Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the Southwest and the Great Lakes region having the greatest likelihood of experiencing warm weather. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall in most areas from the Mississippi River eastward should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions in northern New England and from the…… Continue Reading
All chocolate milk isn’t created equal
Did you know that the chocolate milk served in schools is different from the chocolate milk available at the grocery store? Jessica Kassel is a registered dietitian with the St. Louis Dairy Council. AUDIO: Healthy Living on chocolate milk The post All chocolate milk isn’t created equal appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
It Will Look Like Earth Has Two Moons for About Two Months
Just like those futuristic, sci-fi movies but in real-life. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Tim McGraw Fans Have Strong Feelings About Women’s Rights Message
Tim McGraw’s birthday message to Faith Hill has inspired a response he may not have intended. Or maybe he did? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Crazy! Someone Stole An Entire $4M House: Here’s How
Discover the shocking case where a $4 million house was stolen! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Harvest variable in parts of Upper Midwest
An agronomist says harvest is picking up steam in parts of the Upper Midwest. Jared Goplen covers northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and eastern South Dakota for Wyffels Hybrids. “A lot of the corn that’s been taken out is still in the 22% or higher range. A lot of that stuff was maybe on lighter ground,…… Continue Reading
Checking stalk integrity
An agronomist says it’s currently a good time for growers to check stalk integrity in their corn fields. Jared Goplen with Wyffels Hybrids says it’s the last checkmark for this year’s crop. “Walk out there a little ways and give that corn a push. That push or pinch test will tell you what that corn…… Continue Reading
Ernst seeks streamlined disaster recovery support for farmers
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says disaster assistance needs to be more easily accessible in rural and agricultural areas. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield many farmers impacted by natural disasters this year have been challenged by the complexity of USDA and SBA disaster programs. “It is very confusing when you’re not sure what program is going…… Continue Reading
McKalip praises trade agreement with Chile
A key U.S. trade official says a new agreement with Chile will help improve market access for a number of U.S. cheese and meat products. Doug McKalip, Chief Ag Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, says the agreement confirms a mutual understanding that U.S. producers of meats and cheeses will not be…… Continue Reading
Drought pushing back winter wheat planting for Kansas farmer
A Kansas farmer says drought has delayed his winter wheat planting. Brian Sieker tells Brownfield he’ll plant the crop this week after receiving some much-needed rainfall. “This year we had lots of army worms, web worms and grasshoppers. Lots of guys had to spray a lot of their rye and triticale and they planted early,”…… Continue Reading
