Weather shifts could lead to more resilient crops
A plant pathologist with University of Tennessee Extension says she’s optimistic the recent conditions can create more resilient crops this year. Heather Kelly tells Brownfield the recent rains and cooler […]
Ag industry responds to nitrate pollution concerns with stewardship practices
The senior vice president of public policy and counsel at the Ag Retailers Association says the agriculture industry is actively working to manage nitrate runoff from fertilizer applications. Richard Gupton says there are […]
Congressman believes E15 bill will pass House
A Congressman says legislation to make E15 available nationwide year-round should pass the House soon. Wisconsin Representative Tony Weid tells Brownfield he’s optimistic about the nationwide year-round E15 bill. “I […]
Proposed rail merger puts focus on grain rates and service
An ag economist says there’s a lot at stake for the ag industry as two large railroads pursue a potential merger. Guy Allen with Kansas State University says the consolidation […]
USMCA renewal vital for corn farmers
A director with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board says this summer’s review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement is vital for agriculture. Southern Illinois farmer Matt Raben tells Brownfield, “Our number […]
Positive outlook for pork industry, despite challenges
The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says morale is high in the industry despite some challenges this spring. Katie Brown, who’s a 5th generation hog farmer in Christian […]
Cool weather lingers over the eastern Corn Belt; warmer weather returning to much of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, lingering frost was noted early Friday in the Great Lakes region, mainly across Wisconsin and Michigan. Below-normal temperatures also cover the remainder of the Midwest, while […]
Much warmer days ahead; rains to return to the Heartland, centered on the southern Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in much of the eastern U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific […]
Farmer hopes for important updates in USMCA review
A Wisconsin dairy farmer is hoping this summer’s review of the USMCA trade deal will take care of the loopholes that allow unintended trade problems. Amber Horn-Leiterman tells Brownfield that […]
Craig: farm bill coalition at risk
The ranking member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says the damage to the farm bill coalition in Congress could have lasting impacts on future farm bills. Angie Craig says […]