An Iowa congresswoman says the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, passed by the House, will boost Iowa’s biofuels industry and provide support to the ag economy. Republican Ashley Hinson says the bill creates a task force to bring food prices down and prevent future shortages. “We’re going to actually be able to shore up our domestic supply chain for food.” She tells Brownfield the package included her PRECISE Act, […]
A northwestern Illinois farmer is pleased with his corn’s growth but says the verdict is still out on his soybeans. Jon Rosenstiel tells Brownfield his ground has been at a moisture deficit since this time last year and recent hot conditions aren’t helping. “It won’t take long before the yards start to dry up and the pastures dry up,” he said. “We’re, kind of, at the cusp of that right […]
Biofuel groups are sensing a lot of momentum for the industry. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the Fuel Ethanol Workshop held earlier this month highlighted progress on several fronts. “It was such an exciting meeting (in Minneapolis). I think there’s so much energy in the industry right now (and) people are excited about what lies ahead about the opportunities and the diversity of opportunities.” She considers biofuels a great […]
Armyworms are infesting fields in the Upper Midwest. University of Minnesota Extension Integrated Pest Management specialist Bruce Potter tells Brownfield the pest is mostly being found in corn planted into rye cover crops. “Kind of a widespread area across southern Minnesota up into west-central Minnesota. It’s not every field by any means, but it’s something that people definitely need to be aware of.” He says farmers should be able to […]
A global leader in livestock nutrition says labor shortages are helping advance technology in cattle country. Brandon Nuttelman with Merck Animal Health says products like implants, ear tags and sensors are able to detect sickness sooner, allowing producers to do more with less, “These technologies help people to continue to care for their animals, treat them, when necessary, without having to have as many people working since there are not […]
An extension beef specialist says limited feeding for cattle can offset record input costs without sacrificing animal nutrition. Dale Blasi with Kansas State University tells Brownfield it can reduce the cost of gain by a about a nickel per pound. “We see savings from a labor perspective, from a tractor-use and mixer wagon perspective. And, it really facilitates the management of the calves from perspective of health protection.” He says […]
The Senate Ag Committee has advanced two bills aimed at increasing competition and transparency in the markets. The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022 and the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022 will head to the full Senate for consideration. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley proposed an amendment to the Special Investigator Act, which passed unanimously, that would ensure the assigned investigator would be a senior-level USDA […]
Managing the commodity in the bin is like nurturing an investment. It takes work to keep grain in peak condition for maximum profit. In this episode, John Lawrence, territory sales manager with AGI says now is a great time to think about BinManager technology. ...
A registered dietician says dairy substitutes could be doing more harm than good for consumers. Ashley Marsh is with the St. Louis Dairy Council. AUDIO: Healthy Living on Dairy Substitutes ...
