Ad Astra Radio Family Brands

Crop rotation change not market driven

A north Iowa farmer says changes to his crop rotation are not market driven. Casey Schlichting of Clear Lake tells Brownfield he will be planting a few more corn acres this year. “That was not a price thing, that was a field that does... Read More.

Could Eastern Corn Belt rain change planting intentions?

An ag economist says he doesn’t expect farmers in the Eastern Corn Belt to shift their planting intentions following the recent flooding. Ben Brown is with the University of Missouri. “The red alarm bells should not be flashing that we’re going to have large... Read More.

Dairy robots change but don’t eliminate labor

A Minnesota family that converted from a milking parlor to robotic milking says the change improved herd health and allowed them to focus on what they’re good at.  Suzanne Vold with Dorrick Dairy near Glenwood, Minnesota tells Brownfield the decision to move from milking... Read More.

National Chicken Council petitions FDA to change egg rule

The National Chicken Council wants the Food and Drug Administration to change a rule it says would put millions of unused eggs back into the market. Dr. Ashley Peterson says the council’s petition to FDA seeks to allow eggs the broiler industry doesn’t need... Read More.