Lack of farm bill top of mind

The lack of a new five-year farm bill is causing concern amongst farmers and landowners. David Iserman, who farms in north-central Illinois and serves as LaSalle County Farm Bureau President, says there’s a lot of uncertainty around the future of farm programs. “How is the lack of a farm bill, or you know, if they’re…… Continue Reading

No lame duck farm bill

It seems time has run out on getting a farm bill done during the lame duck session of Congress. Democratic and Republican farm bill negotiators have reportedly started formal talks on an extension, and National Farmers Union president Rob Larew tells Brownfield. “What we can I think most hope for at this point is a…… Continue Reading

A Weed Control Plan for Success

Corteva Agriscience Enlist Field Specialist Andy Carriger says farmers should take a program approach to managing weeds in 2025. He tells Brownfield that starting clean, using preemergence herbicides, and effectively timing post-emerge applications are the foundation for a successful growing season. The post A Weed Control Plan for Success appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.…… Continue Reading

Indiana native recipient of NAFB Foundation scholarship

Marnie Schwartzkopf, daughter of Jeff and Mary Schwartzkopf of Hope, Indiana is the recipient of the Cyndi Young Scholarship, sponsored by Brownfield Ag News and presented by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Foundation. Schwartzkopf is currently a senior at Purdue University pursuing a degree in Agricultural Communications. She grew up on a crop…… Continue Reading

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