The executive director of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Illinois says it’s been a busy year already in terms of disaster assistance. Scott Halpin says FSA is there to help farmers recover. “What we’re starting to see in Illinois and across the nation is more frequency of these storms that are doing damage out…… Continue Reading
Finding a Home for Soybean Meal
Demand is on the rise for soybean oil, but more production also means more soybean meal. In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee President Mark Senk discusses what that means for farmers and the role of exports. The post Finding a Home for Soybean Meal appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
EPA unlikely to approve over-the-top dicamba for 2025 season
The CEO of the Ag Retailers Association says he’s not expecting over-the-top dicamba herbicides to be available in the 2025 growing season. Daren Coppock tells Brownfield earlier this year a pesticide official at the EPA told the association’s board the registration process is 17 months. “And that’s assuming the agency has funding for all its…… Continue Reading
Understanding pricing at the meat counter
Prices for beef at the grocery store have gone up. But, Charley Martinez an ag economist at the University of Tennessee says one way grocery stores have been able to temper the price increases is to change the mix of the products that are being offered. AUDIO: Healthy Living on the retail beef pricing The…… Continue Reading
Taylor Swift at Complete Loss After Fatal Stabbing of Kids in UK
The tragedy, which took place at a Swift-themed event, claimed the lives of three children. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Soybean Month in Iowa
In August, Soybean Month in Iowa brings attention to the versatile crop responsible for feeding and fueling the world. On this episode, an ISA director discusses the different ways soy impacts consumers around the world. The post Soybean Month in Iowa appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Farm to School grants benefiting students & farmers
The latest round of USDA Farm to School grants are advancing work to bring healthier, local food options to students. Fiona Munro, outreach and education coordinator at Sola Gratia Farms in Urbana, Illinois, says it could also lead to more markets for farmers. “Trying to get as much local foods into cafeterias as possible and…… Continue Reading
Size matters when it comes to spray droplet and nozzle sizes
Before any herbicide or pesticide makes it to the farm, a lot of laboratory and field testing takes place. Dr. Steven Fredericks with the WinField United Research Center in River Falls, Wisconsin explains how droplet size, nozzles, and weather affect spraying crops, and what they’re doing to give farmers the best recommendations on today’s Managing…… Continue Reading
Pregnant Gypsy-Rose Reveals New Tattoo
Gypsy-Rose shows off her dramatic new ink. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rod Stewart Says His ‘Days Are Numbered’
“I am going to be enjoying myself for these last few years as much as I can,” singer assured. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
