“Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” the first of 20 No. 1 hits for Toby Keith, was released on Feb. 12, 1993. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cover crops a complimentary weed management tool
An extension crops educator sees cover crops as a compliment to other weed control tactics. Liz Stahl with the University of Minnesota says herbicides remain the most effective tool for managing weeds in a conventional system. “It’s just a part of the package, it’s another tool that you can use. We have seen reductions in…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin’s Governor proposes more road, water, conservation funding
Wisconsin’s Governor Tony Evers says he will propose additional road, water, and conservation funding in his state budget proposal. Evers says he wants to continue the Agricultural Road Improvement Program, which sent 150-million dollars to local governments to improve local roads. “We’re going to keep building on our work in the next budget to make…… Continue Reading
Remembering Toby Keith: ‘I Was So Lucky to Know You’
Keith’s “legacy continues,” his good friend says. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Feenstra: year-round E15 “ready to go” before Lame Duck bill fell apart
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is working to ensure Congress picks up where it left off on passing year-round E15. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield language allowing nationwide sales of fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol year-round was initially part of a lame duck spending bill in December. “It was ready…… Continue Reading
House Ag Committee member concerned for USDA, federal officials
A U.S. House Ag Committee member says he’s concerned about how the rapid removal of federal employees could affect food security and availability. Michigan Democrat Shri Thanedar tells Brownfield, “USDA may lose some very talented, experienced workers, staff, inspectors, who really understand the process and serve as a good quality control, all of this is…… Continue Reading
National Guard exploring healthier food options
Some National Guard troops could soon have healthier food options. Erin Meyer, executive director of Basil’s Harvest, a Chicago-based non-profit, says the National Guard is encouraging a more wholistic approach to soldier health. “Physical health, mental health, spiritual health and nutritional health.” She says, “And so they have an initiative called ‘Go for the Green,’…… Continue Reading
Vince Gill Shares His Amazing Paul McCartney Moment
McCartney’s reaction made a once-in-a-lifetime moment even sweeter for Gill. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmer sentiment remains optimistic despite trade uncertainty
Graphic provided by Purdue’s Center for Commerical Agriculture. Farmer concern about President Trump’s tariff threats didn’t impact farmer sentiment in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture Michael Langemeier says half of the responses expect a stronger safety net under the new administration. “Respondents are thinking that if we do…… Continue Reading
Drought concerns not driving agronomic decisions
The prospect of drought does not seem to be influencing agronomic decisions as farmers prepare for the 2025 growing season. Stine Seed president Myron Stine says some growers are concerned about dry soils heading into the spring. “Ironically, I don’t see them making huge changes based on just that at this point. I think right…… Continue Reading
