Michigan House budget plan shifts ag funding, boosting animal ag research while cutting MAEAP staff
Michigan House Republicans have approved a budget that would cut funding and staff at the state’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development by almost 10 percent. Appropriations subcommittee chair Ken […]
Dairy farmer looks back on 25 years of robotic milking
The farmer who installed the first robotic milking system in the U.S. twenty-five years ago says a lot has changed. Pete Knigge of Omro, Wisconsin, tells Brownfield that back then, […]
Five appointed to Missouri USDA Farm Service Agency state committee
Five individuals have been appointed to the Missouri USDA Farm Service Agency’s state committee. The new chair is Robin Wenneker from Columbia. Neal Bredehoeft from Alma, Barry Kagay from Amity, […]
Missouri agriculture Hall of Fame inducts five leaders
Five leaders in Missouri agriculture were inducted into the Missouri Agriculture Hall of Fame last week for their impact on the state’s ag landscape. Anson Elliott, the former director at […]
Senate fails to confirm governor’s pick to lead Iowa HHS
The governor’s choice to lead the largest agency in state government may not be able to remain director of the Department of Health and Human Services. Larry Johnson’s nomination fell […]
Primghar Man Faces Multiple Felonies After Sioux Center Chase
A Primghar man is facing multiple felony charges after a high-speed pursuit and struggle with law enforcement in Sioux Center. According to court documents, 28-year-old Nicholas John Te Slaa was […]
Ag drone pilots urged to yield to manned aircraft
The agriculture aviation industry is starting the 2026 growing season by urging drone pilots to yield right-of-way to manned aircraft. Jeramy Williams with Wisconsin-based American Drone tells Brownfield that airplanes, […]
Tool helps dairy producers make heat abatement decisions
An online tool from the University of Wisconsin helps farmers decide how to best keep their cows cool. Victor Cabrera with the UW Extension’s dairy department says the Heat Abatement […]
Illinois commodity groups alarmed over proposed wetlands legislation
Illinois commodity groups are closely watching a bill in the General Assembly that they say would limit farmers’ ability to manage wetlands. Corey Lacey, environmental policy manager with the Illinois […]
Ohio State dairy research shows value of monitoring body condition scores
Research by Ohio State University shows the importance of tracking the body condition scores for dairy cattle. Researchers say changes in body condition throughout lactation generally follow a pattern that mirrors the […]