Community digester programs accepting food waste could be more feasible if bipartisan legislation in Michigan is passed. The American Biogas Council’s Vice President of Policy Heather Dziedzic says only 25 percent of the state’s biogas potential has been tapped, but inconsistent permitting is preventing new projects from moving forward. “In Michigan, over $14 billion in…… Continue Reading
Stakeholder collaboration strengthening food safety
State officials are working collaboratively across all levels of food production with a focus on safety. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Jennifer Bonsky tells Brownfield, “We make a strong effort throughout the year in different capacities to connect inspectors, to connect industry, academia, and bring in whatever training and resources we really need.”…… Continue Reading
U.S. farmers & Purdue University helping solve corn storage concerns in Mexico
A former chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board says U.S. farmers are teaching their customers in Mexico how to better handle and utilize American-grown corn. Jon Rosenstiel, who farms in northern Illinois, says Mexico continues to be the largest export market for U.S. corn. “They experience some quite different environments than what we have…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly lower Friday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower except butter Friday with light trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.5425. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0225 at $1.8175. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels were down $0.0125 at $1.77. No sales were recorded. Butter was up $0.0075 at…… Continue Reading
Rep. Hinson lauds Trump, UK trade deal
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the trade agreement in principle with the United Kingdom should help give U.S. ag exports some momentum. “I think it will unleash a flurry of other activity with other countries and provide of us access to new markets, which is what our producers have been reaching out to me (about)…… Continue Reading
NCBA says U.K. trade deal is a win for America’s cattle producers
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the trade agreement in principle between the United States and the United Kingdom could create significant opportunities for U.S. beef exports. Kent Bacus says the U.K. currently imports very little U.S. beef. “The fact that beef is part of this deal, we think that’s a win,” he says. “We…… Continue Reading
National FFA and Microsoft expanding FarmBeats for Students to all 50 states
Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. The National FFA Organization is expanding its partnership with Microsoft to grow the precision agriculture education program to reach all 50 states. FFA’s chief program officer Christine White says FarmBeats for Students provides classrooms with a hardware kit equipped with hands-on activities to encourage critical thinking and problem solving in…… Continue Reading
Planting about finished for SE Wisconsin dairyman
A Wisconsin dairy farmer can see the finish line for the 2025 planting season. Evan Schrauth grows corn and soybeans in Fond du lac County, much of it to feed his 75 dairy cows. He says, “So far, so good. We’ve got all of our beans in and we’ll be finishing up with corn here…… Continue Reading
NCGA president says UK trade deal a good sign
The president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says Thursday’s announcement of a new U.S. trade deal with the United Kingdom is a good sign. “Don’t know a lot about the details yet.” He says, “Obviously, we’re trying to figure that out, but definitely on the ethanol side, it sounds very positive.” Kenneth Hartman,…… Continue Reading
Irrigation has already started in Nebraska due to dry conditions
A field agronomist says dry conditions across parts of Nebraska are creating uneven emergence for corn and soybeans. Mark Morten with Beck’s Hybrids covers the central and eastern area of the state and says many farmers have already started irrigating. “It’s good for getting that top couple of inches of soil to make sure…… Continue Reading
