A research associate in veterinary medicine with Iowa State University says proper biosecurity procedures on cattle operations begin with points of herd contact. Dr. Sara Chaplin says quarantining new animals is key. “Being able to establish a physical separation between new animals onto a property and the animals that are already there is a much…… Continue Reading
USDA crop acreage reporting & emergency assistance programs open
A state Farm Service Agency executive director is reminding farmers to file crop acreage reports soon. Michigan’s Joel Johnson tells Brownfield the foundation for all USDA producer programs is good recordkeeping. “All programs that come from USDA rely on the farm records from each individual, and part of that is keeping their crop certifications up…… Continue Reading
Tariff dispute continues to impact dairy exports
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says exports to China have fallen to COVID-era levels as the impact of tariffs continues. Total U.S. export volumes declined five percent in April while export values rose nine percent. Overall shipments to China dropped 26 percent in April. U.S. butter export sales in April increased 87 percent above last…… Continue Reading
Ohio farmer concerned about proposed cuts to H2Ohio
There are concerns that proposed cuts to the H2Ohio program could impact the viability of local conservation efforts. Hancock County farmer Anthony Stateler says the H2Ohio program has helped his operation implement conservation practices. “Different ways of being able to put nitrogen on and nutrients on with the planter,” he says. “Especially with the strip till…… Continue Reading
Farmer on alert for soil-borne soybean diseases
A farmer in eastern Missouri says he’s concerned about soil-borne soybean diseases with the excessively wet spring. “We may end up having to use more fungicides this year than we have in the past.” Terry Schwoeppe, who farms in Franklin County, tells Brownfield he’s monitoring for phytophthora. “The soil is staying so wet for so…… Continue Reading
A good, not perfect spring
A farmer in northeast South Dakota says the spring’s weather has been good, but not perfect for the crops. Doug Sombke says it was dry and warm enough that some farmers were planting corn in early April. “We didn’t plant that early, we waited a few more weeks. It came up nice and we saw…… Continue Reading
Pork industry seeks answers to H5N1
The pork industry continues seeking answers to questions involving the H5N1 virus. Dr. Lisa Becton with the Swine Health Information Center says the influenza strain remains a threat despite no infections in the U.S. commercial hog herd. “What we’re doing though as an industry is really assessing what are the key questions that we still…… Continue Reading
Be on the lookout for waterhemp
An extension crops educator encourages farmers to be on the lookout for waterhemp. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says the weed keeps coming throughout the growing season. “That’s why it’s very critical to know that you have it. Maybe you have to layer (the herbicides) in, make two applications of a preemergence so…… Continue Reading
Husker Harvest Days
Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the 2025 Husker Harvest Days. The post Husker Harvest Days appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Wisconsin FFA sets new membership record
Agricultural education is expanding in schools, even though fewer young people are growing up on a farm. Cheryl Zimmerman is the Executive Director for Wisconsin FFA, and also Secretary for the National FFA. She tells Brownfield this could be a record year for attendence with a large number of proficiency awards, FFA stars, and growing…… Continue Reading
