Agriculture News
Crop pests are getting an early start
An entomologist says some crop-damaging insects are getting an early start. Emily Bick with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield, along with alfalfa weevils and a large number of armyworm
Wisconsin group identifies rural bridge problems
The Wisconsin Transportation Development Association has identified rural bridges that need repair or replacement. Executive Director Debby Jackson tells Brownfield Wisconsin has seventeen thousand culverts or bridges shorter than twenty
Illinois food system receives funding boost
The bureau chief of marketing, promotion, and grants with the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) says the state’s specialty crop industry is receiving a boost. Jackie Sambursky says more than
USDA chief economist: Long-term strategy can strengthen farm economy
The USDA’s chief economist says farmers and ranchers need greater certainty to keep their operations sustainable. Justin Benavidez says producers have dealt with numerous economic challenges over the past 15
First 5 years of MISTRIPS show benefits for corn and soybean farmers
An ecosystem scientist at Michigan State University says the first five years of prairie strip research is finding benefits for farm profitability and management. Research director Phil Robertson tells Brownfield
Trump, Xi Jinping to meet Thursday in Beijing
An extension ag economist says this week’s meeting between President Trump and China’s president could significantly impact U.S. agriculture. Chad Hart is with Iowa State University and says, “When it
Congress nears key vote on permanent year-round E15 access
The U.S. House is scheduled to vote on nationwide year-round E15 legislation Wednesday. House Agriculture Committee member Brad Finstad tells Brownfield for the first time there’s a clear path for
Ohio FFA state president focused on member growth and confidence in new role
The newly elected Ohio FFA state president says he’s looking forward to watching the organization grow over the next year. Austin Manning from the Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington FFA Chapter says he hopes to
Drought, low snowpack raise prevent plant questions in Nebraska
Uncertainty over water availability this summer has a western Nebraska farmer considering prevent plant insurance. Andy Groskopf says the ongoing drought and limited runoff from snowpack Wyoming have producers in
Waterhemp Pressure Growing
This Spotlight on Soybeans is brought to you by Missouri Soybean Farmers and their checkoff. Kevin Bradley at the University of Missouri says he’s becoming more concerned about the number
