An ag economist from the Farm Credit Administration says there are still concerns about the direction of the ag economy.   Rebecca Kaiser says producers are still feeling the effects of inflation.  “There’s still some concerns about whether we’re slipping into a recession,” she says. “We now know at this point that the Federal Reserve has…… Continue Reading

An ag leader says farm groups are taking multiple actions against the U.S. Department of Labor’s new H-2A guest worker rule to find relief from the regulations. Michael Marsh with the National Council of Agricultural Employers tells Brownfield, “At this point, that kind of looks like that’s going to be the way to get relief…… Continue Reading

An extension crops educator is concerned too many farmers underestimate the threat of soybean cyst nematode. Angie Peltier with the University of Minnesota says SCN is the biggest soybean yield-limiting pathogen in the Midwest. “It’s a huge deal, and I’m amazed that more people aren’t concerned about this significant pest.” She tells Brownfield the fall…… Continue Reading

More than 150,000 John Deere compact utility tractors are being recalled after reports of brake failures. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the company has received four reports of crashes involving the tractors, leading to one hospitalization and two impact injuries.  The recall involves the front bell crank in the brake linkage of…… Continue Reading