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Increased cover crop acres bring livestock opportunity

The president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition says the increasing popularity of cover crops on row crop operations poses an opportunity for the livestock sector. Cliff Schuette tells Brownfield, “We’re really concentrated on the row crop producer getting cover crops and getting livestock...

Generic chemicals should bring more scouting trips

The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says farmers that are turning to generic chemicals as a cost-saving measure should plan to increase their scouting trips. Stephanie Porter tells Brownfield, “A recent study just came out from Iowa State with fungicides.”  She says,...

Rains bring optimism for some cattle producers

Recent rains have been a welcome sight for many cattle producers. Tony Hancock is with the Missouri Department of Agriculture. “We’re hoping we get a little runoff to put some water in the pond,” he says.  “You can buy feed, you can truck feed,...

Port strikes bring questions about feed imports and ag exports

The CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says he’s trying to better understand how feed ingredients are affected by the ongoing port strikes. “There’s a lot of discussion about imports and while retail and others saw this coming and could plan ahead,...

Autonomous machines bring new safety concerns

The leader of a farm safety organization says autonomous machinery presents a whole new challenge for keeping farm families safe. Brian Kuhl with Progressive Agriculture tells Brownfield autonomous machine use is growing, whether it’s tractors, automatic feeders, feed pushers, or milking machines. “We’re seeing...

HutchCC Students Bring Home Awards from Media Contest

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College’s two student publications - The Hutchinson Collegian newspaper and Dragon’s Tale magazine - fared well in the annual Kansas Collegiate Media contest held April 16-17 in Wichita.Overall, the publications combined for 72 individual awards in writing, photography, creative...

McPherson Area Swimmers Bring Home 1st in Salina South Meet

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio SALINA, Kan. - After finishing within the top three at every meet this season, the McPherson Girls were able to bring home gold for the first time on Friday, as they competed against ten other schools in...