The CEO of the Ag Retailers Association says he’s not expecting over-the-top dicamba herbicides to be available in the 2025 growing season. Daren Coppock tells Brownfield earlier this year a pesticide official at the EPA told the association’s board the registration process is 17 months. “And that’s assuming the agency has funding for all its…… Continue Reading
Understanding pricing at the meat counter
Prices for beef at the grocery store have gone up. But, Charley Martinez an ag economist at the University of Tennessee says one way grocery stores have been able to temper the price increases is to change the mix of the products that are being offered. AUDIO: Healthy Living on the retail beef pricing The…… Continue Reading
Taylor Swift at Complete Loss After Fatal Stabbing of Kids in UK
The tragedy, which took place at a Swift-themed event, claimed the lives of three children. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Soybean Month in Iowa
In August, Soybean Month in Iowa brings attention to the versatile crop responsible for feeding and fueling the world. On this episode, an ISA director discusses the different ways soy impacts consumers around the world. The post Soybean Month in Iowa appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Farm to School grants benefiting students & farmers
The latest round of USDA Farm to School grants are advancing work to bring healthier, local food options to students. Fiona Munro, outreach and education coordinator at Sola Gratia Farms in Urbana, Illinois, says it could also lead to more markets for farmers. “Trying to get as much local foods into cafeterias as possible and…… Continue Reading
Size matters when it comes to spray droplet and nozzle sizes
Before any herbicide or pesticide makes it to the farm, a lot of laboratory and field testing takes place. Dr. Steven Fredericks with the WinField United Research Center in River Falls, Wisconsin explains how droplet size, nozzles, and weather affect spraying crops, and what they’re doing to give farmers the best recommendations on today’s Managing…… Continue Reading
Pregnant Gypsy-Rose Reveals New Tattoo
Gypsy-Rose shows off her dramatic new ink. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rod Stewart Says His ‘Days Are Numbered’
“I am going to be enjoying myself for these last few years as much as I can,” singer assured. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
China’s dairy self-sufficiency affects dairy exports
A recent report shows China’s drop in dairy imports is because they have rapidly become more self-sufficient. Mary Ledman with RaboResearch tells Brownfield China took steps around four years ago to increase stocks of milk powder but pulled back dramatically after stocking up. She says China has also been working to become more self-sufficient with…… Continue Reading
Kansas corn conditions decline
A south-central Kansas farmer says a lack of moisture has caused his dryland crops to struggle. Rick Schlender tells Brownfield.. “The better soils aren’t looking too bad, but the lighter soils, even a week ago we were seeing stress in them,” he says. “That’s probably the biggest concern right now.” According to USDA’s weekly report,…… Continue Reading
