More drones, more need for airspace awareness
A recent survey shows the growing use of drones is leading to more safety concerns for aerial agriculture applicators. Andrew Moore with the National Agricultural Aviation Association tells Brownfield their […]
Bacon: “plenty of work ahead” as House takes up farm bill
A member of the House Ag Committee says there will be plenty of work to do when lawmakers take up the skinny farm bill next week. Don Bacon, a Republican […]
Nebraska leads U.S. with new farm data privacy protections
Nebraska is the first in the nation to pass a bill that helps safeguard the privacy of ag operations. Bruce Reicker, senior director of legislative affairs for Nebraska Farm Bureau, […]
A popcorn so good it doesn’t need butter
Through plant breeding, Dr. Anthony Studer, a crop scientist at the University of Illinois has developed a superior popcorn line. So how is that possible? Studer explains. AUDIO: Healthy Living […]
U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on state vs. federal pesticide labeling
The executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance says next week’s Supreme Court hearing could impact glyphosate availability. Elizabeth Burns- Thompson says U.S. farmers need pesticide label certainty. “It really […]
Insurance expert urges theft prevention during busy spring
An insurance expert says the busy planting season can put more farm machinery at risk for theft. Zachary Hinthorn with Country Financial tells Brownfield that more tractors and implements get […]
Cash dairy prices end week higher
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher to end the week on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0025 at $0.6975. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.01 at $1.6450. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.64 to $1.6450. Cheese […]
Ag economist says high costs and inflation will likely continue to pressure farm margins
An ag economist says he doesn’t expect input costs to soften anytime soon. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says prices continue to move higher. “Moderating inflation often means that inflation is […]
Global uncertainty hits home: Iowa farmer changes spring input plans
A central Iowa farmer says the conflict in the Middle East has influenced some early season crop fertility decisions. Corey Hillebo grows corn and soybeans near Polk City and tells […]
Alfalfa loss likely in flooded Michigan fields as soil moisture nears 70% in surplus
Michigan soil moisture levels are well above normal for most of the state, which could impact the viability of alfalfa crops. Kim Cassida is the forage and cover crop specialist […]