Officers from around the state gathered near the state capitol today for the annual Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony. There were no new names of fallen officers to add to the memorial this year. Public Safety Commissioner Stephen Bayens says the purpose of the ceremony is to give pause. A time to reflect upon the names […] View Full Story
An entomologist says it’s time to scout for alfalfa weevils. Krista Hamilton with Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield insect growth is ahead of plant development so far this spring. “The development of alfalfa weevils is running a little bit ahead of schedule as well, and egg hatch is just starting […] The post Alfalfa weevils are early in Wisconsin this year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag economist says the cost of production is making it difficult to plan for the future. Michael Langemeier says the current ag economy is impacting how farmers think about long-term financial planning. “We’re so busy putting out fires, worrying about these high input costs, that we lose sight of where we want to be,” he […] The post Ag economist says high input costs making it difficult for farmers to navigate long-term goals appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A Michigan farmer says growing demand for triticale is helping to diversify rotations and marketing opportunities. Sixth-generation grower Janna Fritz says her farm has been growing the crop for seed on and off for the past few years. “We have found dairy farmers up in our area are looking at it predominantly for that forage […] The post USDA expands triticale crop insurance for 2026 as growers see rising demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A Vietnam War era helicopter that’s fully restored will be flying to more than a dozen Iowa locations this year as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the conflict. Nick Turner, a retired Marine helicopter pilot from the Elliott area, flew the presidential helicopter, Marine One, from 2009 to 2013, serving President […] View Full Story
It’s still unclear how many Iowa schools were impacted by last night’s cyber attack involving a learning software that’s used by thousands of school districts nationwide. The hackers, who call themselves Shiny Hunters, threaten to leak personal data on students and teachers if ransom demands aren’t met by May 12th. Leslie Heying, with the Sioux […] View Full Story
Adding value to each acre. Hear Don Wyss, Indiana soybean grower, explain how he is finding more value per acre with high-oleic soybeans grown for use in food and feed. The post Growing High-Oleic Soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A young farmer says providing a space for 4-H youth to raise livestock has been an inspiring addition to incorporate into their operation. Taylor Schomaker says she recently started a free sponsorship program that pairs youth with animals to be shown at the local fair. “It’s one thing to watch your own kids grow, we […] The post Michigan young farmer’s 4-H initiative helps youth work hands-on with livestock appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The president of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says China could return as a buyer of U.S. beef after going more than a year without purchases. Dan Halstrom says Presidents Trump and Xi are set to meet next week. “We do know that beef is on the list along with soybeans and other ag products,” he says. […] The post U.S. beef exports still face China setback, but rising value and trade talks fuel optimism appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag lender in northwest Missouri says farmers might consider a shift in farming strategy as it becomes more challenging to balance expenses with uncertain commodity prices. “Deciding to farm for return-on-investment versus farm for yield.” Chad McCollough with FCS Financial in Maryville says it’s all about the law of diminishing returns, when farmers must […] The post Ag lender advises “defense” mindset as farmers watch costs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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