A weed science professor at the University of Illinois says resistance to HPPD inhibitors is growing. Aaron Hager tells Brownfield, “Eighty-five to 90% of the phone calls so far, during this part of the growing season, have been people saying, ‘Look, we tried one of the Group 27’s post. It didn’t control the water hemp.…… Continue Reading
Drone vs. plane – which is better to apply fungicides?
Researchers at the University of Missouri are evaluating the effectiveness of using drones to apply fungicides. Plant Pathologist Mandy Bish says the first year of data shows a drone performs similar or slightly better compared to an airplane for fungicide applications on diseases like tar spot. “I’ve been looking at the tar spot disease severity…… Continue Reading
Ag groups meet with MAHA Commission
The president of South Dakota Farm Bureau says the Make America Health Again Commission has been meeting with ag groups as they develop policy recommendations for child nutrition. Scott VanderWal says the American Farm Bureau Federation has been talking directly with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr in some of the meetings.…… Continue Reading
USDA shuts down southern border ports again to livestock imports from Mexico
U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has again closed southern border ports to livestock imports from Mexico following a new detection of New World screwworm. Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the USDA has been monitoring conditions on the ground, and the decision was made to protect American agriculture. “A new case…… Continue Reading
Farmers expected to hold onto grain
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says there are incentives for farmers to hold onto grain ahead of the fall harvest. Ben Brown tells Brownfield “there’s always this theory of at some point you stop trying to maximize returns and instead, focus on minimizing losses, but even where we sit today, I don’t…… Continue Reading
Kelly signs bill establishing water task force
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed a bill into law that addresses the state’s water crisis for future for the ag industry. Senate Substitute for House Bill 2172 creates 16-member taskforce that will develop a long-term investment program for water that includes a dedicated revenue source. The task force will also evaluate current funding for…… Continue Reading
Sara Evans + Marcus Hummon’s New Duet Delivers Unbridled Joy
Evans and Hummon, who co-wrote ‘Born to Fly,’ team up again for a new celebration of the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
McFelony: Police Looking For Suspects Who Stole Ronald McDonald
In a sleepy Tennessee town, a quirky crime is turning heads. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Boozman: Secretary Rollins needs help at USDA
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee says he’s optimistic key confirmations at the USDA will get a vote in the Senate soon. “Secretary Rollins needs help.” John Boozman tells Brownfield he’s been checking in with ag committee member and Senate Majority Leader John Thune about floor time for nominees like Under Secretary for…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll Hoax: Texas Flood Tribute Song Doesn’t Exist
The internet is running wild with hoaxes involving several country music celebrities. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
