Tourism partnerships helping build stronger consumer connections
The senior vice president of strategy for Florida Dairy Farmers says a new joint partnership is helping connect farmers to consumers. Patrick Haller says the collaboration between Disney World and […]
Attention turns to placements as tight cattle supplies show no signs of easing
The cattle industry continues to battle tight supplies, and a livestock economist says that’s not expected to change anytime soon. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says placements remain the figure to watch in this week’s Cattle on Feed […]
Food-Grade Grains Field Day highlights partnerships that work
Michigan State University Extension is helping rebuild grain value chains across the Upper Midwest and create more diverse marketing opportunities for farmers. Brook Wilke is the Associate Director of the MSU Kellogg […]
Job Alert: Wisconsin Agriscience teachers in demand across the state
Wisconsin FFA’s new state advisor says supporting agricultural educators will be a top priority to help fill current gaps. Missy Goers tells Brownfield, “We do definitely have a need for […]
Michigan puts new world screwworm precautions in place
The State of Michigan is implementing additional restrictions to prevent the spread of new world screwworm. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Boring tells Brownfield the new requirements […]
BASF: early soybean diseases emerging following excessive moisture
Wet conditions are resulting in early season soybean disease pressure. BASF technical service representative Mike Probst says excessive rains in parts of the Midwest and Delta spawned seedling diseases. “And […]
Wet spring pattern alleviates drought concerns for most
A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the rainy spring and early summer have alleviated drought concerns for much of the Corn Belt. However, Xander Lowry tells Brownfield some areas haven’t […]
Kansas wheat harvest reveals significant yield variability
The CEO of Kansas Wheat says on-going drought and freeze damage have significantly impacted this year’s crop. Justin Gilpin says harvest is slightly ahead of schedule and, so far, […]
Another round of severe weather expected to significantly impact producers in the ECB
A climatologist at the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says another round of severe weather is expected to impact producers across parts of the Eastern Corn Belt. Jacob Dolinger says models […]
New USDA technology could streamline acreage reporting
The USDA is rolling out a pilot program designed to modernize acreage reporting and improve its efficiency for ag producers. Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says counties in 11 states are using […]