No immediate trade fallout after pseudorabies detections in Iowa and Texas
The CEO of the Iowa Pork Producers Association says U.S. pork export customers have yet to respond to detections of pseudorabies in Iowa and Texas swine herds. Pat McGonegle tells […]
Organic dairy producers challenge Federal Milk Marketing Order rules in court
Four separate lawsuits have been filed, claiming the federal milk marketing orders unfairly harm organic dairy producers. Organic farmers and cooperatives want an exemption from the federal milk marketing order […]
Fast planting season highlights ongoing soil moisture challenges
Dry conditions last month fueled a fast corn planting pace along with drought concerns in southwest Minnesota. Bob Worth of Lake Benton says there’s been a lack of soil moisture […]
Investing in Future Ag Leaders Through FFA
The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council is investing in the next generation of Missouri agriculture, sponsoring proficiency awards at the Missouri State FFA Convention. Missouri Soybean’s Director of Communications Samantha Turner […]
Tank Mix Compatibility
Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Scott Pringnitz, says farmers have access to 1,700 qualified tank-mix partners to use with Enlist One herbicide to get maximum results for their unique needs. […]
Wet weather creates uneven planting progress across Missouri
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says planting progress has been uneven across Missouri this spring. Ben Brown tells Brownfield, “We’ve seen quite a bit of field activity […]
Best of Outdoor Adventures: Illinois Ag Director Jerry Costello
On this “Best Of” edition of the show, we revisit a great conversation with Illinois Ag Director Jerry Costello. He talks with Brownfield about his roots in hunting and fishing, […]
Short, inconsistent planting windows expected in May
Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner says he’s expecting short and inconsistent planting windows throughout May in the Midwest. “It is going to be one of those situations, certainly in the central […]
Arkansas farmers say timely rains boost crops amid serious drought
Two farmers in northeast Arkansas say the recent rains have been a welcome sight for the spring crops. Kenny Clark in Jackson County says several inches of rain means he […]
Limited impact expected after pseudorabies found in Iowa, Texas swine
The pork industry is closely monitoring a recent detection of pseudorabies virus in some Iowa and Texas swine herds. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says five boars at a central […]