True armyworm surge in SE Minnesota raises alarm for growers
A scouting network has identified a migratory pest in southeast Minnesota that has growers concerned. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Ryan Miller says traps are capturing an alarming rate […]
Dad.
Commentary. Although Father’s Days may come and go, I will always celebrate my dad. He’s retired from farming now, but he’ll always be a farmer. For most of my life, […]
Dairy crisis deepening: Farm losses mount amid low milk prices
The government relations director for the Wisconsin Farmers Union says long-term policy solutions are needed to help stabilize milk prices for producers. Michelle Ramirez-White with Dairy Together says more than […]
Tourism partnerships helping build stronger consumer connections
The senior vice president of strategy for Florida Dairy Farmers says a new joint partnership is helping connect farmers to consumers. Patrick Haller says the collaboration between Disney World and […]
Attention turns to placements as tight cattle supplies show no signs of easing
The cattle industry continues to battle tight supplies, and a livestock economist says that’s not expected to change anytime soon. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says placements remain the figure to watch in this week’s Cattle on Feed […]
Food-Grade Grains Field Day highlights partnerships that work
Michigan State University Extension is helping rebuild grain value chains across the Upper Midwest and create more diverse marketing opportunities for farmers. Brook Wilke is the Associate Director of the MSU Kellogg […]
Job Alert: Wisconsin Agriscience teachers in demand across the state
Wisconsin FFA’s new state advisor says supporting agricultural educators will be a top priority to help fill current gaps. Missy Goers tells Brownfield, “We do definitely have a need for […]
Michigan puts new world screwworm precautions in place
The State of Michigan is implementing additional restrictions to prevent the spread of new world screwworm. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Boring tells Brownfield the new requirements […]
BASF: early soybean diseases emerging following excessive moisture
Wet conditions are resulting in early season soybean disease pressure. BASF technical service representative Mike Probst says excessive rains in parts of the Midwest and Delta spawned seedling diseases. “And […]
Wet spring pattern alleviates drought concerns for most
A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the rainy spring and early summer have alleviated drought concerns for much of the Corn Belt. However, Xander Lowry tells Brownfield some areas haven’t […]