October 7, 2024

2025 Weed Control

As farmers make plans for next year’s growing season, Brad Burkhart with Corteva Agriscience says weed management needs to be a priority.  He tells Brownfield the types of weeds and when they emerge are considerations, as well as herbicide resistance. And Burkhart says Corteva is launching a Group 15 product called Enversa new for 2025! […] The post 2025 Weed Control appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Iowa lineman buoyed by ‘thank you’ note on his truck amid North Carolina mess

After several days of repairs in Ohio, a team of about 70 Iowa utility workers is now in western North Carolina, helping to restore power to tens of thousands of customers who were hit by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Line mechanic and crew leader Lee Tyler, of Le Mars, has worked for MidAmerican Energy […] View Full Story

Kansas Congressman backing bill to prevent farmland condemnation for electric transmission corridor

A Kansas Congressman is supporting a bill that would prevent the use of federal funds to condemn farmers’ private property. Republican Tracey Mann tells Brownfield the bill is in response to proposed construction of the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC). “When you look at potential routes for these transmission lines, where they might go, […] The post Kansas Congressman backing bill to prevent farmland condemnation for electric transmission corridor appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story