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USDA expands climate-smart grant program to pork producers in 12 states

Tuesday, November 5

Pork producers in twelve states can now participate in the Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability and Market Value grant program. Al Wulfkuhle, an Iowa pork producer and president of the National Pork Board, says the program is easy to participate in, and it’s a great...

Pete’s Corporation of Erie Again Benefits CASA Programs in 3 States with Pledgecard Fundraiser and Store Events

Saturday, October 19

By Pete's of Erie INC ERIE, Kan. — Pete’s Corporation of Erie is again hosting a pledge card fundraiser on behalf of Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) during the month of October. Six CASA programs in 3 states will...

Ohio State’s AgTech Innovation Hub highlights problem solving in the ag industry

Thursday, October 10

The nationwide services director at Ohio Farm Bureau says Ohio State’s AgTech Innovation Hub is working to future proof the industry. Tim Hicks says the organization is collaborating with university researchers. “Our Executive Vice President, Adam Sharp, has been involved and engaged in the...

Farm Labor Scarcity and Food Security in the United States

Thursday, October 3

Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip will attend the Farm Labor Scarcity and Food Security in the United States conference. The post

USDA declares another drought disaster across several states

Wednesday, October 2

The USDA FSA has declared a federal emergency in several counties in Ohio and Kentucky due to extreme drought conditions. Southern Ohio farmer Greg Corcoran says the drought triggered an early harvest. “We’re probably about 3 weeks ahead of schedule, so we hit it...

MBFi rep discusses company’s expansion into United States.

Tuesday, September 17

MBFi Strategic Account Manager Tim Riley spoke with Brownfield during the 2024 Husker Harvest Days about the company’s expansion into the United States. He says the company has a manufacturing plant in St. Joseph, Missouri where biological products are produced for corn and soybeans...

Late-season heat on parts of the Plains, western states; largely dry weather across the Corn Belt

Tuesday, September 10

Across the Corn Belt, dry weather and rising temperatures are nearly ideal for corn and soybean maturation. Tuesday’s Midwestern high temperatures will range from near 80°F in the eastern Corn Belt to 90°F or higher in the middle Missouri Valley. Eastern Corn Belt crops...

Late-season heat across parts of the Plains, western states; fair weather for the Corn Belt

Monday, September 9

Across the Corn Belt, dry weather and rising temperatures are nearly ideal for corn and soybean maturation. Monday’s Midwestern high temperatures will range from near 80°F in the eastern Corn Belt to 90°F or higher in the middle Missouri Valley. Eastern Corn Belt crops...

Cotton states keep a close eye on 2025 dicamba

Friday, September 6

Attorney Brigit Rollins with the National Ag Law Center says three over-the-top dicamba products pending re-registration at EPA might not be available for the 2025 growing season. “The agency is really trying to be thorough on this one if they want to create an...

Study shows Indiana’s ag sector contributes nearly $70 billion to the state’s economy

Wednesday, July 24

A recent study from AgriNovus Indiana shows the agbioscience sector contributes $69.6 billion to the state’s economy. But, CEO Mitch Frazier, says there is still opportunity for growth. “Looking at those forces of change that could affect the future and then working backward to say...

Beryl rains are “perfect timing” for many states

Wednesday, July 10

A senior science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says the widespread rains that Tropical Storm Beryl brought through the Corn Belt this week was perfectly timed. Eric Snodgrass says parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan received up to four inches of rain. “I...

Taste Michigan unites the state’s wine industry

Wednesday, July 3

Michigan’s wine industry is strengthening efforts to connect consumers to cool climate specialty varietals specific to the mitten. Michigan Wine Collaborative Executive Director Emily Dockery tells Brownfield a recent specialty crop block grant from the state helped form the Taste Michigan brand. “I think...