Tackling insects before grain gets damaged
A technical services representative with Central Life Sciences says insect control is critical in many aspects of farming and the food supply chain. Johnny Wilson tells Brownfield, “Insects have an […]
Michigan plans for expanded phosphorus reduction efforts
Agriculture’s role in reducing phosphorus runoff was the main focus during the State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference in Michigan. Dr. Laura Johnson is the Chief Science Officer for […]
U.S. hog herd gets a little larger
The U.S. hog inventory grew modestly over the past year. The USDA says that on June 1st, there were 75.137 million hogs and pigs in the U.S., slightly above a […]
Hormel accuses competitor Johnsonville of trying to steal trade secrets
Hormel Foods has named a long time manager at its Algona plant in a lawsuit accusing a competitor of trying to steal trade secrets. The lawsuit claims that in 2023 […]
Trade requires more than a handshake
The president of the National Farmers Union says it’s been encouraging to see the Trump administration pause the on-again, off-again tariffs to work on trade deals. But Rob Larew says […]
Dairy cold storage stocks up from April, down on year
There’s more cheese and butter in cold storage. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports butter stocks at the end of May were up 7% from last month, but down 5% […]
Severe weather impact to U.S. crop unclear
Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions says more will be known in the next month about how recent storms have affected U.S. crop production. “We’ll be able to gather information […]
Anaerobic digester helps Indiana dairy farm boost sustainability
An Indiana dairy farmer says implementing an anaerobic digester on his operation has helped improve energy efficiency and sustainability. Ryan Rogers, row crop producer and co-owner of Homestead Dairy, says the digester […]
Be on the lookout this season for red crown rot
An agronomist says red crown rot pressure is building across the Midwest and farmers should be ready to scout for the disease this summer. Blake Miller with Syngenta says the […]
Some Iowans may need a refresher course in lightning safety
Plenty of thunderstorms have rolled over Iowa lately and the experts at the National Weather Service are offering some reminders about the dangers of lightning. Meteorologist Ashley Bury says it’s […]
