A popular fungicide used by many fruit growers is under review by the Environmental Protection Agency. The comment period expires July 31st at midnight for Captan, which is commonly used on apples, peaches, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. EPA is proposing a reduction in application rates for apples, peaches, and nectarines from four pounds to three…… Continue Reading
Southern Nebraska farmers credit strong growing season thus far
A south-central Nebraska farmer says it’s been a good growing season so far. “Id say crops around here are some of the best we’ve seen. Beans have really started coming around, so hopefully it stays like that.” Jay Reiners, who raises corn and soybeans, says there is some concern in the region about disease pressure. “Southern rust is…… Continue Reading
Toby Keith’s Daughter’s Tribute Highlights All-Star Tribute Show
Toby Keith’s daughter Krystal performed “Don’t Let the Old Man In” at ‘Toby Keith: American Icon.’ Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Gwen Stefani’s Son Zuma Makes Stage Debut at Blake Shelton’s Bar
Looks like Zuma is taking some musical cues from his country superstar stepdad. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Comment period extended for proposed competition rule
The USDA is extending the comment period for its proposed new competition rule under the Packers & Stockyards Act by 15 days. Tanner Beymer with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the later deadline is welcomed news, but it’s not enough. “Because it has such wide-ranging wide sweeping impacts potentially on the industry, we need more than…… Continue Reading
Keeping cattle cool during extreme heat
Heat stress management plans will be crucial for cattle feedlots during this week’s triple digit temperatures. University of Nebraska Extension Beef Specialist Alfredo DiCostanzo tells Brownfield he wouldn’t hesitate bedding cattle on higher points of a feed yard. “For now they need a place to lay down, particularly if it’s not going to be a cool…… Continue Reading
Carrie Underwood’s Las Vegas Residency Extends Into 2025
Underwood is returning to Vegas for six more shows next spring. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmers needed for MSU field crops climate study
A new climate resilience study at Michigan State University aims to study what practices help field crops during weather extremes. Extension Field Crops Educator Monica Jean tells Brownfield she’s recruiting farmers for different levels of commitment over the next three years. “We’re hoping that they’ll be able to really compare what they’re doing to their…… Continue Reading
Radicle Agronomics teaming with farmers on nationwide fertility study
An Illinois-based company is teaming up with farmers nationwide to re-examine decades old soil fertility recommendations. Dale Koch, director of product in research & development at Precision Planting, tells Brownfield… “We are working with a number of partners to conduct new crop response trials and to build a database such that Radicle Agronomics users know…… Continue Reading
Report highlights economic contribution of U.S. pork industry
A new report highlights the value the U.S. pork industry brings to the economy. National Pork Producers Council economist Holly Cook says the study factors in related jobs and income. “And we do this by looking at not just what’s happening at the farm level in terms of hog production, but the additional activity that…… Continue Reading
