Pillen: Consolidating state agencies could improve water quality, quantity
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says the state is taking a closer look at how agriculture practices are impacting the state’s water supply. “Nitrate contamination of water is from over applying […]
The benefits of adopting cover crops
Cover crop acreage continues to grow. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Dr. Rob Myers with the University of Missouri explains more about the National Cover Crop Survey and […]
Scattered rain & storms accompany warm weather over parts of the Plains, Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, lingering chilly weather is mostly limited to the upper Great Lakes region, where Wednesday’s maximum temperatures will be near or below 65°F. Cold fronts continue to […]
Wisconsin’s certified seed potato bill clears state Senate, grazing bill on hold
The Chairman of the Wisconsin State Senate Agriculture Committee says legislation that would give the state’s certified seed potato law additional enforcement tools passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday and advanced […]
Wisconsin’s certified seed potato bill clears state Senate, grazing bill on hold
The Chairman of the Wisconsin State Senate Agriculture Committee says legislation that would give the state’s certified seed potato law additional enforcement tools passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday and advanced […]
A mild to unseasonably warm pattern for many; showery throughout much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or below-normal temperatures in the West, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from Plains eastward. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation should […]
March milk production up
Milk production rose during March. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says production jumped to 19 billion pounds, which is 1% higher than a year ago and two billion pounds higher […]
USDA announces disaster assistance
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced more than $340 million in assistance for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities impacted by natural disasters. The Secretary made the announcement at a stop […]
SNAP a farm bill sticking point
Two Democratic members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee say Republican proposals that would cut funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are a hurdle for a new farm […]
NPB highlights sustainability commitments during Earth Month
The National Pork Board says it’s working with supply chain partners to help them achieve their sustainability commitments. Jamie Burr, NPB’s chief sustainability officer, says their We Care Ethical Principles […]