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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
Is There Actually Pumpkin in a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte?
Nope, that pumpkin you taste isn’t in the spice that sits on top of the whipped cream. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll Is ‘Done’ With Bunnie Xo After This Amazon Purchase
Bunnie tests out a ‘hillbilly cold plunge’ in her hilarious new social media video. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
INFB focused on water rights and property taxes during this year’s delegate session
The president of Indiana Farm Bureau says property taxes and water availability are the biggest priorities for members. During the association’s recent delegate session, Randy Kron says members wanted to ensure policy was put in place for agricultural use. “How do we get protections or they want some assurances that if it’s a center pivot…… Continue Reading
Kentucky crop update
Cooler temperatures and dry weather helped Kentucky farmers in the field cutting hay and topping tobacco last week. Seventy seven percent of tobacco is now topped, and 28% cut, both right on averages, with the crop rated 74% good to excellent. Pasture conditions declined slightly to 60 percent good to excellent, with lack of rain…… Continue Reading
Even More Red Lobsters Closing; See The Updated List
A new report shows more Red Lobsters are closing than initially expected following the chain’s bankruptcy filing. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
