Entomologist looks at armyworm in Missouri
An entomologist with the University of Missouri Extension says producers in parts of Missouri are seeing an uptick in armyworm pressure. Ivair Valmorbida tells Brownfield some producers will need to […]
Farmer sentiment hits highest level in four years
Graphic provided by Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment has hit its highest level in four years. Jim Mintert […]
Farm Bureau concerned about potential Whole Milk amendment
A proposed amendment to the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is being watched closely by American Farm Bureau Federation. Farm Bureau’s economist Danny Munch tells Brownfield the proposed amendment […]
Producer says rain improves pastures
A southeast Nebraska cattle producer says this week’s rainfall should help improve pasture conditions. Logan Bredemeier of Falls City and says cool season grasses are off to a decent start. […]
Managing cattle risk
Prices are up in the cattle markets, but so is risk. “I think we’ve got more to lose, but we also have more to protect.” Dave Duzan, outgoing president of […]
Black vulture bill introduced in U.S. Senate
A group of Republican U.S. Senators has introduced a bill to make it easier for farmers and ranchers control black vultures. Eric Schmitt from Missouri says “look, this is a […]
IL Department of Agriculture lifts poultry exhibition ban
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has lifted its temporary suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry. The suspension was initially issued in February as cases of highly pathogenic avian […]
ODA focused on expanding the state’s wine industry
The Ohio Department of Agriculture’s director says the state is working to grow its wine industry through the Vineyard Expansion Assistance Program. Director Brian Baldridge says planting new grapevines helps […]
Spring weather improves soil moisture levels
Ohio’s state climatologist says this spring’s wet weather has helped replenish overall soil moisture for parts of the state. Aaron Wilson tells Brownfield he doesn’t expect another severe drought to […]
Iowa inmates are building affordable homes to help ease the housing crunch
The southeast Iowa city of Fairfield has bought two homes that were built as part of an Iowa prison work program. The nonprofit Homes for Iowa contracts with inmates to […]
