One month after the Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs on imports to the U.S., the pork and soybean industries are closely watching how countries respond. Weekly export sales for U.S. pork recently hit a marketing year low, in part because China cancelled a contract for 12,000 metric tons. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart […] View Full Story
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is using a mix of conventional and modern methods as it tries to figure out why the population of the gray fox has rapidly declined in the state. Wildlife biologist Vince Evelsizer says they started the study by putting tracking devices on a couple of the animals. “We’ve been […] View Full Story
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed legislation to launch a “Purple Star Initiative” in Iowa schools. Representative Ryan Weldon of Ankeny said the program “strengthens the connections” between military families and the schools their children attend. “It’s significance rests in prioritizing the success and stability of Iowa’s military families,” Weldon said, “honoring their service through meaningful student […] View Full Story
The Ag Retailers Association says EPA’s recently released final insecticide strategy will be more flexible for the agricultural industry. Richard Gupton tells Brownfield modifications show the agency is listening to stakeholders. “ARA has worked with other ag stakeholders to inform them that the proposals that have been put out were not manageable and not workable, […] The post Ag Retailers Association expects insecticide strategy to be workable appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
National Farmers Union members are in Washington D.C. this week urging lawmakers to pass a new farm bill. Gary Wertish is president of the Minnesota Farmers Union. “We have over 100 members to advocate for getting action done. We’ve kicked that can down the road two times already, we’ve extended the 2018 Farm Bill. And […] The post Farmers Union advocates for new farm bill during Week of Action appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An agronomist says the short-term weather forecast should encourage more corn planting across South Dakota and Minnesota. Rick Swenson is with Peterson Farms Seed. “The forecast looks great with minimal rain in the next 10 days and I think that’s about as ideal as conditions can get to get the crop in and give it […] The post Corn planting will pick up soon appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Potato industry leaders say they are concerned about how USDA staffing cuts could impact disease mitigation efforts at the border. Potato researcher and geneticist Dave Douches tells Brownfield the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is the industry’s last line of defense. “They’re helping protect the farmers,” he says. “ If we don’t have the […] The post Strong USDA needed to protect farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Planting is off to an encouraging start for west-central Minnesota farmer Noah Hultgren. “We finished sugarbeets at the end of last week. We had some rain, which was a good thing. And we’re probably two-thirds done with corn and just have a day of soybean planting in.” Barring rain later this week, he tells Brownfield […] The post West-central Minnesota farmer makes planting progress appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A new study shows that the biodiesel industry helped contribute more than $42 billion to the US economy in 2024. Kate Shenk (shank), director of regulatory affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America, says the organization’s report makes it clear that 2024 was a record-setting year. “These are real world results showing what we’re delivering for […] The post Study shows 2024 was a record year for biodiesel economic impact appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Ideal planting weather is expected across much of the Midwest this week. Brent Mohn grows corn and soybeans near Lakeville in southern Minnesota. “We missed a few of the rain showers that came through in the last week and-a-half, so we got started on some of our own stuff yesterday. So it’s nice to get […] The post Planting window opens up for Upper Midwest farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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