House Ag Committee member concerned for USDA, federal officials

A U.S. House Ag Committee member says he’s concerned about how the rapid removal of federal employees could affect food security and availability. Michigan Democrat Shri Thanedar tells Brownfield, “USDA may lose some very talented, experienced workers, staff, inspectors, who really understand the process and serve as a good quality control, all of this is…Continue Reading

National Guard exploring healthier food options

Some National Guard troops could soon have healthier food options.  Erin Meyer, executive director of Basil’s Harvest, a Chicago-based non-profit, says the National Guard is encouraging a more wholistic approach to soldier health. “Physical health, mental health, spiritual health and nutritional health.”  She says, “And so they have an initiative called ‘Go for the Green,’…Continue Reading

Farmer sentiment remains optimistic despite trade uncertainty

Graphic provided by Purdue’s Center for Commerical Agriculture. Farmer concern about President Trump’s tariff threats didn’t impact farmer sentiment in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture Michael Langemeier says half of the responses expect a stronger safety net under the new administration. “Respondents are thinking that if we do…Continue Reading

Drought concerns not driving agronomic decisions

The prospect of drought does not seem to be influencing agronomic decisions as farmers prepare for the 2025 growing season.  Stine Seed president Myron Stine says some growers are concerned about dry soils heading into the spring. “Ironically, I don’t see them making huge changes based on just that at this point. I think right…Continue Reading

More than two thousand dairy products entered in contest

More than 24-hundred entries have been received for this year’s United States Championship Cheese Contest®.  The U.S. championships are hosted in odd numbered years, and the World Championships in even numbered years by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. The best of the best dairy products will be judged next month in Green Bay, Wisconsin as…Continue Reading

Getting Corn Plants Off to a Strong Start with Seed Treatments

Corn plants often face many challenges throughout the growing season. In this episode of Managing for Profit, South Dakota-based DEKALB Asgrow Technical Agronomist, Jeff Fuls, explains more. The post Getting Corn Plants Off to a Strong Start with Seed Treatments appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

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