The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is now accepting scholarship applications designed to help increase the number of rural veterinarians. The Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program provides financial assistance and hands-on learning experiences for students pursuing a degree in animal science or veterinary science. Twenty incoming college freshmen will receive the Nebraska Production Agriculture Health Scholarship to…… Continue Reading
Focusing on the spread of HPAI
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been a challenge for the egg and poultry industry for more than a decade and a task force is working to better understand how its spread. Mickey Rubin, vice president of research for the American Egg Board says one thing that has changed in the last 10 years is how…… Continue Reading
Feenstra says partial shutdown hurting farmers, stalling farm bill progress
A U.S. Representative from Iowa says the partial government shutdown could linger for an extended period of time. “We had a big conference call Tuesday morning. There’s no end in sight,” said Republican Randy Feenstra. Feenstra tells Brownfield farmers will continue to be directly impacted. “I just tell you how awful it is for our…… Continue Reading
China exempts ag products from new port fees in trade war move
A commodities consultant says there’s been some good news in the ongoing U.S. / China trade war. Karl Setzer, partner at Consus Ag Consulting, says both countries have instituted new fees on container vessels unloading at each other’s ports; however, “China exempted ag products. Now we know it’s China, that can change at the drop…… Continue Reading
Low Mississippi River levels threaten fall grain movement
Low river levels are expected to impact the movement of grain along the Mississippi River this fall. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says restricted barge transportation may come as a surprise for many given the healthy amounts of rainfall throughout much of the Midwest this spring and summer. “We’re experiencing some low water…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer says stalk quality declining as harvest progresses
Farmers continue to assess the quality of this year’s crop. Southeast Iowa farmer Tim Meyer says his corn is very dry and he’s prioritizing fields with questionable stalk integrity during harvest. “I think stalk quality is going to go downhill a little bit more than we’ve seen in the past. The stalks are brittle. It’s…… Continue Reading
Indiana Farm Bureau focused on supporting farmers and rural communities in 2026
The president of Indiana Farm Bureau says members are focused on implementing policies that support farmers and rural communities in 2026. Randy Kron says the organization is encouraging new investments in agriculture. “How do we incentivize young farmers to come back to the farm? We need to find ways to make it attractive for them to…… Continue Reading
Harvest Scouting: Turning Signs of Disease Into Next Year’s Strategy
Harvest observations can help farmers build a smarter disease management plan for next year. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Minnesota-based Channel Technical Agronomist Derek Crompton says proactive management is the best way to protect yield. The post Harvest Scouting: Turning Signs of Disease Into Next Year’s Strategy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.…… Continue Reading
Wide-ranging temperatures across the Heartland; some rain northern areas
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A somewhat more active pattern for the Heartland; mild Oct. temps to continue for most
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