Planting date and drought show yield contrasts in Ohio fields
A pair of agronomists with Beck’s Hybrids say rapid weather changes throughout the growing season have created crop variability across the state. Northern Ohio-based Mike Hannewald says early-season rainfall is impacting […]
This Harvest, Let’s Put Safety First—Because Lives Depend on It
Commentary. You never think it’ll happen to you. Not on your farm. Not with your family. But the numbers don’t lie. Every three days in the U.S., a child dies […]
U.S. ethanol exports to soar under new UK trade framework, says RFA CEO
The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association sees tremendous potential for U.S. ethanol in the trade framework with the United Kingdom. Geoff Cooper says the UK has become a top […]
Tami Koenigs & Jacob Heller
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Momentum continues for beef, pork demand
The president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says he’s optimistic about long term, global demand for American beef and pork. Dan Halstrom says trade agreement frameworks […]
Grassley: farmers can’t wait for aid, crisis echoes 1980’s collapse
Republican members of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee recently met to discuss potential “bridge” payments to help farmers through the slumping ag economy. Iowa’s Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield the private […]
Baby boy given up under Iowa’s Safe Haven law
A baby was turned over to the state earlier this month under the Safe Haven program. The Department of Health and Human Services says the baby boy was born September […]
Wisconsin prepares for surge in international delegations at World Dairy Expo
Wisconsin’s Ag Secretary says he’s expecting more foreign visitors at this year’s World Dairy Expo. Set-up is underway for next week’s World Dairy Expo in Madison, and Randy Romanski tells […]
The push for year-round, nationwide E15 continues in D.C.
A U.S. Congressman says passing year-round, nationwide E15 remains a priority for many Midwestern lawmakers. Mike Flood of Nebraska tells Brownfield the skinny farm bill is an option. “We want […]
Iowa Ag Secretary visits Sioux City honey plant
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig visited the Sioux Honey Association in Sioux City Monday to meet with industry leaders and tour the Sue Bee honey plant. “We’re a significant producer. […]