Cattle industry urges action as screwworm fly spreads north
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the detection of New World screwworm just 70 miles from the southern border is concerning. Colin Woodall says, “Time is no […]
AgriBusiness Council of Indiana names new president and CEO
AgriBusiness Council of Indiana has named Melissa Rekeweg as its new president and CEO. Rekeweg will lead the organization’s efforts to serve Indiana’s grain, feed, seed, plant food, and chemistry […]
China could renew U.S. ag purchases, but patience needed
The CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says he’s optimistic the U.S. and China can reach a trade agreement that benefits U.S. agriculture. But Ted McKinney […]
Turning excess into access
The Feeding America network of food banks works with local farmers from across the country to rescue surplus and unharvested food that might otherwise go to waste. Dru Montri, vice […]
New tech offers hope as herbicide resistance grows
With more weeds developing resistance to common herbicides, and fewer new options available for farmers, targeted spray applications and laser technologies are showing a lot of promise. University of Wisconsin […]
Michigan crops struggle with dry soil as apple harvest picks up steam
Dry weather has been pushing the apple harvest across Michigan. Riveridge operations manager Justin Finkler tells Brownfield fruit size and overall yields have been impacted north of Grand Rapids. “The […]
Missouri farmer picked to lead state Farm Service Agency
Ronnie Russell from Richmond, Missouri has been named the new state executive director for the USDA’s Farm Service Agency. Russell has farmed corn, soybeans, wheat and hay and has cattle. […]
Variable rice as harvest advances in Arkansas
A rice agronomist with the University of Arkansas Extension says rice harvest continues at an above-average pace and the crop varies. Jarrod Hardke tells Brownfield “it’s most often true that […]
South Dakota farmer says still waiting on harvest
A farmer in northeast South Dakota says he’s about two weeks away from starting harvest. “There’s a lot of green leaves still. I think there’s about 10 days until we […]
Missouri corn yields lag behind 2024 in some areas
Farmers harvesting corn across north-central Missouri say the corn isn’t quite as good as it was last year. Cody Brock, who farms in Carroll County, says late season corn diseases […]