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Favorable crop conditions in eastern Iowa
An eastern Iowa farmer says crop conditions have been favorable in his area. Dave Walton says emergence has been ahead of normal. “We planted a little bit early there in late April and seemed to miss some of the issues I’ve seen around the neighborhood,” he said. “Then we got rained out for a while.…… Continue Reading
Biosecurity starts with points of herd contact
A research associate in veterinary medicine with Iowa State University says proper biosecurity procedures on cattle operations begin with points of herd contact. Dr. Sara Chaplin says quarantining new animals is key. “Being able to establish a physical separation between new animals onto a property and the animals that are already there is a much…… Continue Reading
USDA crop acreage reporting & emergency assistance programs open
A state Farm Service Agency executive director is reminding farmers to file crop acreage reports soon. Michigan’s Joel Johnson tells Brownfield the foundation for all USDA producer programs is good recordkeeping. “All programs that come from USDA rely on the farm records from each individual, and part of that is keeping their crop certifications up…… Continue Reading
See the Best Pictures From CMA Fest 2025
Headliners included Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts and Luke Bryan. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Tariff dispute continues to impact dairy exports
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says exports to China have fallen to COVID-era levels as the impact of tariffs continues. Total U.S. export volumes declined five percent in April while export values rose nine percent. Overall shipments to China dropped 26 percent in April. U.S. butter export sales in April increased 87 percent above last…… Continue Reading
Post Malone Meets a Fan in New York, Proceeds to Make Her Day
Imagine running into a superstar while sipping wine on the streets of New York. That’s exactly what happened for this woman, who met Post Malone. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Ohio farmer concerned about proposed cuts to H2Ohio
There are concerns that proposed cuts to the H2Ohio program could impact the viability of local conservation efforts. Hancock County farmer Anthony Stateler says the H2Ohio program has helped his operation implement conservation practices. “Different ways of being able to put nitrogen on and nutrients on with the planter,” he says. “Especially with the strip till…… Continue Reading
Ella Langley’s Warning to Anyone Who Tries to Touch Her Bangs!
On Taste of Country Nights, Ella Langley humorously reveals her fierce commitment to her iconic bangs. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmer on alert for soil-borne soybean diseases
A farmer in eastern Missouri says he’s concerned about soil-borne soybean diseases with the excessively wet spring. “We may end up having to use more fungicides this year than we have in the past.” Terry Schwoeppe, who farms in Franklin County, tells Brownfield he’s monitoring for phytophthora. “The soil is staying so wet for so…… Continue Reading
