Ag director says livestock exhibitors mindful of biosecurity
The Missouri Ag Director says biosecurity is a priority as exhibitors and visitors from across the region come to the Missouri State Fair to see livestock. Chris Chinn tells Brownfield […]
Indiana ag leaders honored with AgriVision Award at the state fair
Two Indiana ag leaders have received the state’s the highest agricultural honor. Keith Lambright, owner of Shipshewana Auction and Cedar Creek Meats, and Mark Sigler, chief operating officer, secretary and treasurer of Indiana […]
New state fair buildings will showcase MO ag
The “Godfather” of the Missouri State Fair says new infrastructure coming to the fairgrounds will continue to showcase Missouri agriculture. Lowell Mohler, a former state ag director and fair commissioner, […]
New report outlines herbicide importance to conservation
The president of the Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council (ANPC) says a new report outlines the important role herbicides play in conservation. Courtney Briggs says the ability to chemically control weeds […]
U.S. corn sales very strong, economist says
An ag economist says strong export sales for new crop U.S. corn helped provide a bump for the commodity markets. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net tells Brownfield, “We had another smashing […]
SDS a “concerning” problem in south-central Iowa
A south-central Iowa farmer says disease pressure in soybeans has been alarming. “There’s sudden death syndrome all over the place,” said Steve Kuiper of Knoxville. Kuiper says SDS arrived much […]
Farmers can help improve yield potential by managing some insect pressure
A cropping systems specialist says if farmers are starting to see insect pressure in some instances there’s still time to protect yield potential Ron Seymore with UNL says growers should be […]
Unleaded 88 saves Minnesota drivers $8 million so far in 2025
New data shows Minnesota consumers who filled up with Unleaded 88 have saved more than $8 million so far in 2025. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner tells Brownfield […]
Walz concerned trade uncertainty is harming agriculture
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is concerned U.S. agriculture will be harmed by trade uncertainty. Walz, who a year ago was named the running mate for presidential candidate Kamala Harris, says […]
Trump announces tariff increase for India
President Trump has signed an executive order that increases tariffs on India from 25% to 50%. Ag economist Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says the president’s action comes after India’s continued […]