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Purdue Extension gets funding to continue helping Indiana farmers manage diseases

Friday, October 4

A Purdue Extension corn specialist says helping farmers address the impacts of corn fungal disease is important to their bottom line. Dan Quinn says diseases can cause significant yield loss. “What’s really challenging is that you can’t often see it, so we kind of... Read More.

Congress avoids shutdown, full farm bill extension not included

Thursday, September 26

The chairman of the House Agriculture Committee says a continuing resolution to fund the government that passed Wednesday does not include a full farm bill extension. “No, not necessary, we’re fine until December 31st.” GT Thompson tells Brownfield Congressional leadership and USDA determined only... Read More.

UNL Extension specialist says safety is always encouraged around grain bins

Wednesday, September 25

A University of Nebraska Extension specialist is reminding farmers about grain-bin safety during harvest. Amy Timmerman tells Brownfield farmers should wear a dust mask or respirator when cleaning grain bins ahead of harvest. “It’s very common for us to get grain mold in there... Read More.

NASDA: Extension is the core to advancing production agriculture

Tuesday, September 24

Protecting funding for University extension is crucial to agriculture and advancing research. Oklahoma State University Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences Brett Carver says extension services help farmers with education and production, but the solution is becoming more complex. “We have productivity expectations,” he says. “We... Read More.

UNL Extension educator says farmers should be alert to overhead power lines

Friday, September 20

A University of Nebraska Extension educator is reminding farmers to be cautious around power lines this harvest. Amy Timmerman tells Brownfield… “When you do run into those power lines, if your vehicle or piece of machinery has not started on fire, do not leave... Read More.

Rep. Budzinski says farm bill extension to be tied to federal budget

Tuesday, September 10

A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says a farm bill extension will likely be tied to the federal budget process. Illinois Representative Nikki Budzinski says Congress is reconvening from the August recess this week with a tight calendar. “I think the expectation... Read More.

Grassley expects another farm bill extension

Wednesday, September 4

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley expects another one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill to be included in the temporary spending bill Congress is likely to pass in the coming weeks. “I think we’d be better off if we had a five-year farm bill, but... Read More.

OSU Extension helping farmers through drought conditions

Thursday, August 29

Ohio State Extension and the state Department of Agriculture is relaunching the Drought Rapid Response Team to help farmers navigate challenges related to drought conditions. Aaron Wilson is the Ohio’s state climatologist… “Having our stakeholders and our producers know that Extension is there to... Read More.

Southwind Extension Senior Horticulture Judging Team Takes 1st Place in State Competition

Friday, August 23

Submitted by Casey Diver The Southwind Extension District Horticulture Judging team consisting of Abigail Meiwes (Iola), Jewel Endicott (Uniontown), Hailey Shadden (Uniontown) and Seth Shadden (Uniontown) attended the State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest, Saturday, Aug. 10 at Kansas State... Read More.

Nebraska farmer hosts UNL Extension field day to highlight seed treatments for soybeans

Friday, August 16

A Nebraska farmer has been partnering with the University of Nebraska- Extension researching different seed treatments for soybeans. Scott Richert tells Brownfield he planted three different varieties last year with two different companies. “When we averaged the three together, it was a tenth of... Read More.

Farm bill extension more than likely, Sen. Grassley says

Friday, August 9

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he expects another farm bill extension from Congress. Grassley tells Brownfield there isn’t enough time to get a new five-year farm bill passed before the end of the year. “Just three weeks to go in September after Labor Day,... Read More.

A farm bill extension simply isn’t enough

Friday, August 2

An ag business leader says the pollical divide in Washington is no reason to leave farm bill work unfinished. President of the Michigan Agri-Business Association Chuck Lippstreu tells Brownfield, “Growers need certainty, rural businesses like our members need certainty.” “Extending the bill, while an... Read More.