New food supply chain bill would invest in local farmers and infrastructure
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says new bipartisan legislation could improve middle-of-the-supply chain breakdowns for producers.
Director of Public Policy Becky Garrison...
Heat stress poses long-term health risks for dairy cattle
AUDIO: Jeff Tikofsky, Zinpro Corporation
A dairy nutritionist with Zinpro Corporation says extreme summer heat could create long-term impacts for herd health.
Jeff Tikofsky says health challenges...
Warm, humid nights favor tar spot
AUDIO: Katie Strathman – BASF
A technical service representative with BASF says the recent heat wave may have slowed down development of tar spot during...
Corn growers push back on Bayer petition for glyphosate duties
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says Bayer’s move to seek duties on Chinese glyphosate is frustrating for farmers.
Jed Bower tells Brownfield,...
Politics complicate push for year-round E15, Iowa Farm Bureau president says
Johnson says President Trump has pledged to sign E15 language into law.
Questions loom over the status of E15 legislation in the U.S. Senate.
“Mixed signals...
Sen. Grassley lauds USDA response to New World screwworm
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s continuing to monitor New World screwworm developments in the southern part of the country.
The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield...
Farm Bureau says Securing Agriculture Workforce Act is critical in addressing labor shortages
The American Farm Bureau Federation says there’s broad support for legislation addressing the ag labor crisis.
John Walt Boatright says the Securing Agriculture Workforce Act is...
Lower-than-expected corn stocks lift market sentiment
Roberts says soybean stocks were five percent above a year ago and all wheat stocks were up eight percent.
An ag economist says USDA’s latest...
Cool June, timely rains boost Iowa alfalfa production
An extension forage specialist says weather conditions in her state have benefited alfalfa.
Shelby Gruss with Iowa State University tells Brownfield June was unseasonably cool.
“Which...
Tar spot concerns grow as heat speeds Michigan corn development
An agronomist is encouraging growers to remain diligent about scouting as hot, humid weather picks up this week.
Doug George with Bayer tells Brownfield June...
