Ag Retailers Association expects insecticide strategy to be workable
The Ag Retailers Association says EPA’s recently released final insecticide strategy will be more flexible for the agricultural industry. Richard Gupton tells Brownfield modifications show the agency is listening to […]
Farmers Union advocates for new farm bill during Week of Action
National Farmers Union members are in Washington D.C. this week urging lawmakers to pass a new farm bill. Gary Wertish is president of the Minnesota Farmers Union. “We have over […]
Corn planting will pick up soon
An agronomist says the short-term weather forecast should encourage more corn planting across South Dakota and Minnesota. Rick Swenson is with Peterson Farms Seed. “The forecast looks great with minimal […]
Strong USDA needed to protect farmers
Potato industry leaders say they are concerned about how USDA staffing cuts could impact disease mitigation efforts at the border. Potato researcher and geneticist Dave Douches tells Brownfield the Animal […]
West-central Minnesota farmer makes planting progress
Planting is off to an encouraging start for west-central Minnesota farmer Noah Hultgren. “We finished sugarbeets at the end of last week. We had some rain, which was a good […]
Study shows 2024 was a record year for biodiesel economic impact
A new study shows that the biodiesel industry helped contribute more than $42 billion to the US economy in 2024. Kate Shenk (shank), director of regulatory affairs with Clean Fuels […]
Planting window opens up for Upper Midwest farmers
Ideal planting weather is expected across much of the Midwest this week. Brent Mohn grows corn and soybeans near Lakeville in southern Minnesota. “We missed a few of the rain […]
Tank Mix Flexibility
As growers begin applying Enlist herbicides this spring, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Scott Pringnitz, says there are several ways to get the most out of each trip across the […]
Mexico top weekly export inspections destination
Mexico led the way for U.S. grain and oilseed export inspections during the week ending May 1st. Inspections of corn and soybeans were above what’s needed weekly to meet projections […]
Wisconsin soil moisture levels vary as some planters get rolling
Some Wisconsin farmers are glad to get a break from rain long enough to plant, while others are hoping for a long, slow soaking rain after planting wraps up. Cal […]