Dairy foods industry commits to eliminating artificial coloring dyes
The Trump administration Tuesday announced an effort to eliminate artificial food coloring dyes, which many believe are not healthy. Physician and author Mark Hyman told a Health and Human Services […]
Ethanol production rises as the supply shrinks
U.S. ethanol production moved higher over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.033 million barrels per day, rising 21,000 on the week and 79,000 on […]
Early spring storms bring unwanted pests
The coordinator of the Illinois Agricultural Pest Survey at the University of Illinois says a stormy spring means Midwestern farmers are seeing significant flights of black cutworm moths. Kelly Estes […]
Be a Superhero of Ag Science
Commentary. Science plays a massive and multifaceted role in the world today. It is woven into pretty much every aspect of our lives, whether we notice it or not. Every […]
Large wildfire burning in North Central Nebraska
The Nebraska Forest Service says the Plum Creek Fire started as a prescribed burn but got out of control and has charred more than 14-thousdand acres. In a recent interview, […]
Raw milk bill clears Iowa House subcommittee
An Iowa House subcommittee has advanced a bill that would legalize raw milk sales at farmers markets and grocery stores. State Representative Bobby Kaufmann says unpasteurized raw milk sales have […]
Lawmakers push for E15 solution this year
Photo of Rep. Ashley Hinson by Brent Barnett/Brownfield Some lawmakers in the U.S. House say a federal fix for year-round E15 may not happen before the summer driving season begins. […]
McHargue says trade agreements, biofuels expansion helps improve margins
The president of a state farm bureau organization says cost of production for the 2025 crop year is one of his top concerns. Mark McHargue of Nebraska tells Brownfield, “We […]
Weather has impacted northern Ohio field work progress
A northwestern Ohio farmer says he expects to start his planting season late this week. Kyle Brown says recent rains have impacted field work progress. “We did a little bit […]
Rains hampering southern Illinois planting & wheat crop
A southeastern Illinois farmer says frequent heavy rains have slowed down progress this spring. Don Guinnip, who farms in Clark County, says planting in his area has been spotty. “There’s […]