North Dakota is the first state to say federally approved pesticide labels are the law. Brigit Rollins with the National Agricultural Law Center says it’s a strong statement as pesticide injury lawsuits continue against manufacturers for failing to warn about the health risks associated with using products. “That label alone is a sufficient defense against…… Continue Reading
Farmers approaching management decisions differently this year
Some farmers say they’re taking a cautious approach to marketing and crop production decisions this year. Nebraska farmer Doug Saathoff tells Brownfield it’s becoming harder to take advantage of commodity prices. “If we have an upswing in price, try to just sell a little bit here and there, hopefully make a little bit, but I…… Continue Reading
Farmers could get a break on fuel prices
An ag economist says locking in lower diesel fuel prices could help improve margins. Greg Ibendahl with Kansas State projects prices to be lower this year than they were last year. “If you can find those places where you can save a little bit of dollars, I think you’ll definitely help your bottom line. When…… Continue Reading
Grassley says summertime E15 waiver is good news
The senior U.S. Senator from Iowa says the Trump administration’s fuel waiver allowing nationwide sales of E-15 during the summer months is good news. But Chuck Grassley says he hopes this is the last year a waiver will be needed. “Because I hope a bill that I co-sponsored, a bipartisan bill that would allow E15…… Continue Reading
Michigan potato growers increase funding options
Michigan potato growers have amended their assessment rates to allow for more checkoff collections in the future. Executive Director Dr. Kelly Turner tells Brownfield the change hasn’t increased funding for the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, but now farmers have more options. “The cost of research, marketing, and education continues to go up, and they just…… Continue Reading
Illinois farmers seeking changes to state’s deer management
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says crop damage caused by wildlife is weighing on his member’s minds. “That’s gaining ground on estate taxes as something that our farmers want to talk about a lot.” Brian Duncan, who also farms in Ogle County, says the impact of deer feeding is multiplied in times…… Continue Reading
Solving South of the Border Storage Concerns
Mexico continues to be the largest export market for U.S. corn. In fact, 50% of corn grown in Illinois is exported. In this Managing for Profit, Jon Rosenstiel, former chair of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses a check-off funded project aimed at deepening that relationship. The post Solving South of the Border Storage Concerns…… Continue Reading
Soybean growers have additional markets
A former chairman of the US Soybean Export Council says diversifying trade relationships with other countries have helped increase demand for US soybeans. Kansas farmer Lance Rezac tells Brownfield Pakistan’s soybean crushing facilities recently signed an agreement with USSEC. “That they would buy exclusive US soy for us helping them get the agreement lined up.…… Continue Reading
Rollins says E-15 waiver is a win for U.S. corn farmers
Pictured: Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins with the Schmitmeyer family in Darke County, Ohio. Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the emergency waiver to allow E-15 sales for the summer driving season is a win for America’s corn farmers. “That’s a really important move at a time of some uncertainty, ” she says.…… Continue Reading
Supporting Nebraska Agriculture Through Power Generation and Irrigation
Nebraska has the second most acres of irrigated cropland in the United States with nearly 8 million acres under some form of irrigation. NPPD and its generating facilities have had a long history supporting the Cornhusker state. The post Supporting Nebraska Agriculture Through Power Generation and Irrigation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
