State Senate rejects Halverson appointment to Livestock Siting Review Board Wednesday, October 18 by Brownfield Ag NewsThe Wisconsin State Senate said no to appointing Jerry Halvorson to the Livestock Siting Review Board. Halverson is a retired Manitowoc County conservationist and has over 35 years of experience. Senator Dianne Hesselbein urged fellow Senators to confirm Halverson saying, “In his professional capacity,... Read More.
Review feed inventories and their nutritional values Tuesday, October 17 by Brownfield Ag NewsThe dry summer impacted crop growth and yields, and that means it has also impacted the feed inventories for many beef and dairy operators. Kari Slater with Brevant Seeds says that means it’s time to take a close look at feed inventories and... Read More.
REVIEW: variable interest rates Friday, October 6 by Brownfield Ag NewsAn ag economist says now is the time to evaluate variable interest rates. Corey Geiger is with CoBank. “The days of cheap borrowing are in the rearview mirror,” he says. “I think business owners, family farms, really have to take a look at that. It’s... Read More.
10 Quick Facts About the Chiefs’ Week 3 Victory Over Chicago | Upon Further Review Tuesday, September 26 by Aaron NapierBy Matt McMullen, Chiefs.com KANSAS CITY, Mo.
Five Quick Facts About the Chiefs’ Week 1 Loss to Detroit | Upon Further Review Friday, September 8 by Brenna EllerHere are some quick notes about the Chiefs’ loss to the Lions By Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter The Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Detroit Lions, 21-20, in what turned out to be a defensive struggle on... Read More.
Review insurance while waiting for harvest Thursday, August 10 by Brownfield Ag NewsAn insurance expert says farmers should consider reviewing their coverage before the busy harvest season. Autumn Schlieckau with Rural Mutual Insurance in Wisconsin says the slower-than-usual time between fieldwork and harvest is a good time to see if insurance policies need to be updated.... Read More.
KDWP to Conduct Five-Year Review of State Listed Species Monday, July 10 by Aaron NapierPRATT, Kan. (KSOutdoors.com) – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is conducting a five-year review of the lists of Kansas species that are endangered, threatened or Species In Need of Conservation (SINC). Endangered is the most imperiled category of the three, and species... Read More.
Marshall, Moran Urge Creation of New FDA Review Process to Vet Livestock Feed Additives Monday, June 12 by Aaron NapierBy Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The two Republican U.S. senators from Kansas and a pair of Democratic U.S. senators from Wisconsin and Colorado endorsed legislation offering an alternative route for U.S. Food and Drug Administration review of new feed additives for livestock.The... Read More.
Lawmakers ask EPA to be fair in atrazine review Tuesday, April 25 by Brownfield Ag NewsMidwest lawmakers are asking the Environmental Protection Agency to be fair in its panel review of atrazine. In a letter sent on Friday, lawmakers asked for EPA’s Scientific Advisory Panel to meet in-person in August. Lawmakers said in-person provides higher quality discussions and better... Read More.
A scientific advisory panel will review atrazine changes Tuesday, April 25 by Brownfield Ag NewsThe Environmental Protection Agency is forming a Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel to review proposed label changes for atrazine later this summer. The nomination window for panelists closed on Monday. Last year, the EPA proposed changes to the broadleaf herbicide... Read More.
K-State Ag Economist Urges Producers to Review Crop Insurance Options Tuesday, February 14 by Aaron NapierBy Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas State University agricultural economist is encouraging farmers to know their options before considering a pair of crop insurance policies that would allow them to increase their coverage for row crops beyond... Read More.
House Ag Committee member says there’s plenty to review in the farm bill Monday, January 23 by Brownfield Ag NewsA member of the House Ag Committee says writing the farm bill is behind schedule and there are several priorities lawmakers need to review. Republican Tracey Mann of Kansas tells Brownfield producers are pleased with crop insurance, but it could be strengthened. “How we... Read More.
