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Bayer Crop Science and bp partner to expand camelina market for biofuels
A new partnership between Bayer Crop Science and bp could increase access to the biofuels market for farmers. Chad Bilby, biofuel crops innovation and commercial lead at Bayer, says the
Indianapolis-based Junior Chefs Academy teaching students about pork nutrition
An Indianapolis-based chef says an after-school program is teaching students about the versatility and nutritional value of pork. Ross Katz, executive director of the Junior Chefs Academy, says the curriculum
Iowa pork officials confident following rare pseudorabies detection
A pork industry official suggests the industry was well prepared following the first detection of pseudorabies in a domestic commercial swine herd in more than 20 years. Iowa Pork Producers
GT Thompson discusses USMCA reauthorization, says dairy adjustments needed
House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has been working for American farmers and ranchers. “Obviously I want to see USMCA kept intact. I think that’s
Long-term crop research studying ways to lower input costs and improve soil health
An ecosystem scientist at Michigan State University says cropping system research is highlighting ways farmers can offset fertilizer use and other inputs. Phil Robertson is the director of the Long-Term Agroecosystem Project
Demand for premium replacement females remains strong in the cattle sector
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says there continues to be strong demand for replacement females in the cattle sector. Tony Hancock tells Brownfield, “There were several, maybe commercial plus, pretty dag-gum good
Fallen Iowa law officers remembered in annual ceremony
Officers from around the state gathered near the state capitol today for the annual Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony. There were no new names of fallen officers to add to the
Alfalfa weevils are early in Wisconsin this year
An entomologist says it’s time to scout for alfalfa weevils. Krista Hamilton with Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield insect growth is ahead of plant development
Ag economist says high input costs making it difficult for farmers to navigate long-term goals
An ag economist says the cost of production is making it difficult to plan for the future. Michael Langemeier says the current ag economy is impacting how farmers think about long-term financial
USDA expands triticale crop insurance for 2026 as growers see rising demand
A Michigan farmer says growing demand for triticale is helping to diversify rotations and marketing opportunities. Sixth-generation grower Janna Fritz says her farm has been growing the crop for seed
