Kane Brown and his wife for sure disagree about Valentine’s Day! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Additional strain of H5N1 confirmed in cattle
A research veterinarian says an additional strain of the H5N1 virus has been found in dairy cattle, but it’s one he’s seen before. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield up until recently, farmers and researchers have been dealing with the B313 strain of the H5N1 virus, but now, an additional…… Continue Reading
CEO says there are opportunities for ag under new Congress
The head of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says there are opportunities for agriculture as the new Congress gets to work. Colin Woodall says the leadership of both the U.S. Senate and House Ag Committees understand agriculture. “To be able to have Senator Boozman as the chair of the Senate Ag Committee, knowing that we…… Continue Reading
Crop Nutrition Week highlights ROI strategies
AgroLiquid agronomists say a delayed fertilizer program could help farmers improve their return on investment this year. Reid Abbot says farmers who plan to cut back this year’s upfront fertility program to reduce costs can always come back with targeted applications. “Go in-season with some maybe more efficient uses of those nutrients like nitrogen or…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin research to study soybeans on soybeans
A soybean researcher says the potential for a huge crush market is forcing his team to study soybeans planted after soybeans. Shawn Conley with the University of Wisconsin says normally, his advice is don’t do it because of the increased disease risks and other challenges but Conley says the crop rotations used now might not…… Continue Reading
Only True ’80s Kids Can Identify These Objects
Strap on your big shoulders and fire up the DeLorean! Let’s take a nostalgic trip back to the ’80s and see how many of these iconic treasures trigger some totally tubular core memories. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Growing concerns about frozen conservation payments
Some farmers and ag groups are concerned President Trump’s executive order to freeze conservation funding could impact those already committed to implementing climate smart practices. A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to immediately unfreeze funding made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Josh Gackle is a farmer…… Continue Reading
KFB president says water quality an ongoing challenge in Kansas
The president of Kansas Farm Bureau says water quality continue to be a challenge throughout the state. Joe Newland tells Brownfield the concerns are vastly different depending on location. “We’re doing some preliminary testing as far as water injection on the Tuttle Creek Reservoir by Manhattan to see if we can clean out some of…… Continue Reading
Pork producers still fighting Prop 12
The nation’s pork producers are still fighting for a Proposition 12 fix. Matthew Grill, senior director of Congressional relations with the National Pork Producers Council, says a new farm bill is the easiest fix for the California regulation that dictates animal husbandry guidelines. “We know in the House farm bill last year we had a…… Continue Reading
Uncertainty grows as farm bill stalls
Ohio Farm Bureau’s president says farmers are facing more uncertainty as Congress delays farm bill conversations. Bill Patterson says the lack of a farm safety net is concerning. “If we had a new farm bill two years ago, we would not have needed the financial aid or the financial assistance that we ended up needing…… Continue Reading
