A cuddly cow has helped expand agricultural education created in Pennsylvania to nearly two million students across the U.S. this year. Brittany Snyder with the Dairy Excellence Foundation credits virtual learning during the pandemic for its growth. “It went viral, we went from about 1,000 classes to 70,000 classes literally overnight in our program,” she…… Continue Reading
How to better prepare for DOL audits
A former Department of Labor senior investigator says farmers should be prepared for a potential audit of the H-2A guest worker visa program. Warren Williams, the owner of WLW2 Consulting, says keeping accurate records is key to maintaining compliance. “Seventy-five percent of violations are in areas like your record keeping, payroll, housing, inbound and outbound transportation,…… Continue Reading
Farmers tell seed breeder crops look good
A corn and soybean seed breeder says he’s seeing good crops throughout the Midwest. Jeff Renk with Renk Seeds tells Brownfield he’s been visiting farms, and growers are expecting great yields. “There’s a crop estimate for the State of Wisconsin that has come in at 193 bushel, which is way past any previous record and…… Continue Reading
Mixed harvest weather expected
An ag meteorologist says he’s expecting some mixed harvest weather this fall across the U.S. Corn Belt. “We’ll have moments where it rains and periods where it will be dry.” Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says the dryness happening right now in the eastern Corn Belt into the Delta is being closely monitored. “It’s…… Continue Reading
New labels don’t remove litigation risk
Two attorneys at the National Ag Law Center say legal challenges are still possible if the U.S. EPA issues fresh registrations for three over-the-top dicamba products. Brigit Rollins tells Brownfield “this (dicamba) hasn’t been an issue where everything has gone smoothly. Who knows what will happen next?” Harrison Pittman says the products have a long…… Continue Reading
New labels don’t always remove litigation risk
Two attorneys at the National Ag Law Center say legal challenges are still possible if the U.S. EPA issues fresh registrations for three over-the-top dicamba products. Brigit Rollins tells Brownfield “this (dicamba) hasn’t been an issue where everything has gone smoothly. Who knows what will happen next?” Harrison Pittman says the products have a long…… Continue Reading
Ag economist concerned about the future of ag exports
An ag economist says he’s closely watching how this year’s record yield projections could impact the future of U.S. ag exports. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights tells Brownfield, “The best-case scenario is the crop that comes in at or slightly above the trend line and we have a really strong export market for us to…… Continue Reading
Weed, disease issues developing in central Nebraska
A central Nebraska farmer says late season disease and weed pressure is intensifying. Clay Govier tells Brownfield his corn and soybeans remain in good condition. “We’re starting to see some southern rust. I’ve heard some stories of tar spot in the area, which is pretty discouraging. And, in one field, we’re fighting some white mold…… Continue Reading
Minnesota Farm Bureau looks to bridge rural-urban divide during Fair
Minnesota Farm Bureau members are looking to bridge the rural-urban divide during the State Fair. MFBF Promotion and Education Committee member Judy Barka says the organization offers an interactive experience for fairgoers. “Been really fun today to see (and) hear people (talk about) what they’re surprised about (and) what products are in what things that…… Continue Reading
White mold management in 2025
A manufacturer sales rep for Heads Up Plant Protectants says 2025 has been a challenging year for white mold in soybeans. Emily Van Lith tells Brownfield, “It is a major threat for soybeans, especially when you’re looking at this year with more wet conditions.” According to the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the…… Continue Reading
