NEFB outlines its 2025 trade agenda for Trump administration
The leader of a state farm bureau organization is asking the Trump administration to prioritize expanding US market access. Nebraska’s Mark McHargue says new trade agreements could help bring additional […]
China buys U.S. soybeans, passes on pork
Export sales for a few key commodities saw solid improvements during the week ending April 24th. The USDA says soybean sales were above the previous week thanks to better demand […]
Sec. Naig has “concerns” about raw milk bill in Iowa House
Brownfield file photo: Brent Barnett (left) interviews Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig at the 2024 Iowa State Fair Iowa’s ag secretary says he has some hesitations about a bill in […]
Minnesota Senate passes ag budget bill
The Minnesota Senate passed its ag budget bill Wednesday. Senate Ag Committee chair Aric Putnam tells Brownfield there was bipartisan support in his chamber for the legislation. “But not as […]
USDA to resume emergency efforts to prevent the spread of New World screwworm
The USDA says emergency efforts to prevent the spread of New World screwworm will resume. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says Mexico has agreed to eliminate restrictions that have been in […]
Delayed soybean emergence worrying some farmers
A Bayer agronomist says some farmers are concerned about delayed soybean emergence. Lance Tarochione, who’s based in west central Illinois, says some early planted soybean fields are struggling this spring. […]
Federal funding restored for K-State lab that helps create drought-resistant crops
A research lab at Kansas State University is continuing to develop drought resistant crops to help double the world’s food supply by 2050. Tim Dalton is the interim director of […]
HPAI detected in Indiana for the first time in a month
For the first time in a month, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in northwest Indiana. The latest case was detected in a non-commercial hobby flock in Porter County. The Indiana State Board […]
Plant nutrition specialist says lock in corn nutrient needs now
Chris DeMoss with MFA Incorporated says price and availability could challenge producers this spring. “If you’re going to top dress corn, have a visit with your local dealer and start […]
Manure study examines nitrogen retention, soil health
Research is showing the benefits of applying solid manure over liquid manure to fields. Josh Mirabella with the University of Wisconsin-Madison is researching soil health and fertility comparing unprocessed liquid […]