA has announced new leadership for Indiana’s Rural Development and Farm Service Agency. Steve Howell, who most recently served as the senior director of industry affairs for the Indiana Soybean Alliance, […]
Precision ag advancements
A precision ag specialist suggests the use of sensors has been one of the biggest advancements for this generation of farmers. University of Minnesota Precision Agriculture Center director Yuxin Miao […]
Waukon man found guilty of killing his wife
An Allamakee County jury found a northeast Iowa man guilty Tuesday of killing his wife. Forty-one-year-old Brandon Kasemeier was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his estranged wife, […]
Pioneer Field to Feed Media Tour
Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip covers the Pioneer Field to Feed Media Tour. The post Pioneer Field to Feed Media Tour appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
