Corn farmers take nutrient message to Gulf

The director of conservation and nutrient stewardship with the Illinois Corn Growers Association says efforts by farmers to limit nutrient loss are being noticed. Megan Dwyer recently led a group to Louisiana to see the issues being faced downstream. “We met with some shrimpers. We met with researchers.”  She says, “We met with folks trying…… Continue Reading

ISDA and Ports of Indiana to increase ag trade and container shipping

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and Ports of Indiana are creating new container shipping opportunties to expand the state’s agriculture trade. Last week, the groups signed a memorandum of understanding to increase their collaboration efforts. ISDA director Don Lamb says it gives farmers more options. “When it comes to specialty crops, things that are identity…… Continue Reading

Fire risks possible at harvest

The director of USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub says the widespread drought conditions paired with warm temperatures and wind could cause greater fire risks at harvest. Dennis Todey says farmers and ranchers should confirm farm equipment is in good working order before it goes to the field or pasture, regularly clean out machinery parts that take…… Continue Reading

Analyst says grain market recovery possible

A market analyst says he’s expecting the grain markets to recover from the recent downturn in prices. Richard Brock with Brock Associates tells Brownfield there was a lot weighing on the markets last week. It was the heaviest week for U.S. corn harvest, soybean harvest is wrapping up and South America got rain, alleviating drought…… Continue Reading

Teach Ag leader dives into ag educator needs

An agricultural education associate professor says ag teacher retention is just as important as recruitment. Aaron McKim with Michigan State University has been studying what changes could reduce teacher shortages. “Maybe it’s the system of agricultural education, or the system of a school system, or the community, or something else that might be pushing the…… Continue Reading

Electric line safety: avoid, stay put, or do the shuffle?

Consumers Energy is reminding farm operators to take notice of electrical lines this harvest season. Public Safety Advisor Chelsea Dodge tells Brownfield if equipment does become entangled, stay put until help arrives. “In worst-case situations, we want people to be safe, so if they have to jump off the equipment, we want them to jump…… Continue Reading

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