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Pillen says ag inputs won’t be subject to new sales taxes
Some Nebraska farm groups would like to see the Governor’s administration reduce the state’s budget deficit without significant impacts to producers. Jim Pillen says his administration doesn’t have plans
Iowa’s ‘Rural Mainstreet Index’ drops again in September
The Rural Mainstreet Index Creighton University calculates after surveying rural bankers in Iowa and nine other Midwest states has dropped for the fourth time in the past six months. Iowa’s
University of Iowa researchers offering water testing for arsenic in 6 counties
A research project at the University of Iowa is offering private well owners in six counties free arsenic testing kits to see if there is a need to offer the
MSUE says Great Lakes specialty crop producers are ready for new innovations
An ag economist says Extension specialists are identifying how to bridge the gap between available innovations and the needs of specialty crop growers in the Great Lakes region. Michigan State
Grassley urges Thune to bring farm bill to Senate floor
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests partisan politics remain a stumbling block for the farm bill. The Iowa Republican has been in Congress more than 50 years and tells Brownfield this
Agronomist says consistent corn leaf aphid pressure requires management plan
An east central Illinois agronomist says three straight years of corn leaf aphid infestations in the Corn Belt means growers need to start managing for the pests. Kris Ehler, who’s
Agriculture looks for progress in U.S.-China trade talks
The U.S. and China are scheduled to meet next week, and the CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says he hopes the talks lead to a
Anthrax confirmed in South Dakota cattle, producers urged to monitor herds
South Dakota has confirmed its first case of anthrax in cattle this year. State veterinarian Dr. Mendel Miller says it was detected in some cow-calf pairs located in Meade County.
Trade tensions with Canada could drive up ag equipment costs
An ag economist says the latest trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada could create new challenges for ag equipment manufactures. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University tells Brownfield, “Companies like John
Illinois crops drying quickly as harvest picks up steam
A central Illinois farmer says it’s going to be a quick harvest, if the weather cooperates. Matt Bennett, who grows corn and soybeans in Shelby County, says moisture in both
