Michigan ag director says Lake Erie projects will focus on outcomes
The director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the state is collaborating with partners in Indiana, Ohio, and Ontario to develop science-based approaches addressing water quality […]
Wet weather brings additional weed challenges
A Purdue University Extension weed scientist says wet weather conditions have created additional weed pressure this year. Tommy Butts tells Brownfield, “It’s made for a very bad giant ragweed year. Those […]
USDA says plan to address HPAI is working, but producers need to be prepared
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA’s five-point plan to address Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza is working. She tells Brownfield that egg prices have come down. “We’ve done over 900 […]
Crop development rebounding for Nebraska farmer
South-central Nebraska farmer Mike Bergen says warmer temperatures and timely rains have sparked a noticeable improvement in crop conditions on his farm. “The real term to describe this crop early […]
Tick issues on rise
A central Illinois veterinarian says he’s seeing an increase in tick-related issues. Dr. Derek McFarland, of Jubilee Hills Veterinary Service in Princeville, says a stretch of relatively mild winters has […]
Global Dairy Trade index drops significantly
The Global Dairy Trade index had its biggest decline so far this year, falling 4.1% in Tuesday’s trading session. Significant gains in butter milk powder and lactose prices were offset […]
Early tar spot detections could mean additional applications of fungicide are needed
The early onset of tar spot in some parts of the country could mean producers may need to consider a second application of fungicide. Steven Johnson is a territory agronomist […]
Farmers and Freedom
Commentary. When most of us think about the 4th of July, we picture fireworks, grilled hot dogs and burgers, and maybe an uncle who insists on wearing a full American […]
WCB farmers share concerns about tar spot development
Some farmers in the Western Corn Belt are concerned about the spread of tar spot. Northeast Kansas farmer Brett Neibling says the disease caught him off guard when it was […]
Ongoing trade tensions adds volatility to U.S. trade
An ag economist at Ohio State University says ongoing uncertainty around trade policy adds volatility to U.S. trade. Ian Sheldon says continued trade tensions with China could impact the bottom […]