See & Spray impacting soybean traits
Advancements in spraying technology are bringing changes to soybean traits. Katy Martin-Rainey, professor of soybean genetics at Purdue, says current soybean varieties don’t hold up well against most pre-emergent herbicides, […]
Uncertainties a concern for farmland values
An ag real estate specialist says there’s a tremendous amount of uncertainty that could impact farmland values. Paul Schadegg is with Farmers National Company. “I’m not sure that I’ve ever […]
Ex-nurse sentenced to federal prison for string of crimes related to pain meds
A former nurse with a criminal history that dates back to the 1990s has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for stealing pain pills from nursing homes […]
TBD: USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan impact on hog farmers
It’s unclear what impact the USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan might have on hog producers who contract with Smithfield Foods. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins tells Brownfield the Trump administration […]
NEFB says Congress needs to take up ag labor crisis
The president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau says he’d like to see Congress create a solution for the nation’s ag labor crisis. Mark McHargue says that could eliminate any confusion […]
Trump names Chief Ag Negotiator nominee
President Trump has named Julie Callahan as the nominee for the chief ag negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Callahan is currently the assistant USTR for ag […]
Tragic love story ‘Parade’ brings Iowa actress home from NYC
An Iowa native actress is returning to her home state next week to take the stage as part of the touring Broadway production of the musical, “Parade,” which will have […]
Potential ’28 presidential candidates, from both parties, making Iowa appearances
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is headlining an Iowa GOP fundraiser tonight — another in a growing list of potential 2028 presidential candidates making trips to the state that has been […]
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Farm Bureau Pavilion unveiled during Michigan Livestock Expo
The first steps to renovate Michigan State University’s Livestock Pavilion were unveiled this week during the Michigan Livestock Expo. Michigan Farm Bureau President Ben LaCross tells Brownfield the facility has […]
