Leopold award goes to SE Minnesota farmer dedicated to soil health and mentorship
The 2025 Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award recipient is a diversified crop and livestock farmer from the southeast part of the state. Tom Cotter is a fourth-generation farmer who grows organic […]
Michigan’s Regenerative Agriculture Program preparing soil health management plans and new grants
A field coordinator is confident in the future of Michigan’s regenerative agriculture efforts. Alex Svoboda with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development tells Brownfield the state’s Regenerative Agriculture […]
Michigan’s Regenerative Agriculture Program preparing soil health management plans and new grants
A field coordinator is confident in the future of Michigan’s regenerative agriculture efforts. Alex Svoboda with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development tells Brownfield the state’s Regenerative Agriculture […]
NCAE leader praises proactive DOL actions on H-2A wage rules
The head of the National Council of Agricultural Employers says the organization is not letting up on securing farm labor solutions. Michael Marsh tells Brownfield he’s encouraged by the U.S. Secretary of […]
GAHA helps keep MAHA science based
A food and agriculture group has started Growing a Healthier America to help keep the Make America Healthy Again conversations science based. Charlie Arnot with the Center for Food Integrity […]
MSU Technologies pipeline leans into labor solutions for farmers
A technology manager says new research developments are heavily focused on solving workforce challenges. Julia Miller, with Michigan State University Technologies, works with researchers to bring their innovations to the […]
Sharing the message of agriculture remains important
A food and agriculture researcher says it’s important for farmers to keep sharing their story with consumers. Charlie Arnot with the Center for Food Integrity tells Brownfield telling people about […]
Timely rains make soybeans the bright spot in Kansas farmer’s 2025 season
A farmer from northeastern Kansas says soybeans were the bright spot from his 2025 growing season. Scott Gigstad tells Brownfield, “We just had some timely rains through the summer that […]
Weather can create challenges for cow & calf health
A research veterinarian says the winter weather that quickly moved into the upper Midwest makes it tough to raise calves. Dr. Kieth Poulsen tells Brownfield the very-low temperatures and the […]
Ohio farmer reflects on 2025 crop year
A southwest Ohio farmer says he’s mostly satisfied with his results from the 2025 crop year. Eric Tipton says spring planting moved quickly. “We had a pretty easy planting season […]