An agricultural law researcher says the U.S. Supreme Court has not yet said if they will review the Roundup decisions from lower courts. Brigit Rollins with the National Agricultural Law Center at the University of Arkansas says, “It is anyone’s guess what is going to happen next.” Rollins tells Brownfield the high court has been…… Continue Reading
Michigan ag director says Lake Erie projects will focus on outcomes
The director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the state is collaborating with partners in Indiana, Ohio, and Ontario to develop science-based approaches addressing water quality in Lake Erie. Tim Boring tells Brownfield Michigan is committed to seeing more meaningful reductions of phosphorus into Lake Erie. “We’ve made some significant investments…… Continue Reading
Wet weather brings additional weed challenges
A Purdue University Extension weed scientist says wet weather conditions have created additional weed pressure this year. Tommy Butts tells Brownfield, “It’s made for a very bad giant ragweed year. Those are cool season weeds that pop out normally in the end of March, beginning of April or mid-April time frame and normally they go away pretty…… Continue Reading
USDA says plan to address HPAI is working, but producers need to be prepared
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA’s five-point plan to address Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza is working. She tells Brownfield that egg prices have come down. “We’ve done over 900 biosecurity audits around the country, but especially in the areas that are really hit by avian flu,” she says. Rollins says while a lot of…… Continue Reading
Crop development rebounding for Nebraska farmer
South-central Nebraska farmer Mike Bergen says warmer temperatures and timely rains have sparked a noticeable improvement in crop conditions on his farm. “The real term to describe this crop early on is uneven and a little stalled out. But, now, this corn is loving the 90 degree days, humidity and a full moisture profile.” He…… Continue Reading
Tick issues on rise
A central Illinois veterinarian says he’s seeing an increase in tick-related issues. Dr. Derek McFarland, of Jubilee Hills Veterinary Service in Princeville, says a stretch of relatively mild winters has led to more overwintering by the parasites. “The amount of bugs, and the amount of ticks in particularly, the past two years are coming out…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly higher Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.5950. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.7225 after jumping up ten cents Monday. Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.72 to $1.7250. Cheese barrels were up $0.03 to $1.7250. One sale was…… Continue Reading
Global Dairy Trade index drops significantly
The Global Dairy Trade index had its biggest decline so far this year, falling 4.1% in Tuesday’s trading session. Significant gains in butter milk powder and lactose prices were offset by losses in every other category, with whole milk powder taking the biggest loss of 5.1%. On Tuesday, 110 winning bidders purchased 25,705 metric tons…… Continue Reading
Early tar spot detections could mean additional applications of fungicide are needed
The early onset of tar spot in some parts of the country could mean producers may need to consider a second application of fungicide. Steven Johnson is a territory agronomist for DEKALB/Asgrow based in Nebraska. “It’s all based on what the environment is going to give us,” he says. He tells Brownfield there’s a strong…… Continue Reading
Farmers and Freedom
Commentary. When most of us think about the 4th of July, we picture fireworks, grilled hot dogs and burgers, and maybe an uncle who insists on wearing a full American flag outfit. July 4th is also a special day for my family as we celebrate my momma, Judy Young’s birthday. She is a firecracker through…… Continue Reading
