The governor’s choice to lead the largest agency in state government may not be able to remain director of the Department of Health and Human Services. Larry Johnson’s nomination fell seven votes short of the 34 “yes” votes needed for confirmation today, but the Senate’s Republican leader has used a parliamentary move that could allow […] View Full Story
The agriculture aviation industry is starting the 2026 growing season by urging drone pilots to yield right-of-way to manned aircraft. Jeramy Williams with Wisconsin-based American Drone tells Brownfield that airplanes, helicopters, and drones are all in the fields at the same time and at the same low altitudes, so safety is key. “Whether you have […] The post Ag drone pilots urged to yield to manned aircraft appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An online tool from the University of Wisconsin helps farmers decide how to best keep their cows cool. Victor Cabrera with the UW Extension’s dairy department says the Heat Abatement Investment Scouter allows dairy farmers to evaluate the Return on Investment (ROI) and payback period of investing in cow cooling systems, such as fans and […] The post Tool helps dairy producers make heat abatement decisions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Illinois commodity groups are closely watching a bill in the General Assembly that they say would limit farmers’ ability to manage wetlands. Corey Lacey, environmental policy manager with the Illinois Soybean Association, says the proposal (HB 3596) would effectively undo the 2023 Sackett v. EPA decision that was win for agriculture. “It would expand state […] The post Illinois commodity groups alarmed over proposed wetlands legislation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Research by Ohio State University shows the importance of tracking the body condition scores for dairy cattle. Researchers say changes in body condition throughout lactation generally follow a pattern that mirrors the lactation curve. During early lactation, cows may lose some body condition. Then, after peak milk yield, cows begin to regain condition as nutrient intake meets […] The post Ohio State dairy research shows value of monitoring body condition scores appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
U.S.D.A. Rural Development recently approve around four million dollars in grants for stations to add infrastructure for renewable fuels. The Iowa director of Rural Development, Mike Sexton, says the funding is for those stations that don’t have the resources of larger chains. “We still have a lot of mom and pop gas stations or somebody […] View Full Story
The University of Northern Iowa is debuting what it’s calling the Crime Scene House for use by criminology students on the Cedar Falls campus. It’s one thing to watch actors on TV portray investigators gathering evidence, but it’s something else entirely to be emersed in a house filled with simulated blood and realistic dummies. Scott […] View Full Story
A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says all eyes have been on the winter wheat crop experiencing the multi-year drought. Naomi Blohm tells Brownfield if there’s a continued decline in condition ratings for hard red winter wheat “it could potentially keep the Kansas wheat futures elevated at their current values. They’re at a […] The post Winter wheat conditions continue to decline appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The president and CEO of the USA Rice says the United States should continue to push for fair global rice trade. Peter Bachmann says a Section 301 investigation into several trading partners is one of the fastest, effective ways to accomplish that goal. “It specifically addresses the act of unfair trade practices. There’s not a […] The post U.S. rice industry wants fast Section 301 action to address unfair global trade practices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Several Illinois farmers say rising fuel costs are squeezing already thin margins. With diesel nearly two dollars above year ago levels, southern Illinois farmer Matt Raben, who grows corn and soybeans in Gallatin County, says some are adjusting tillage practices. “A lot of guys down my way do have their fuel booked for the spring.” […] The post Spiking fuel costs further pinching farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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