A longtime agricultural economist says farmers need a gameplan to navigate an uncertain economy. “Marketing and risk management are very, very critical in these very volatile times.” Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus with Virginia Tech University, says it’s time to get back to the basics. “You just can’t look at those financials at the end…… Continue Reading
Senate Ag Committee reviews whole milk in schools
The Director of Nutrition Guidance with USDA says she’s very concerned dairy consumption has declined over the past two decades. During Tuesday’s Senate Ag Committee’s hearing on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, Dr. Eve Stoody said 90 percent of Americans don’t consume the daily recommended amount of dairy. “Across the board, current consumptions need…… Continue Reading
2025 affiliate radio station KNUJ Farm Forum
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp moderates the 2025 affiliate radio station KNUJ Farm Forum. The post 2025 affiliate radio station KNUJ Farm Forum appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Nebraska FFA Convention
Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the Nebraska FFA Convention in Lincoln, NE. The post Nebraska FFA Convention appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Illinois Farmers Union takes priorities to Springfield
The engagement consultant for Illinois Farmers Union (IFU) says the organization is pushing its priorities to state lawmakers. Cheyanne Bristol says recent visits to Springfield have been highlighted by discussions on the need for strong conservation programs. “In our meeting with Representative Harper, who is the Chair of the Agriculture Committee, we had talked about…… Continue Reading
Losing BMR corn will require corn management adjustments
The recent announcement from Corteva saying they would phase out BMR silage corn varieties has dairy producers wondering what to do after the product is no longer available. University of Wisconsin Extension researcher Luis Ferraretto tells Brownfield brown midrib or BMR corn has been a key tool to increase the fiber digestibility of forages. Without…… Continue Reading
Co-op fire leads to town evacuation in Otley, Iowa
Residents of a rural south-central Iowa town have been evacuated following a fire at a co-op facility. The Marion County Emergency Management Agency says the move was precautionary, to prevent Otley residents from being exposed to sulfur and other ag chemicals. The facility stored 392 tons of urea, 378 tons of potash, 265 tons of sulfur,…… Continue Reading
Maximizing corn ROI
An extension agronomist has some advice for corn farmers looking to maximize return on investment. Jeff Coulter with the University of Minnesota says fertilizer rates should be looked at. “Simply going with the University of Minnesota Extension guidelines for fertilizer rates can many times save quite a bit of money without sacrificing yield.” He tells…… Continue Reading
Sec. Rollins calls on Congress to pass a farm bill
Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says farmers and ranchers need a new five-year farm bill in 2025. “It has failed now to get through Congress the last two times under the Biden administration,” Rollins said Monday. “This is a very, very big priority of mine.” But she says getting it across…… Continue Reading
Southern Illinois farmer ready and waiting
A southern Illinois farmer is ready and waiting for the start of the planting season. Matt Raben, who grows corn and soybeans in White County, says he just needs the weather to change. “We’re ready to go.” He says, “Everything looks good, you know, plenty of soil moisture down my way. Some of the…… Continue Reading
