WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, co-host for the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit, today announced during the Summit’s opening plenary that AIM for Climate partners from around the globe are increasing investment in, and support for, climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation.
The USDA says that as of the week ending May 5th, corn export inspections continue to trail the pace needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2022/23 marketing year started June 1st, 2022 for wheat and September 1st, 2022 for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next set of supply and demand estimates is out Friday, May 12th at Noon Eastern/11 Central. Wheat came out at 209,138 […]
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency says sales of E15 this summer will help increase the fuel supply and support American agriculture. Michael Regan tells Brownfield the recent emergency fuel waiver reduces the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels and helps build energy independence. “We saw that the conditions were right to issue this E15 waiver,” he said. “We are proud to do it because we know it can […]
A Michigan asparagus grower says mandated wage increases by the Department of Labor are not sustainable and threaten the industry. “Everything across the board has risen and it’s basically just coming out of your margin.” Fourth-generation farmer Nick Ooman of Hart tells Brownfield the cost of the H-2A seasonal farm worker program, including this year’s nearly 13 percent wage increase, application fees, along with housing and transportation, puts the U.S. […]
Corteva Agriscience U.S. product manager for Enlist herbicides Shane Hyman says there are several ways farmers can successfully manage weeds in 2023, beginning with spraying when weeds are small. He tells Brownfield proper tank mixing is another key when it comes to weed control. ...
After advocating on behalf of Hoosier farmers throughout the 2023 legislative session, Indiana Farm Bureau is pleased with several legislative successes that will benefit producers and rural communities. Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron says he’s thankful for the effort put in by members and staff. “Our membership showing up makes a big difference. Our staff is there every day, but our members showing up, building relationships, and talking to […]
A Kansas farmer says he’s struggling to find labor to replace his aging workforce. Jim Sipes tells Brownfield the labor market is very tight. “We have a hard time competing for labor in the market. There’s a lot of dairy and feedlot activity here. It’s hard to compete with those businesses. He says he’s been able to maintain his workforce so far, but some employees are close to retiring. “What […]
Just 35 percent of rural counties have access to psychiatrists and just 5 percent of rural counties have a child psychiatrist. That makes access to mental healthcare exponentially more challenging for rural residents as opposed to their urban counterparts. Chuck Strand is the executive director for Rural Minds. He tells Brownfield the organization is working to address those. Register for the Rural Mental Health Caregiver Challenges Webinar AUDIO: Healthy Living […]
A central Iowa farmer suggests the planting season has been less than ideal. Corey Hillebo grows corn and soybeans near Polk City. “Been a little rocky start to the spring. Weather-wise, obviously I think everyone knows it was pretty cool (in) April besides three days there around the 12th through the 14th. Then we had some planter issues, but other than that things are running pretty good.” He planted soybeans […]
