Alfalfa research focuses on future challenges

An alfalfa breeding program is focused on creating plants that can thrive under extreme growing conditions. Dr. Erika Rodbell with Forage Genetics International tells Brownfield researchers are looking ten years ahead, trying to anticipate disease, pest, and climate challenges growers will have, and develop an alfalfa plant that can withstand those challenges. “Pest pressure in…… Continue Reading

Improved alfalfa traits give more yield and flexibility

Researchers says their work has brought new alfalfa varieties to farms, and more benefits.  Dave Witte with Forage Genetics International says they focus on alfalfa research and development, and today’s alfalfa has better disease resistance. “Aphanomyces and anthracnose, so we have high resistance to multiple races if both of those diseases.” Witte says their low-lignin…… Continue Reading

Pork producers encouraged by progress in industry

A pair of pork producers in Nebraska say they’re cautiously optimistic about the future of the industry. Clint Damme owns a feeder-to-finish operation near the southeast town of Talmage and says margins have improved significantly since 2023.  “The hog market has gone up in our favor and on the flip side of that corn prices…… Continue Reading

IL State Fair Ag Day

Brownfield’s Jared White attends Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair. The post IL State Fair Ag Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

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