Prepare for DOL check-ins on seasonal workers
An ag labor attorney is encouraging farmers to be prepared for government audits and inspections to raise workforce issues. Kim Clark with Varnum Law tells Brownfield, “Department of Labor is […]
Clock ticking on Farm Bill 2.0
Members of the House Agriculture Committee say the clock is ticking on a skinny farm bill. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says the reconciliation package secured an update to the commodities title, […]
Alpacas give Wisconsin farmer a unique business model
A former educator and dairy farmer has found his niche in fiber and ag tourism. Kevin Stoer started raising alpacas about thirty years ago on a former dairy farm near […]
Transition planning can be complicated
An agricultural law expert says farm transition planning can be difficult and complicated. Will McKinley with the Menn Law Firm tells Brownfield farm transition can be especially challenging for dairy […]
Connecting consumers to the pork industry
The 2025 interns for the Ohio Pork Council interns say the state fair was an opportunity for producers to connect directly with consumers. Anna Meyer says the organization’s educational experiences showcase […]
Fertilizer prices continue to rise
The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says fertilizer prices continue to climb. KJ Johnson says global factors are weighing on all varieties of fertilizer. “There’s Russia, you’re […]
Pest pressure hitting corn and soybeans
A cropping systems specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says insect pressure has been extremely variable this season. Ron Seymore tells Brownfield western bean cutworm infestations have been unusually high […]
Soybean aphids nearing thresholds in northwest Minnesota
A northwest Minnesota farmer tells Brownfield soybean aphid pressure is at or near threshold levels. Blair Hoseth farms near Mahnomen. “We’ve sprayed one field (for aphids), and then we’ve had […]
Weather challenges make putting up hay difficult
Persistently wet weather this summer has frustrated many alfalfa growers, including Jolene Riessen in northwest Iowa. “The deal with the alfalfa is just trying to get it up around the […]
Making a lasting impact on the ag industry
This year’s Purdue Extension Emerging Women in Agriculture Leadership Award winner says she wants to make a lasting impact on the industry. Miami County native Alexandra Merritt says her passion […]