An extension forage systems specialist says now is a good time for producers to evaluate their grazing management strategies. Daren Redfearn with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says planning ahead could help avoid overgrazing. “When we do have limited moisture, there are some leaves available to the plant that have energy for leaf growth. If…… Continue Reading
SAF dubbed “synthetic” aviation fuel by Trump administration
The Trump administration now refers to sustainable aviation fuel as synthetic aviation fuel. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper suggests the terminology change probably doesn’t mean that much. “I don’t know that it matters all that much what you call it. I think the aviation fuel market is global in scope, so whatever you call…… Continue Reading
Jason Aldean + Wife Brittany Share Their Perfect Parenting Hack
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FDA Issues Urgent Recall of Bread That Has Glass Baked Into It!
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Moisture concerns as Nebraska farmer wraps up planting
A south-central Nebraska farmer is concerned about moisture as he wraps up planting. Grady Johnson grows corn and soybeans near Holdrege. “We’ve been dry (and) fortunate to have center pivot irrigation to help get some moisture in the ground before planting. Luckily we’ve caught some good timely rains here, but we should be wrapped up…… Continue Reading
Sen. Ricketts discusses farm bill outlook
A U.S. Senator from Nebraska says farm bill work could get pushed back until after the summer. Republican Pete Ricketts tells Brownfield the current focus is on the reconciliation process. “The timing is probably going to be – budget reconciliation in the best-case scenario would get done in July but it may roll over into…… Continue Reading
Planting progress slows in Iowa
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says some corn and soybean planting has slowed across the state. “There have been some delays now or some folks and planters that have been sitting,” he said. “That’s because we’ve seen some widespread rain and some pretty significant rain in some places.” He tells Brownfield it’s both a good…… Continue Reading
Land auction volumes soar in Iowa
A farm real estate specialist says the farmland market has been picking up steam in Iowa. Jim Rothermich with Iowa Appraisal says auction volume jumped significantly in April. “I keep track of all the land auctions in Iowa and it was the second highest since I started keeping track in 2018.” He tells Brownfield volatility…… Continue Reading
Nebraska lawmakers pass bill creating new water agency
A Nebraska state senator says a bill recently passed by lawmakers could help ag producers better manage water resources. Tom Brandt, a farmer from Plymouth, says the bill will consolidate two state agencies in an effort to improve access and efficiency for services. For example, he says, “If I’m going to be talking to them…… Continue Reading
Megan Moroney Had to Have Drinks Before Asking Chesney to Collab
Megan Moroney was so nervous before telling Kenny Chesney that she wrote a song for him. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
