State of Emergency in northern Michigan, but dormant fruit should limit crop damage
Michigan fruit growers say crops appear protected after one of the most extreme blizzards in March. Leelanau cherry grower Ben LaCross tells Brownfield, “Northern Michigan got 2 to 4 to […]
Pre-bought inputs shield many growers from fertilizer price surge
A senior grains and oilseeds analyst says he doesn’t expect high fertilizer prices to impact a large portion of growers this season. Marc Rosenbohm with Terrain says many farmers locked […]
Pre-bought inputs shield many growers from fertilizer price surge
A senior grains and oilseeds analyst says he doesn’t expect high fertilizer prices to impact a large portion of growers this season. Marc Rosenbohm with Terrain says many farmers locked […]
SoySeal adhesive tape wins $20,000 prize in ISA and Purdue University Student Soybean Innovation Competition
A soy-based adhesive tape took home the top prize at the 32nd annual Student Soybean Innovation Competition sponsored by the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Purdue University. Biological engineering sophomore Jocelyn Erickson explains […]
Shortage of rural veterinarians drives Iowa tax break proposal
A proposed tax break in the Iowa Senate would benefit veterinarians who are Iowa high school graduates and choose to practice in the state. Jennifer Dorman with the Iowa Veterinary […]
Midwestern farmers paying more for all types of fertilizers over the past month
An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says midwestern farmers are paying more for all types of fertilizers since the conflict in Iran began on February 20th. Nick Paulson […]
Additional wildfires spark in western Nebraska
The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency says two new wildfires have burned nearly 80,000 acres of rangeland in the state’s Panhandle. According to a release, The Ashby fire in Grant County started early […]
Iowa farmers may begin soybean planting as early as this weekend
An extension agronomist covering southeast and east central Iowa says soybean planting could begin this weekend. Rebecca Vittetoe with Iowa State University says soil conditions are steadily improving. “Something that […]
New “Product of USA” label empowers producers, builds consumer trust
The USDA says its new voluntary “Product of USA” label provides transparency for consumers. Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the rule […]
Lawmakers target fertilizer prices as farmer profitability declines
Lawmakers are taking steps to address the price and availability of fertilizer. Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar tells Brownfield rising fertilizer costs and low commodity prices continue to […]