Whole milk bill to get Senate Ag Committee hearing
Legislation that would bring whole milk back to school-based nutrition programs will get a hearing before the Senate Ag Committee. Senate Bill 222 is the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids […]
USDA boosts state meat processing reimbursement
The USDA will increase its reimbursement for meat and poultry inspection programs this year and the CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says it’s appreciated. Ted […]
Broiler sets, placements 1% ahead of last year
2025 broiler sets and placements continue to maintain their faster than 2024 pace. The USDA says 252.076 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, rising 553,000 from the […]
International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo
Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo. The post International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The USDA approves Indiana’s SNAP waiver
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has approved Indiana’s waiver to remove soft drinks and candy from the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Emily Bryant, executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry, says […]
High interest rates make herd expansion more challenging
A livestock economist says higher interest rates have been a limiting factor to herd expansion. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University says that at current price levels, there is a […]
Corn nematode management on growers’ radar
The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says Midwestern corn growers may be losing yield to corn nematodes. Matt Montgomery says awareness is increasing around the native soilborne organisms. “We’re […]
Farmers share concerns over cost of production in 2025
Some farmers say risk management is becoming more difficult. Southwest Kansas farmer Jim Sipes says he’s adjusted his crop nutrient program due to rising input costs. “We have had to […]
Howell, Brown appointed to lead Indiana Rural Development and Farm Service Agency
The USDA has announced new leadership for Indiana’s Rural Development and Farm Service Agency. Steve Howell, who most recently served as the senior director of industry affairs for the Indiana Soybean Alliance, […]
Precision ag advancements
A precision ag specialist suggests the use of sensors has been one of the biggest advancements for this generation of farmers. University of Minnesota Precision Agriculture Center director Yuxin Miao […]