Briggs got his start in Muscle Shoals and went on to be one of the elite group of studio musicians known as the Nashville Cats. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Be a Superhero of Ag Science
Commentary. Science plays a massive and multifaceted role in the world today. It is woven into pretty much every aspect of our lives, whether we notice it or not. Every new gadget or digital tool you are using exists because of advances in physics, chemistry, and computer science. Science is behind the development of vaccines,…… Continue Reading
McHargue says trade agreements, biofuels expansion helps improve margins
The president of a state farm bureau organization says cost of production for the 2025 crop year is one of his top concerns. Mark McHargue of Nebraska tells Brownfield, “We really need probably more than even $0.50 put on these markets. We probably need $0.75 to a dollar put on these markets to really get…… Continue Reading
Weather has impacted northern Ohio field work progress
A northwestern Ohio farmer says he expects to start his planting season late this week. Kyle Brown says recent rains have impacted field work progress. “We did a little bit of tillage work, touching up some things,” he says. “We’re mainly no-till, but it’s drying out nicely. Not having the winds that we’ve had here…… Continue Reading
Rains hampering southern Illinois planting & wheat crop
A southeastern Illinois farmer says frequent heavy rains have slowed down progress this spring. Don Guinnip, who farms in Clark County, says planting in his area has been spotty. “There’s a little bit of soybeans planted off and on the last two or three weeks when it was dry enough.” He says, “I would say…… Continue Reading
Butterfat impact on milk check
An economist says the genetic improvements allowing dairy cattle to produce more butterfat is helping improve the milk check. Corey Geiger with CoBank tells Brownfield, “When I look at the data in the last three years, milk production that counts the water in it hasn’t been growing but components have been growing two to three…… Continue Reading
Pillen: Consolidating state agencies could improve water quality, quantity
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says the state is taking a closer look at how agriculture practices are impacting the state’s water supply. “Nitrate contamination of water is from over applying irrigation and/or over applying anhydrous ammonia or a combination of both. None of us like to admit that. It’s time we had the conversation and…… Continue Reading
Chris Young Wakes Up the Same Way Every Morning
Chris Young has a live-in alarm clock that wakes up from a dead sleep at 7AM every morning. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll Might Get a ‘Full Pardon’ for His Felony Charge
At a hearing on Tuesday, the Tennessee Board of Parole recommended a full pardon for Jelly Roll. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
The benefits of adopting cover crops
Cover crop acreage continues to grow. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Dr. Rob Myers with the University of Missouri explains more about the National Cover Crop Survey and the importance of its results. The post The benefits of adopting cover crops appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
