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Rep. Hinson helps introduce Ending China’s Unfair Advantage Act

A U.S. Representative from Iowa says Congress needs to pass legislation that protects the nation’s food supply from foreign entities like China. Republican Ashley Hinson recently helped introduce the Ending China’s Unfair Advantage Act, which she says would “prohibit American taxpayer dollars from funding... Read More.

Plugfest helps ensure farm equipment compatibility

Engineers from many farm equipment manufacturers will be making sure modern implements work with different brands of tractors.  Ryan Milligan is with the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation. He tells Brownfield, “This is an international conglomerate of equipment manufacturers that have come together to make... Read More.

Forecasting tool helps decide when to spread manure

There is an online tool Wisconsin farmers can use to help decide when to spread manure.  Andrea Topper with Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield knowing when to spread to avoid having nutrients runoff into ditches and waterways is important... Read More.

Ultraviolet light helps seeds express desirable traits

A company has developed new technology that can treat seeds with light to unlock desirable traits.  BioLumic founder and Chief Science Officer Jason Wargent tells Brownfield they found it was possible to have plants express desirable traits without genetically modifying them, with very positive... Read More.

10th annual Give FFA Day helps strengthen National FFA programs

Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. The National FFA Foundation plays a significant role in strengthening nationwide FFA programs through Give FFA Day. Kimberly Coveney, the senior manager of giving development, says all dollars donated directly benefit the organization. “You can support the mission of FFA... Read More.

New Ohio ag center helps farmers with personalized solutions

Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. A new northeast Ohio ag center is helping producers navigate challenges on the farm.  Jessica Eikleberry is the program manager at the Northeast Ohio Ag Innovation Center. “We can offer one-on-one support and we can help research the regulations,”... Read More.

Separating corn silage helps dairy’s bottom line

A Wisconsin dairy farmer is getting more feed efficiency and profitability by separating his corn silage before feeding it. Greg Friendshuh from Clear Lake, Wisconsin tells Brownfield he’s reduced his alfalfa acres by about one-third, and is feeding about 20% more corn silage, but... Read More.