COMO business to expand

COMO business to expand

More than 200 new jobs are expected in Columbia soon, as Schneider Electric will hold groundbreaking ceremonies this (Tuesday) morning for a major expansion project. The ceremony will be in […]… Continue Reading

Wheat streak mosaic virus outbreak spotted in Kansas

An assistant professor of wheat and forage crops says an outbreak of wheat streak mosaic virus could be impacting crop conditions in Kansas. Kelsey Anderson Onofre is with Kansas State University. “This year in parts of the state it appears to be a bit more severe than the last several years. Part of this can…… Continue Reading

China trade agreement good first step for soybean farmers

The president of the American Soybean Association says the trade deal in principle between the U.S. and China is a good first step.  Caleb Ragland, a Kentucky farmer, says the deal will temporarily reduce tariffs levied by the countries on exported goods like U.S. soybeans. “There’s still a litany of details to get worked out,”…… Continue Reading

UK trade deal could boost Ohio ethanol production

The trade agreement in principle with the United Kingdom could be an opportunity for the state’s ethanol industry. Wendy Osborn says Ohio is currently the 7th largest producer of ethanol in the country. “There are seven plants here in Ohio for corn ethanol production,” she says. “Almost 40% of our corn goes into ethanol production,…… Continue Reading

USDA trims 2025 red meat, poultry, egg outlooks

The USDA has trimmed its expectations for red meat and poultry production this year. Beef is now projected at 26.423 billion pounds, a drop of 277 million because of import restrictions from Mexico due to New World screwworm and lower dressed weights, with an average steer price of $214.51 per hundredweight, a jump of $9,…… Continue Reading

Ag coalition calls for a protected full farm bill in reconciliation

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is urging Congress to prevent putting a new farm bill in jeopardy by at least maintaining USDA spending in the reconciliation process. Policy Director Mike Lavendar tells Brownfield it’s hard to quantify the ramifications of lost essential services if the House Ag Committee goes through with proposed cuts this week.…… Continue Reading

Gene-edited pigs approved for U.S. market

The chief operating officer at Genus PIC says pigs produced to be resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) have been approved for sale to U.S. consumers by the Food and Drug Administration. Matt Culbertson tells Brownfield it’s the latest step in bringing gene-edited pigs to market. “It doesn’t actually trigger the first sales…… Continue Reading

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