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USB releases report showing economic benefits of the checkoff

An economics professor at Cornell University says a recent study from the United Soybean Board shows checkoff dollars create more opportunities for soybean farmers. Dr. Harry Kaiser says without the checkoff program… “Overall soybean demand would have been 9% lower than it actually was,”...

Benefits of using sustainable ag practices

A southwest Indiana farmer says more farmers should consider implementing sustainable ag practices. Don Villwock is the co-chair of Indiana Smart Agriculture. “For two years, we had conversations of how we need to improve practices to deal with our changing climate,” he says. He tells...

New research investigates additional cover crop benefits

A new multi-state and multi-year research project is digging deeper into the benefits of cover crops. Marta Moura Kohmann with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield rye cover crops were seeded this fall, and they will plant corn and alfalfa into those fields this...

The benefits from cover crops go beyond conserving soil and water

A multi-state multi-year study just began to learn about how alfalfa, corn and cover crops can work together, and how some cover crops generate their own weed-fighting chemicals.  Marta Moura Kohmann with the University of Wisconsin has more about the new study next on...

How the pork checkoff benefits farmers

A past president of the National Pork Board says the checkoff is focused on developing new markets both domestically and internationally. Jan Archer says value chain partnerships could help improve demand. “The checkoff has relied a lot on international markets to buoy the money...

Investing in production research benefits America’s soybean farmers

A northeast Indiana farmer says continuing to invest soybean checkoff dollars into production research is crucial to the bottom line for farmers. Don Wyss, an Executive Committee member for the United Soybean Board, says it’s all about finding ways to improve performance without increasing...

Investing in prodution research benefits America’s soybean farmers

A northeast Indiana farmer says continuing to invest soybean checkoff dollars into production research is crucial to the bottom line for farmers. Don Wyss, an Executive Committee member for the United Soybean Board, says it’s all about finding ways to improve performance without increasing...

Taylor discusses regional trade program benefits

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program is helping growers diversify into new markets. Alexis Taylor tells Brownfield applications for a second round of funding are currently under review. “We plan to announce a second charge...

The health benefits of cranberries

When you think of fall harvest, you probably think of corn, soybeans, and possibly pumpkins. But did you know it’s also the time of year when those delicious holiday cranberries are harvested? Grant Holley, Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Association executive director, says cranberries are a...

ISU cover crop research showing economic benefits

A professor of agronomy at Illinois State University says research is showing the economic benefits of cover crops. Dr. Rob Rhykerd says the practice is a long-term investment. “In the first few years, you might not really see these returns, but after you know...
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