A northwest Ohio farmer says persistent rainfall has delayed the start of the 2025 planting season. Justin Gravatt raises corn and soybeans in Union County. “I don’t have anything planted other than a half day that we worked in the middle of April,” he says. “We haven’t been able to get back in.” He tells Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Planting progress varies from western to eastern Minnesota
Planting progress varies widely between western and eastern Minnesota. While many corn and soybean growers in the western half of the state have been finished for a week or more, southeast Minnesota farmer Les Anderson tells Brownfield he’s still working on soybeans. “Cool and wet (spring), but it finally turned around and we’ve got pretty…… Continue Reading
Grassley supports action to protect U.S. livestock from New World Screwworm
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley supports the administration’s decision to suspend Mexican live cattle imports because of the continued northward spread of New World Screwworm. “At least on a temporary basis they’re prohibiting it, and I think they’ll find a process in the next couple weeks of screening. Yeah, we ought to protect (our livestock from…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer says crop conditions “excellent” in his area
A southwest Iowa farmer says crop conditions have been strong at the start of the growing season. Ray Gaesser raises soybeans and corn near Corning and says he finished planting earlier this month. “Most of the fields are clean around here. Some of the corn is approaching five-leaf already, at least four-leaf anyway. That’s way…… Continue Reading
House Ag Committee ranking member says reconciliation creates challenges for a farm bill
The ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee says reconciliation, by nature, is a partisan process, and it makes getting a 5-year farm bill completed more difficult. Angie Craig represents Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District. “Look, I’ve told GT I’m going to stay at the table no matter what happens,” she says. “But I’ve also warned…… Continue Reading
FARMER Act, back in the Senate, could strengthen safety net
Legislation has been reintroduced in the US Senate could strengthen crop insurance for farmers and provide more flexibility to risk management programs. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas says the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience (FARMER) Act is a major step towards ensuring the ag safety next remains intact. “Comp insurance is what allows the…… Continue Reading
NCBA says a domestic sterile fly production facility is needed
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says a domestic male sterile fly production facility is needed to combat New World screwworm. Colin Woodall says the current facility, located in Panama, can’t meet the industry’s needs. “We’re going to have to have at least double that production, if not more,” he says. He says…… Continue Reading
Illinois ag looking to build Mexico partnership
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says maintaining a strong relationship with Mexico is vital for the state’s top industry. Jerry Costello says agriculture relies on strong trading partnerships. “We exported a little over $1.5 billion in corn to Mexico last year, so they are a major major trading partner.” He says, “We…… Continue Reading
Ag Utilization Research Institute/Minnesota Forever Green “Flax Field Day”
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Ag Utilization Research Institute/Minnesota Forever Green “Flax Field Day” The post Ag Utilization Research Institute/Minnesota Forever Green “Flax Field Day” appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Iowa Senate passes carbon pipeline, eminent domain legislation
The Iowa Senate has passed a bill that would make it harder for companies to use eminent domain for carbon pipelines. State senators voted 27-22 Monday to send the bill to Governor Kim Reynolds’ desk for signature. Bill supporter Jeff Taylor, a Republican from Sioux Center, says the legislation requires more insurance for carbon pipelines.…… Continue Reading
