SoyFoam Suppresses Fires, Protects Health and Enhances Demand

Soy-based SoyFoam fire suppressant can replace the current suppressants that contain toxic forever chemicals, preserving the health of the brave individuals who combat fires. While most industrial soy products are made from soybean oil, SoyFoam is processed from soy flour, providing a modest boost to the demand for soybean meal and protein. The post SoyFoam…Continue Reading

The Hogs for Hunger program is expanding

The Executive Director for Missouri Farmers Care says the Hogs for Hunger program is expanding, providing pork to food banks in northeast Missouri. Ashley McCarty says the effort is a collaboration between Missouri Farmers Care, the Missouri Pork Association, and United Way of the Mark Twain Area. “To have a host of local meat processors…Continue Reading

Farm Bureau leaders head to D.C.

Farm Bureau leaders from across the country are headed to Washington, D.C. this week. “It’s AFBF’s fly in and we’ve got a host of congressional visits.” Brian Duncan, president of the Illinois Farm Bureau and Ogle County farmer, says the ongoing budget reconciliation process’ impact on agriculture will be at the forefront. “What kind of…Continue Reading

Dairy farmer says labor solutions few and far between

A southeast Nebraska dairy farmer says restrictions on temporary worker visas continue to cause labor shortages. Darren Mueller with Prairie Land Dairy says his operation struggles to find day-to-day, year-round employees. “What we’re really missing right now is general farm labor. Someone to milk cows and get the general farm work done.” He tells Brownfield…Continue Reading

Enlist Stewardship

Stewardship of crop protection products allows farmers to make successful herbicide applications while preserving the efficacy of their products. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Ron Geis, tells Brownfield that the farmer is the ultimate steward of the land, and he says crop protection stewardship isn’t that different. The post Enlist Stewardship appeared first on Brownfield…Continue Reading

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