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USDA adjusts disaster programs to help producers

When natural disasters strike, many producers worry they won’t be able to continue farming, but there are standing disaster programs available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency that can provide some assistance.  USDA’s Steven Peterson tells Brownfield they’ve made some adjustments to programs to help...

Labor and weather directing breeding programs at Johnny’s

A territory manager for Johnny’s Selected Seeds says the company is breeding varieties to better withstand increasingly wet and humid conditions in the Great Lakes. Dana Hillfinger tells Brownfield …. “That doesn’t just mean finding the gene that has powdery mildew resistance, but also...

Agronomist says farmers should be thinking ahead on herbicide programs

As farmers head into harvest an agronomist says they should be thinking about their herbicide programs. Dean Grossnickle, with Syngenta tells Brownfield… “We really rely on that canopy for suppression of weed germination,” he says. “Once that canopy drops, maybe you get some water hemp...

The stigma surrounding food insecurity programs

One in five children in the U.S. are food insecure.  In 2022, one in six people relied on food assistance programs – which includes the use of food banks or charitable donations.  Jonathan Toms with Smithfield Foods says there is a misconception from the...

Preconditioning programs add value to calves

A technical services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health says investing in a preconditioning program can increase the value of calves at auction. Dr. Tim Parks tells Brownfield that weaning and vaccination programs are critical. “To make sure that those cattle that are bought are...

USDA updates Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs 

The USDA has announced changes to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs.  FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says the changes are designed to help borrowers make strategic investments in the enhancement or expansion of their ag operations. The changes include: Ducheneaux says implementing these...
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