A farmer in northeast South Dakota says the spring’s weather has been good, but not perfect for the crops. Doug Sombke says it was dry and warm enough that some farmers were planting corn in early April. “We didn’t plant that early, we waited a few more weeks. It came up nice and we saw…… Continue Reading

The pork industry continues seeking answers to questions involving the H5N1 virus. Dr. Lisa Becton with the Swine Health Information Center says the influenza strain remains a threat despite no infections in the U.S. commercial hog herd. “What we’re doing though as an industry is really assessing what are the key questions that we still…… Continue Reading

An extension crops educator encourages farmers to be on the lookout for waterhemp. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says the weed keeps coming throughout the growing season. “That’s why it’s very critical to know that you have it. Maybe you have to layer (the herbicides) in, make two applications of a preemergence so…… Continue Reading

Agricultural education is expanding in schools, even though fewer young people are growing up on a farm.  Cheryl Zimmerman is the Executive Director for Wisconsin FFA, and also Secretary for the National FFA.  She tells Brownfield this could be a record year for attendence with a large number of proficiency awards, FFA stars, and growing…… Continue Reading