A researcher at the University of Missouri has developed a new vaccine to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis, a common tick disease. Roman Ganta with the College of Veterinary Medicine says it may take a few years for the vaccine to be commercialized, but he is working to get the backing from an animal health…… Continue Reading
ShockAvoid helps farmers avert tragedy
A new innovation is aiming to help farmers avert tragedies involving power lines. Mark McLaren, founder of ShockAvoid, says their specialized sensors can be mounted to any piece of equipment. “There had been an electrical incident that we were made aware of.” He says, “It was an agricultural electrical incident that involved the death of…… Continue Reading
Miranda Lambert’s Next Song Is About a Doobie-Smokin’ Armadillo
Miranda Lambert’s new story song just might be her wildest one yet. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Holding out for a 2024 farm bill
The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says he’s still optimistic a new farm bill can be completed in 2024. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Garrett Hawkins says the rural economy isn’t great right now and Congress should step up in a big way. “We’re at the end of the August recess and for…… Continue Reading
Good biosecurity helps swine industry evade H5N1
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
The smash hit returns in November. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
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
