Michigan ag director says Lake Erie projects will focus on outcomes

The director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the state is collaborating with partners in Indiana, Ohio, and Ontario to develop science-based approaches addressing water quality in Lake Erie. Tim Boring tells Brownfield Michigan is committed to seeing more meaningful reductions of phosphorus into Lake Erie. “We’ve made some significant investments…… Continue Reading

Wet weather brings additional weed challenges

A Purdue University Extension weed scientist says wet weather conditions have created additional weed pressure this year. Tommy Butts tells Brownfield, “It’s made for a very bad giant ragweed year. Those are cool season weeds that pop out normally in the end of March, beginning of April or mid-April time frame and normally they go away pretty…… Continue Reading

Crop development rebounding for Nebraska farmer

South-central Nebraska farmer Mike Bergen says warmer temperatures and timely rains have sparked a noticeable improvement in crop conditions on his farm. “The real term to describe this crop early on is uneven and a little stalled out. But, now, this corn is loving the 90 degree days, humidity and a full moisture profile.” He…… Continue Reading

Tick issues on rise

A central Illinois veterinarian says he’s seeing an increase in tick-related issues. Dr. Derek McFarland, of Jubilee Hills Veterinary Service in Princeville, says a stretch of relatively mild winters has led to more overwintering by the parasites. “The amount of bugs, and the amount of ticks in particularly, the past two years are coming out…… Continue Reading

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