Farm Bureau continues push for milk check transparency
New federal milk marketing order rules are in place, but the battle to improve milk check transparency continues. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny Munch tells Brownfield some milk check […]
Governor Reynolds Vetoes Pipeline Bill
Governor Kim Reynolds has vetoed a bill that would have made it harder for Summit Carbon Solutions to seize land along the pipeline route from unwilling property owners. Reynolds says […]
Cotton ending stocks down, rice mixed
The USDA expects tighter old and new crop domestic cotton supplies. The old crop cotton carryout was cut 400,000 bales to 4.4 million on an increase for exports, with new […]
South American wheat millers visit Ohio for U.S. Wheat Associates industry tour
Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. A northeast Ohio farmer says a recent South American trade mission was an opportunity to grow demand for Ohio wheat. Owen Niese hosted the program […]
Yes, tar spot already
A plant disease researcher says conditions are right for early corn tar spot infections. Dr. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin says, “A couple of my colleagues have already […]
Catering to consumers keeps Carpenter Farms in the family
A young farmer says adding an agritourism venture has been a gateway to ownership. Abby Vittore tells Brownfield, “There are tons of young farmers that still carry a full-time job […]
A closer look at the Senate Ag Committee’s budget reconciliation bill
The CEO of the American Soybean Association says the farm program provisions included in the U.S. Senate Ag Committee’s recently released budget reconciliation bill are similar to the U.S. House. […]
Illinois FFA expands officer team
History was made at the 97th annual Illinois FFA Convention. The Illinois FFA state officer team has expanded. Page Sierens, of the Annawan FFA Chapter, is the first Illinois FFA […]
Corn acres will adjust, soybean acres unclear
An extension ag economist says a wetter than usual spring has affected planted corn and soybean acres in the United States. Ben Brown with the University of Missouri says the […]
Defender Cross Country, Track Programs Among Best In NAIA
The Dordt University women’s cross country and track and field programs were recognized as being among the NAIA’s best based on the final standings of the Fred Beile Program of […]
