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The importance of crop protection tool availability

The head of stakeholder affairs for Bayer Crop Science says ag groups want to ensure inputs are protected in 2025. Martha Smith says the Modern Ag Alliance aims to give farmers access to tools they need. “The alliance was founded by Bayer, but is supported...

CHS confident in crop input availability

The CEO of the nation’s largest agricultural cooperative is confident in crop input availability for 2025. Jay Debertin with CHS says supply conditions look very strong. “We are sourcing well for next year, so I think inputs that we rely upon look to be...

Indiana water availability becomes one of INFB’s top priorities

The president of Indiana Farm Bureau says the organization continues to work on several policy issues on behalf of its members. Randy Kron says he never thought Indiana would have to fight to keep water available for ag use.  “Boone County doesn’t have enough water and now industry is talking about moving...

Efforts to improve food availability

Companies like Bayer are making investments to address hunger issues in the U.S. Inci Dannenberg, president of global vegetable seeds for Bayer says one way the company is stepping up – is using innovation that allows farmers to grow more with less. AUDIO: Inci...

Availability and location driving farmland values

A certified appraiser in east-central Wisconsin says two factors are driving farmland values. Jeff Jens is with Compeer Financial. “Availability and location.” He tells Brownfield the amount of available land continues to be tight. “If a property comes up (for sale) that’s close by...

Governor Kelly Announces $30 Million to Increase High-Speed Internet Availability

TOPEKA – Wedneday, Governor Laura Kelly announced a new program aimed at helping Kansas communities that lack high-speed internet. The Lasting Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (LINC) program will provide $30 million in competitive funding opportunities to build the infrastructure needed for more homes...