Grassroots advocacy works for Wisconsin dairy mom
A Wisconsin dairy farmwife and mother learned that grassroots advocacy can pay off quickly. Krista Dolan is a Farm Bureau member from the Dodgeville area. She started asking questions early […]
Indiana lawmaker pushing for increased penalties for unauthorized drone use on farms
An Indiana state legislator says a recently introduced bill could help protect the state’s farmers from drone security threats. District 16 representative Kendell Culp says House Bill 1064 would establish civil and criminal boundaries […]
Ag credit advisor: farmers must stay flexible and adapt to volatility
An ag credit advisor says farmers need to be ready to adapt as they navigate this marketing year. Mathew Meals with GreenStone Farm Credit Services tells Brownfield, “We’re not at […]
$56 million Nebraska ranch sale partly reflects strong demand for rangeland
An ag economist says strong cattle prices are contributing to an increase in rangeland and pasture values. Jim Jansen with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says demand is very strong. “The […]
Tough economy brings closer examination of soil fertility
The slumping ag economy has many farmers closely examining their soil fertility plans. Josh Stoller, southern Illinois region manager with Precision Planting, says adjusting soil fertility plans in tough economic […]
U.S. ethanol stocks hit multi-month high
Ethanol stocks rose to their largest levels in a number of months last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic ethanol supply of 25.739 million barrels, the biggest […]
Extreme cold, wind, and wet conditions threaten livestock health during winter storm
An ag meteorologist says livestock will experience extreme cold stress through the weekend as Winter Storm Fern moves across the U.S. Matt Makens with Cattle Fax tells Brownfield, “That covers […]
Senator Grassley is pleased to hear of deal on Greenland
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s gratified to hear that President Trump says he’s secured a deal with NATO that will bring the United States complete and enduring access to […]
Biofuels producers seek clarity as 45Z clean fuel tax credit takes effect
The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the biofuels industry is awaiting more details about final guidance to implement the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. Changes made to […]
HPAI confirmed in Indiana for the first time in a month
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in Indiana for the first time in a month. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the virus has been detected in […]