Tight farm budgets threaten adoption of conservation practices
The down farm economy could stunt the adoption of conservation practices. Eastern Iowa farmer Alan Mohr says there’s usually a cost associated with cover crops or changing tillage systems. “These […]
Indiana Soybean Alliance donates soy-based tires to help support rural communities
The Indiana Soybean Alliance is donating soy-based Goodyear tires to several charitable organizations across the state as a way to give back to rural communities. Chair Denise Scarborough says the […]
Innovation in Action – Corn Traits Pipeline
Bayer Crop Science continues to emphasize innovation and is working to address the evolving needs of corn farmers today. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Todd Heap, Bayer Global […]
Farm groups to Trump: family farms need emergency aid before 2026
Farm groups from across the country are calling for economic support to help producers dealing with depressed markets. Kam Quarles with Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance and National Potato Council says the […]
Much cooler, but more seasonal air across the Heartland; fair, dry weather for most
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An active pattern ahead for the West, parts of the Plains; late-season warmth for the Heartland
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Providing rural communities with healthy food
A new Indiana University initiative is helping farmers increase local food sales with large wholesale buyers. Jodie Smith, founder of FARMWISE Indiana, says the program is centered around building relationships […]
Kansas dairy constantly seeks efficiency, conservation improvements
This year’s World Dairy Expo Dairy Producer of the Year is always seeking ways to improve the farming operation. Ken McCarty tells Brownfield they were milking around 800 cows in […]
Trump: USMCA renewal TBD
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday all options are on the table as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is renegotiated. “We could renegotiate it and that would be good, or […]
Managing on-farm grain storage is key this fall
As more grain is stored on-farm this fall, an economist at CoBank reminds farmers it costs to be your own grain elevator. Tanner Ehmke tells Brownfield “grain sitting in the […]