Legislation to combat the spread of foreign animal diseases entering the U.S. has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley says the Healthy Dog Importation Act would help maintain domestic animal health, which is critical to the nation’s public health goals. “The Center for Disease Control estimates over 1 million dogs are…… Continue Reading
Farmer says ag service isn’t always there when needed
A Wisconsin farmer says parts and service need to be more available during key times like planting and harvest. Raymond Dietrich raises crops for his dairy near Green Bay. He tells Brownfield when it’s time to roll, a weekend breakdown can be a serious problem. “Down time for us is huge, and yet it seems…… Continue Reading
A dirty grill can make foods unsafe
Summer grilling season is just around the corner. Meredith Carothers with the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service says it’s a good time to make sure your grill is cleaned and isn’t at risk of spreading foodborne illnesses. AUDIO: Healthy Living on the importance of a clean grill The post A dirty grill can make foods…… Continue Reading
Increasing dairy products without growing the dairy herd
The US dairy industry has produced more dairy products with the same amount of milk. But how is that possible? Mike North with Ever.Ag provides some background. AUDIO: Healthy Living on dairy production The post Increasing dairy products without growing the dairy herd appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Beginning farmer leans into corn this season
A mid-Michigan farmer says he’s planting more corn this season to hopefully offset lower commodity prices. Zach Wagner tells Brownfield he just started getting seed in the ground over the weekend. “We travel 62 miles from north to south, and up north it was two wet so that’s why we came down South, he explains. “That’s I…… Continue Reading
Bayer relocating its crop science division to Germany
Bayer has announced its Crop Science division will be moving crop protection production, research, and development to Germany by the end of 2028. The move is part of the company’s five-year framework to counter pricing challenges with Asia and strengthen global competitiveness. Bayer says it will continue to focus on innovative products and technologies aimed at…… Continue Reading
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins in Nebraska
Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ stops in Nebraska. The post Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins in Nebraska appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
May WASDE highlights tight soybean stocks
The executive head of Terrain says this month’s USDA supply and demand report highlights potential room for improvement for soybean prices. John Newton says projected new crop soybean ending stocks of 295 million bushels make for a tight supply. “That’s a pretty low level of ending stocks and should we have any type of weather…… Continue Reading
CNH selects MSU & Penn State for methane tractor partnership
CNH is partnering with Michigan State University and Penn State University to support education and research efforts using New Holland’s new fully methane-powered tractor. Product Marketing Manager Sean Dorosz tells Brownfield the T6 Methane tractor is well-suited for dairies with anaerobic digesters. “You have a complete circle of activity from feeding the cows with the…… Continue Reading
Eighteen Ohio counties placed under ODA spotted lanternfly quarantine
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has placed eighteen counties under a spotted lanternfly quarantine to help reduce the spread of the invasive species. Director Brian Baldridge says the insect has slowly made its way into northeastern Ohio, threatening the state’s ag industry. “They can do a lot of damage to our wine industry, our vineyards,…… Continue Reading
