September 5, 2024

With the downturn in the farm economy likely to continue, Barry Benson, an ag banker with First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) says it’s more important than ever to be financially sound. He shares some tips about watching expenses, identifying spending habits and controlling finances where possible. The post Identifying needs versus wants in a down economy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A Kansas State University entomologist says recent scouting efforts have confirmed the prevalence of corn leafhoppers in Kansas. Anthony Zucoff tells Brownfield the insect can spread corn stunt disease. “It’s important to know that the leafhoppers themselves need to feed on an infected plants to begin with, in order to uptake the pathogens and then […] The post K-State entomologist says corn leafhoppers could present a challenge for growers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Electric cooperatives in 23 states are getting more than 7.3 billion dollars in clean energy grants. President Biden and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack are announcing the details at one of the Dairyland Power Cooperative project sites near Westby, Wisconsin Thursday.  Vilsack says Dairyland is receiving 573 million dollars, with 471 million in grants and 102 […] The post Biden, Vilsack announce green energy grants to rural cooperatives appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story