The state swine veterinarian with University of Missouri Extension says good biosecurity is likely the reason why H5N1 hasn’t been confirmed in hogs yet. Cory Bromfield tells Brownfield “standard biosecurity may include things like filtering the air that comes into the barns, having people that show up at the barns take a shower and change…… Continue Reading
INFB announces 2024 Young Farmers and Ag Professionals Award Winners
Indiana Farm Bureau has announced its 2024 Young Farmers and Ag Professionals award winners recognizing their commitment to the organization. Jayden Simpson of Putnam County received the Rising Star Award, which honors outstanding members who are active in Farm Bureau, their county, their community, Collegiate Farm Bureau and/or YF&AP programs, and who display personal and professional growth…… Continue Reading
Federal Reserve indicates interest rate cuts are coming soon
A senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says interest rate cuts are expected soon. Cortney Cowley says the chair of the Federal Reserve made the announcement last week. “Price stability is one of the mandates of the Federal Reserve, but the other mandate is full employment at the same time, we’re seeing…… Continue Reading
‘Yellowstone’ Shares First-Look Photos Ahead of Season 5 Return
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Soybean farmers look for solutions to waterhemp
Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Ron Geis tells Brownfield farmers attending the 2024 Farm Progress Show want to know how to control waterhemp in soybeans. The post Soybean farmers look for solutions to waterhemp appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
John Deere touts 6M tractor, Gator, Precision Upgrade, and tillage tools
John Deere showcased the versatile 6M tractor series, Gator utility vehicle, Precision Upgrade technology, and tillage equipment during the Farm Progress Show near Boone, Iowa this week. John Deere dairy and livestock go to market manager Kaylene Ballesteros interview: John Deere go to market manager Eric Halfman interview: John Deere Precision Upgrades go to market…… Continue Reading
Landus brings farmer-focused healthcare program to Midwest
A new farmer-focused healthcare program is coming to the Midwest. Iowa-based Landus has announced comprehensive health coverage options that health program project lead Dee McCune, an Illinois farmer, calls a game-changer for farmers everywhere. Speaking to Brownfield at the 2024 Farm Progress Show near Boone, Iowa Wednesday, she said it’s been a struggle to find…… Continue Reading
High potential for revenue-based crop insurance claims this fall
The crop agency manager with Country Financial says many farmers could be dealing with revenue-based crop insurance claims this fall. Doug Yoder tells Brownfield… “The revenue side is where we’re going to be looking at, and we’re going to need bumper crops because the commodity prices have fallen off so drastically.” He says, “Farm income…… Continue Reading
Lainey Wilson Tips Her Hat to 3 Songs in ‘Devil Don’t Go There’
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North Iowa farmer gains confidence as crops bounce back from tough spring
A north Iowa farmer is gaining optimism in his crops following a tough spring. Karl Fox of New Haven says wet conditions slowed planting in April and May. “Won’t be necessarily a perfect year, but incredible with the heat that we received through July and August, the concern that we (had) of the low spots,…… Continue Reading
