A University of Nebraska meat extension specialist says food safety is critical to sustaining the food supply chain. Byron Chaves tells Brownfield about ongoing research to improve the process. “In my lab, to give an example, we do product and process validations of barometers that industry can then use to improve food safety practices during…… Continue Reading
UV light treatment technology enhances corn lines
BioLumic is partnering with several seed companies to use its light-activated technology to improve corn productivity. CEO Steve Sibulkin says the technology uses UV light signaling to rapidly activate natural genetic expression in plants to improve yield, quality, and performance. “We’re not changing the underlying genetics themselves,” he says. “We work with biotech crops and…… Continue Reading
Post Malone, Dolly Parton Don’t ‘Have the Heart’ to Call It Quits
“Tryna leave is like slammin’ a revolving door,” the two sing. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Gretchen Wilson Went to Extremes to Sell Her Luxurious Home
She jumped through some unusual hoops to get the deal done. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Summit Carbon Solutions CEO confident pipeline will get completed
The CEO of Summit Carbon Solutions says the permitting process has slowed some, but he’s confident the pipeline will get completed. Lee Blank tells Brownfield he’s seeing more buy-in across the industry. “I think the marketplace is understanding the importance of the project now. The U.S. landowners are becoming more accustomed to the project and…… Continue Reading
Farmers checking in on each other at Iowa State Fair
Farm stress is intensifying amid weather challenges and low commodity prices. Aaron Putze with the Iowa Soybean Association says the fair is a great opportunity to connect with consumers and farmers. “The farmers that I bump into here at the Fair, one of the first things I ask is ‘how are you doing?’ There’s no…… Continue Reading
New Illinois law changes JULIE notification time
A damage prevention manager with JULIE, Incorporated says a new Illinois law changes the notification timeline for excavation projects in the state. Roger Watwood tells Brownfield… “It’s going to take effect starting January 1, 2025.” He says, “The day of the call to JULIE does not count at all. Then you have two full days,…… Continue Reading
Lainey Wilson Says Post Malone Is a Big Hugger
What is Post Malone really good at, other than music? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
John Deere reports net income of more than $1.7 billion for the third quarter
Deere & Company has reported a net income of more than $1.7 billion for the third quarter of this year, this is a decline from 2023, but better than expectations. Worldwide net sales decreased 17% to more than $13 billion and third-quarter sales dropped 11% to just over $40.5 billion through the first three quarters…… Continue Reading
Comparing the profitability of organic vs. conventional crops
Can organic farming be more profitable than conventional farming? Michael Langemeier, Associate director of Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture discusses his research findings. The post Comparing the profitability of organic vs. conventional crops appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
