The president-elect of the National Pork Producers Council is confident the U.S. can prevent the introduction of African swine fever. Wisconsin pork producer A.V. Roth points to another foreign animal disease that’s been kept at bay by the Department of Agriculture for nearly a century. “USDA has kept out Foot and Mouth for the past …
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May 24
Martin County From the Ground Up Farm Crawl
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Mark Dorenkamp will be on the ground in Martin County, Minnesota on Thursday, July 25 for the Martin County From the Ground Up Farm Crawl (tour of farms.) Continue reading Martin County From the Ground Up Farm Crawl at Brownfield Ag News.
May 24
Indiana Farm Bureau Leader Trip
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will be on the ground in our Washington, D.C. June 18-20 for the Indiana Farm Bureau Leader Trip. Continue reading Indiana Farm Bureau Leader Trip at Brownfield Ag News.
May 24
Soil testing leads to better soil health, productivity
For decades, soil testing has given farmers an idea of the nutrient density and makeup of their soil. “But at some point, we started to realize there’s more to the soil than just a warehouse for nutrients,” said Bob Schindelbeck, director of Cornell University’s Soil Health Laboratory. “We need to consider some other aspects of …
May 24
Focusing on the first weeks of growth
The growing season is off to a slow start – and as growers battle Mother Nature the window to make management decisions is narrowing. In this Managing for Profit, Kris Paulson Co-Founder of Sentera explains how growers can use technology to get the most out of their crop. Continue reading Focusing on the first weeks …
May 24
Lawmakers reach agreement on disaster package
Congressional lawmakers have reached agreement on a 19-billion dollar disaster package. The bill passed the Senate Friday afternoon and is headed to the House. It delivers aid to Midwestern states deluged with springtime floods, among others. It also includes payments to farmers whose stored corn and soybeans were damaged by this spring’s flooding. House approval …
May 23
Trump comments on MFP-2 trade aid
President Trump says he is standing by America’s farmers. He was joined by farm organization leaders, state agriculture secretaries, and Secretary Sonny Perdue as he told reporters China has targeted farmers in the trade dispute, and another round of trade aid is necessary. “To end these chronic trading abuses, my administration took necessary and very …
May 23
Ag groups pleased with support for farmers impacted by trade disputes
Many ag groups say they are pleased there will be another round of support for farmers impacted by trade disruptions, but more must be done. National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule was at the White House today for the announcement. “The president was very clear in his opening statement that he supports …
May 23
Study: improvements needed in U.S. rural transportation system
America’s rural transportation system needs repairs in order to support economic growth, according to a new study by TRIP, a national transportation research organization. Carolyn Kelly is associate director of research and communications with TRIP. “That transportation system is the primary mover of the nation’s energy and food and fiber and the condition of the …
May 23
Minnesota Soybean reacts to USDA trade aid announcement
The Minnesota Soybean Growers is thanking the Trump Administration for crafting another round of trade aid, but CEO Joe Smentek says the Association is frustrated another bailout is necessary. “We were really looking forward to a deal with China being done. We were told a couple months ago to (give the Administration) a month, then …