Her statement calls it a “vital investment” for Indiana’s children. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Nationwide Insurance stressing grain bin safety; offering fire departments resources
An ag insurance specialist says safety should always be top of mind for those working around grain bins. Laramie Sandquist, senior associate vice president with Nationwide Insurance, says 2024 was another deadly year. “Overall, in 2024, from what we’ve seen across the country, there were 27 entrapments.” He says, “Sixteen folks did pass away as…… Continue Reading
A big policy “to-do” list for agriculture
It remains to be seen if Congress can get a farm bill across the finish line in 2025. U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra of Iowa says, “Let’s be honest, it’s going to be tough.” He says America’s farmers and ranchers deserve the certainty of a five-year farm bill. “I have great confidence in our chairman, G.T. Thompson,”…… Continue Reading
Blake Shelton Has a Big One on His Hunting + Fishing Bucket List
Blake Shelton is almost always thinking about hunting. Or fishing. Or both. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Another commercial turkey facility gets hit with HPAI in Washington County
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in a second commercial turkey facility in Washington County, Indiana. According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH), more than 19,000 birds will be depopulated, and an approximately 6.2-mile control area with more than 12-mile surveillance zone in Washington, Clark, Jackson, and Scott counties has been…… Continue Reading
Sorghum farmer highlights trade opportunities with Ag Secretary Rollins
A western Kansas farmer says sorghum can play a role in helping the Trump administration expand trade opportunities in countries like India. Amy France participated in a roundtable discussion with newly confirmed Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins earlier this week. “We do have a hurdle, a 50% tariff, but we’ve heard her say she wants to make…… Continue Reading
Golden Corral Brings Back Fan-Favorite All-You-Can-Eat Event
How much shrimp and steak can you eat? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Acreage shift considered in South Dakota
South Dakota farmers say the corn market and dry conditions are two factors that could encourage more corn acres this spring. Scott VanderWal farms in eastern South Dakota and he tells Brownfield “it costs more money to raise corn, but because of the price structure right now, we’re seeing more opportunity raising corn at this…… Continue Reading
Maximizing Yield with Less Fertilizer
Adjusting inputs to meet economic realities can be challenging for farmers. In this episode, Stephanie Zelinko, National Agronomist with AgroLiquid, explains how farmers can adjust fertilizer programs to content with tight margins. The post Maximizing Yield with Less Fertilizer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Cole Swindell Shares Never-Before-Seen Footage of His Wedding
We get to see inside Swindell’s wedding, and it’s beautiful! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
