Agriculture News
Tar spot concerns grow as humid conditions persist across Indiana
Purdue University Extension’s corn agronomist says recent high humidity and saturated soils have created optimal conditions for disease development. Dan Quinn says tar spot has already been detected in Indiana, and he expects
Heat stress poses long-term health risks for dairy cattle
A dairy nutritionist with Zinpro Corporation says extreme summer heat could create long-term impacts for herd health. Jeff Tikofsky says health challenges can continue after temperatures return to normal. “Cows in
Missouri tightens animal import rules to prevent New World screwworm spread
Missouri has tightened its import requirements for animals coming from states where New World screwworm is present. State veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg tells Brownfield and the changes reflect the growing
MO ag groups: SCOTUS pesticide ruling restores regulatory certainty
The policy director at the Missouri Soybean Association says a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling reinforces federal pesticide law over state labeling requirements, restoring regulatory certainty for farmers. “The concern
Before the Echo’s Josh Teulker Talks Big Bucks, Public Land & Hunting with Dan Infalt
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AFBF trade expert: USMCA enters “uncharted territory”
The senior director of government affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation says the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has moved into uncharted territory. Virginia Houston tells Brownfield the decision to continue negotiations
Thompson says new ag labor bill expands H-2A Access for dairy
House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says his new ag labor bill opens the door for U.S. dairy farmers to have access to the H-2A program. Thompson says it’s
Nebraska Corn Growers president blasts Bayer glyphosate petition
The president of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association says farmers in his state are outraged by Bayer’s request for duties on glyphosate imports. “It is very frustrating.” Michael Dibbern says
Fourth of July cookout costs rise nationally, despite some lower regional food prices
U.S. consumers are expected to spend more this year on their 4th of July celebrations. Indiana Farm Bureau chief economist Todd Davis says about 50 percent of the total cost of a cookout will go to protein, but
New food supply chain bill would invest in local farmers and infrastructure
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says new bipartisan legislation could improve middle-of-the-supply chain breakdowns for producers. Director of Public Policy Becky Garrison Werfel tells Brownfield addressing gaps
