Labor issues continue to be concern of many producers

The Kansas Secretary of Agriculture says on-going labor issues are top of mind for many producers across the state. Mike Beam tells Brownfield immigration reform could help provide a stable and reliable workforce. “I think there were a lot of people who were kind of pleased that we’ve had less people come here illegally here. Now is…… Continue Reading

Excessive moisture highlights need for risk management tools

Iowa’s Ag Secretary says drought is no longer impacting the state after a wetter than expected summer. Mike Naig tells Brownfield farmers had been dealing with dry conditions the last several years. “After five years (of drought), here we are,” he said. “What a year. We’ve just had so much moisture. July in particular, I…… Continue Reading

Get Suspect Weeds Diagnosed for Resistance

Erin Hill with the MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics Lab tells Brownfield seeing weed escapes doesn’t necessarily mean plants are herbicide resistance. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll learn how to submit samples for herbicide resistant weed testing. The post Get Suspect Weeds Diagnosed for Resistance appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

Regular insurance checkups are important

Weather, commodity prices, and the cost of fertilizer are not the only constantly changing things on the farm.  For many, so is the inventory.  Jason Munson with Rural Mutual Insurance says that’s why farmers and ranchers need to do regular reviews of their insurance coverage.  The post Regular insurance checkups are important appeared first on…… Continue Reading

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