A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says his constituents need a modernized farm bill. Illinois Democrat Eric Sorenson says it was the top topic of conversation during his visit to the Illinois State Fair. “The reference price problem that we have, that was one thing that was hot on people’s minds.” He says,…… Continue Reading
Director Lamb shares importance of the state fair
The director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says the Indiana State Fair serves as an opportunity for the department to get a pulse on the ag industry. Don Lamb says the ISDA hosts several meetings with ag groups throughout the fair’s run. “The main thing that we try to do is really be…… Continue Reading
Benefical rains across the eastern Corn Belt; heat wave conditions continue on the southern Plains
Across the Corn Belt, showers and thunderstorms sweeping across the Mississippi Valley are providing generally beneficial moisture for corn and soybeans. Early Friday, some of the heaviest showers are found from Michigan, southward to the Ohio Valley. In advance and in the wake of recent rain, warm, dry weather is promoting summer crop development. On…… Continue Reading
A wide-range of temps ahead next week from the Plains to the Corn Belt; generally drier
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across much of the country. Notable exceptions will include cooler-than-normal conditions in the Pacific Northwest and from the middle and upper Mississippi Valley into the Northeast. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather will be found in a broad area stretching…… Continue Reading
Kansas officials announce $1 million groundwater management project
Federal and state grants will support a $1 million groundwater management project in southwest Kansas. The Kansas Infrastructure Hub announced Wednesday that the project will see more than 59,000 feet of canal converted to 13,200 linear feet of pipeline in Kearny County. State officials say the project will improve water use efficiency, eliminate infiltration and…… Continue Reading
Shocking: Plane Lands Upside Down at Airport, Pilot Survives
Discover the shocking real-life incident at Quonset State Airport where a plane made a daring upside-down emergency landing! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmer says U.S. subsidizing Ukrainian grain farmers is bad policy
A Wisconsin farmer says having the U.S. government assisting Ukrainian farmers is a bad policy that hurts U.S. farmers. Jerry Morfoot raises corn, soybeans, and hay, and direct markets beef and pork near Cornell, Wisconsin. He tells Brownfield taxpayers should not have funded their competition by sending money so Ukrainian farmers could plant. “Our government…… Continue Reading
The Cheapest NFL Stadiums to Visit, Revealed
Which NFL stadium will cost you almost $800 to take your family to see a game? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Anhydrous ammonia remains a top choice for fall fertilizer
An extension nutrient management specialist says anhydrous ammonia remains one of the best options for fall fertilizer. Daniel Kaiser with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield some farmers are shifting toward fall urea. “We’re just getting a lot more issues with that particular product when it comes to some of the loss potential, so it’s…… Continue Reading
Alford: the uncertainty of the farm bill is in the U.S. Senate
Optimism remains in the U.S. House to advance a farm bill by the end of September, but it’s unclear what will happen in the U.S. Senate. U.S. Congressman from Missouri Mark Alford tells Brownfield the U.S. House is still likely to vote on a farm bill when lawmakers return to Washington D.C. in September. “I…… Continue Reading
