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
Michigan invests in regional food infrastructure
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced nearly $4 million in funding to support more than 50 value-added and regional food system projects. Director Tim Boring says the investments highlight the diverse and expansive agriculture opportunities that contribute to economic prosperity and strengthen food access across the state. The Underserved, Value-Added and…… Continue Reading
Shipping Michigan Soybeans
From the field to the elevator and then over highways and railroads, Michigan soybeans have a long journey to the port. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from Michigan Agricultural Commodities on how they ship food-grade soybeans with safety in mind. The post Shipping Michigan Soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Brownfield Ag News announces partnership with WOWO
It was this week in 1925, radio station WOWO debuted in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Brownfield Ag News radio network is pleased to announce the heritage ag radio station has joined the network. “Congratulations to WOWO on a century of local radio!” said Cyndi Young, Director of Brownfield. “Brownfield is uniquely qualified to provide agricultural programming…… Continue Reading
Investing in Youth Education
Ag Education on the Move is a comprehensive curriculum that provides third-grade students across the state with information about the state’s agriculture industries. In this episode, program director Heather Fletcher discusses how support from the Missouri Beef Industry Council makes the beef lesson possible. The post Investing in Youth Education appeared first on Brownfield Ag…… Continue Reading
