An Illinois ethanol plant is exploring a new way to capture and repurpose carbon. Bill Howell is General Manager for Adkins Energy in Lena. He tells Brownfield they have partnered with CapCO2 Solutions on a pilot project to collect CO2 from the plant and turn it into a renewable fuel called green methanol. “The products coming off will be hydrogen gas and oxygen, and we’re then taking the waste CO2 […]
Dr. Jessica McArt Dr. Jessica McArt from Cornell University tells Brownfield her research is showing the different kinds of calcium supplements and delivery methods still might not be as helpful as a good nutrition program 6-20-23 Managing for Profit – Dr. Jessica McArt ...
A recent program in Indiana hosted by the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Soybean Nutrition Institute Global provided registered dietitians with an opportunity to learn more about the life of a soybean. Sarah Alsager is with SNI Global. AUDIO: Healthy Living on soybeans ...
As 2023 Farm Bill negotiations continue to ramp up, some Congressional lawmakers say the legislation faces an uphill battle. “Things are moving slower than, I think, what all of us had planned at the beginning of the year.” Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, a Republican on the Senate Ag Committee, tells Brownfield the budget is a concern and if there’s an increase in reference prices, then there will need to be […]
A bill that’s been introduced into Congress would prevent states from regulating interstate trade and agricultural practices. Kansas Corn CEO Josh Roe says while the bill was introduced in response to California’s Prop 12 law, it could have ripple effects beyond the pork industry. “If another state wanted to regulate corn or corn products based on genetics, seed technology or crop health technology that we’re using, it could have […]
In this Managing for Profit, we’ll learn about research at Michigan State University that is determining the best use of prairie strips in and around farm fields. Brook Wilke at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station tells Brownfield the diverse planting of wildflowers is meant to encourage pollinator and soil biodiversity. ...
Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture is pleased with the start of the growing season in his state. Mike Naig says planting ran significantly ahead of the five-year average. “Now that’s not uniform of course, there were parts of the state that were slowed down because of some wet conditions. But as we turned the page to June, I feel really good about where we are.” But he tells Brownfield dry conditions […]
The opioid epidemic continues to wreak havoc on rural America. Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation director Ruth Meirick says opioid addiction is impacting rural families at greater numbers than the urban population. “Three out of four farm families have been impacted by the opioid epidemic, and three out of four farmers say they can access large amounts of prescription medicine without a prescription.” She tells Brownfield a change in behavior can […]
A central Indiana farmer is sharing her passion about the care that goes into raising pigs and crops. Heather Hill, who recently completed her term as National Pork Board president, manages Hill Farms with her husband and his parents in Hancock County. “That is what motivates us each and every day— making sure that we are providing the best care possible to our pigs, whether that’s making sure they have […]
