The 2025 Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award recipient is a diversified crop and livestock farmer from the southeast part of the state. Tom Cotter is a fourth-generation farmer who grows organic and conventional corn, soybeans, sweet corn, peas, sunflowers, oats, forages, and grazes cow-calf pairs across all 850 acres of his farm. “It’s great to do…… Continue Reading
Michigan’s Regenerative Agriculture Program preparing soil health management plans and new grants
A field coordinator is confident in the future of Michigan’s regenerative agriculture efforts. Alex Svoboda with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development tells Brownfield the state’s Regenerative Agriculture Program has spent its first year building out soil health resources and networks with farmers. “We’re trying to break out of some of the cost-share…… Continue Reading
NCAE leader praises proactive DOL actions on H-2A wage rules
The head of the National Council of Agricultural Employers says the organization is not letting up on securing farm labor solutions. Michael Marsh tells Brownfield he’s encouraged by the U.S. Secretary of Labor’s message to ag employers at their organization’s annual forum last week. “She talked about a lot of the things that they were doing to…… Continue Reading
GAHA helps keep MAHA science based
A food and agriculture group has started Growing a Healthier America to help keep the Make America Healthy Again conversations science based. Charlie Arnot with the Center for Food Integrity says everyone wants to make America healthy again, but science doesn’t always match the message. “The challenge becomes how do make sure people are making…… Continue Reading
These Country Celebrities Were Canceled: What They Did to Earn It
Including three racial slurs, one anti-gay musing and one political statement that by comparison feels minor league to the transgressions around it. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
MSU Technologies pipeline leans into labor solutions for farmers
A technology manager says new research developments are heavily focused on solving workforce challenges. Julia Miller, with Michigan State University Technologies, works with researchers to bring their innovations to the marketplace. She tells Brownfield growers want “farm-tough” tools that are affordable. “If they’re out in their back 40 and something breaks, they want to be…… Continue Reading
Sharing the message of agriculture remains important
A food and agriculture researcher says it’s important for farmers to keep sharing their story with consumers. Charlie Arnot with the Center for Food Integrity tells Brownfield telling people about agriculture and what’s happening on the farm can mean communicating with different groups in different ways. “What’s really important in today’s environment is to understand…… Continue Reading
Timely rains make soybeans the bright spot in Kansas farmer’s 2025 season
A farmer from northeastern Kansas says soybeans were the bright spot from his 2025 growing season. Scott Gigstad tells Brownfield, “We just had some timely rains through the summer that really gave us a nice crop. We did pick up some moisture the first part of September which really helped some of the later maturing…… Continue Reading
Before You Start Christmas Cooking: Deadly Food Recall Issued
As holiday gatherings draw near, it’s time to check your pantry. Some popular dressings and sauces might be hiding a nasty surprise. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Weather can create challenges for cow & calf health
A research veterinarian says the winter weather that quickly moved into the upper Midwest makes it tough to raise calves. Dr. Kieth Poulsen tells Brownfield the very-low temperatures and the snow can bring some health challenges. “It’s a huge weather change in Wisconsin and the Midwest plus the snow. The adult cows do quite well…… Continue Reading
