Zeldin promises reviews and collaboration if appointed head of EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Nominee pledged to work collaboratively and transparently with Congress as part of his confirmation hearing Thursday. Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin says it’s his moral responsibility to be a good steward of the environment and taxpayer dollars. “It is my commitment to follow my obligations under the law set…… Continue Reading

Using the right crop insurance coverage

An Indiana based crop insurance agent says farmers need to be prepared for changes to federal crop insurance programs. Brad Westgate with Silveus Insurance Group tells Brownfield, “Guys need to look at ARC and PLC. How that’s going to affect their crop risk. They really need to sit down with somebody and right now, crop insurance agents are a lot…… Continue Reading

Illinois Soybean Association focused on research

The director of agronomy with the Illinois Soybean Association says farmers have clear priorities for checkoff funded research.                  Abigail Peterson says ISA has well over a million dollars currently invested in a variety of soybean-centric research projects requested by member growers and then prioritized by the organization’s farmer board. “Soybean cyst nematode.  We get a…… Continue Reading

Purdue Extension working to expand impacts in 2025

The interim director of Purdue Extension says the organization is working to expand its statewide impact in 2025. Angie Abbott says extension outreach programs provide tailored knowledge based on local needs. “We provide people with skills that they need to help move projects forward in their communities. We’re doing a lot in childcare, housing, clean…… Continue Reading

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