Importance of Consumer Education

The Iowa Soybean Association says not every person is familiar with agriculture, or where/how their food is produced. In this episode of Seeds of Success, an ISA director talks about the importance of growing consumer trust in modern agriculture. The post Importance of Consumer Education appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

Soybean Research Results can be Immediate

In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee Vice President Scott Wilson discusses why he’s hosted on-farm research trials for several years and how others can benefit. The post Soybean Research Results can be Immediate appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

Congressman shares trade concerns during Nebraska State Fair forum

A Nebraska Congressman says he’s unhappy with the Biden administration’s efforts to grow and expand trade. Congressman Adrian Smith says he doesn’t think the administration moved quick enough on Mexico’s decree against biotech U.S. corn. “That’s I believe a flagrant violation of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement,” he says. “Mexico agreed with USMCA that they would take…… Continue Reading

Meeting customer needs remains critical to success

Some equipment companies are shifting priorities through the current downturn in the ag economy.  Case IH vice president Kurt Coffey says customer support becomes even more critical when margins are tight. “Seasons come and seasons go,” he says.  “We’re being smart and being stable through difficult times, but we’re telegraphing that we’ve been here 180…… Continue Reading

Soy farmers discuss importance of conservation ahead of Farm Progress Show

(Pictured: American Soybean Association president Josh Gackle – Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The president of the American Soybean Association says soy farmers play a critical role when it comes to conservation. Josh Gackle tells Brownfield climate-smart practices can help improve on-farm resilience. “Farmers are stewards of the land and are wanting to make sure that…… Continue Reading

Use tillage that promotes better air and water exchange in the soil

Soil health specialist Jim Martindale says no-till isn’t ideal for creating highly productive fields with less soil, water, and nutrient loss… but neither are traditional tillage practices.  Jim Martindale with Soil Regeneration Unlimited uses a tillage tool that leaves old root systems mostly intact and promotes better air and water exchange. The post Use tillage…… Continue Reading

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