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Proposed conservation cuts would further limit already underfunded programs
The program director with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the latest iteration of the farm bill being discussed by Congress raises concerns around conservation funding. During a
Mixed finish to a short week for corn, soybeans, and wheat
Soybeans were mixed, closing out the week mixed as well. High temperatures along with heavy rains in some areas are expected to impact crop conditions. July and August are usually
Tar spot concerns grow as humid conditions persist across Indiana
Purdue University Extension’s corn agronomist says recent high humidity and saturated soils have created optimal conditions for disease development. Dan Quinn says tar spot has already been detected in Indiana, and he expects
Heat stress poses long-term health risks for dairy cattle
A dairy nutritionist with Zinpro Corporation says extreme summer heat could create long-term impacts for herd health. Jeff Tikofsky says health challenges can continue after temperatures return to normal. “Cows in
Missouri tightens animal import rules to prevent New World screwworm spread
Missouri has tightened its import requirements for animals coming from states where New World screwworm is present. State veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg tells Brownfield and the changes reflect the growing
MO ag groups: SCOTUS pesticide ruling restores regulatory certainty
The policy director at the Missouri Soybean Association says a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling reinforces federal pesticide law over state labeling requirements, restoring regulatory certainty for farmers. “The concern
Before the Echo’s Josh Teulker Talks Big Bucks, Public Land & Hunting with Dan Infalt
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AFBF trade expert: USMCA enters “uncharted territory”
The senior director of government affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation says the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has moved into uncharted territory. Virginia Houston tells Brownfield the decision to continue negotiations
Reynolds hails opinion upholding bans on transgender athletes in female sports
Governor Kim Reynolds says the U.S. Supreme Court made the right decision this week to uphold state laws barring transgender athletes from playing in school-sanctioned sports. In 2022, Reynolds signed
Casey Lake reopens at Hickory Hills Park after major restoration project
A popular lake in northeast Iowa’s Black Hawk County is reopening this summer after a two-year, $3-million restoration effort through a state program. Park Ranger Al Finke says Casey Lake
