Weather impacting weed control
AUDIO: Aaron Hager – University of Illinois
A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says many farmers have faced challenges in terms...
AFBF: Farm losses projected to deepen
John Newton:
The American Farm Bureau Federation says the financial pressure on U.S. crop producers is expected to intensify.
John Newton, vice president of public policy,...
The cost of banning glyphosate
AUDIO: Aaron Hager – University of Illinois
A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says a new analysis finds the economic cost...
Mexico ends pseudorabies-related limits on U.S. pork
Mexico recently lifted import restrictions on certain U.S. pork products stemming from a pseudorabies outbreak earlier this year.
Erin Borror with the U.S. Meat Export...
ADM, General Mills, and Walmart partnering to bring more regenerative practices to Midwestern wheat
AUDIO: Paul Scheetz
The director of regenerative agriculture with ADM says a new partnership is bringing more support for conservation efforts across 40,000 Midwestern...
Tick populations booming, prevention paramount
AUDIO: Dr. Teresa Steckler – U of I Extension
An educator with the University of Illinois Extension says tick prevention should be top of mind...
Iowa growers receive rains as July winds down
Iowa’s state climatologist says a good portion of the state has received some timely rains this week.
Justin Glisan tells Brownfield that’s good news for...
U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee considers USDA’s $11.1 billion emergency farm aid request
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the supplemental funding bill under consideration by the U.S. Senate would provide farmers $11.1 billion in emergency relief.
“It buys...
Iowa Ag Secretary: Conservation efforts start with more cover crop acres
Iowa’s Ag Secretary says more farmers are choosing to plant cover crops to help improve soil conditions and water quality.
Mike Naig tells Brownfield the...
EPA official: Ending DEF deratements would benefit farmers, truckers
Aaron Szabo:
A U.S. EPA official says the agency’s proposal to end Diesel Exhaust Fluid system deratements would be a win for farmers and truckers.
Aaron...
