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Making 4R Nutrient Stewardship a priority

Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner talks with farmers Brandon and Austin Kliethermes about some of the top issues facing the nation’s farmers. Brandon and Austin were one of 5 farm families and their retailers who were recognized for their commitment to implementing fertilizer management practices that incorporate the principles of 4R Nutrient Stewardship and have demonstrated economic and environmental benefits. Now in its 11th year, the 4R Advocate program demonstrates the in-field […]

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Climate change, conservation, and the 2023 Farm Bill

Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner talks with Robert Bonnie, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation with the USDA, about conversations the USDA is having with farmers in 2022. Bonnie addresses how the USDA has approached climate change conservations with farmers. ...

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Syngenta tackling broadleaf weeds

Global crop protection company Syngenta is looking to help Midwestern farmers manage broadleaf weeds this growing season. Agronomy Manager Leon Hunter offers solutions. Listen to Brownfield’s interview from Commodity Classic below! Leon Hunter Interview ...

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Directors for FSA and Rural Development named for South Dakota

The Biden administration has announced the intent to name two key state roles for USDA in South Dakota.  Southeastern South Dakota native Steve Dick has been named Farm Service Agency State Executive Director. He’s previously served as Executive Director of Ag United for South Dakota since 2005.  Prior to that he served on Senator Tom Daschle’s staff for ten years. He operates a family farm in McCook County where he feeds […]

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Wickard returns to Indiana FSA role

Photo courtesy IDEM Hoosier farmers will see a familiar face at Indiana’s Farm Service Agency office.  President Biden announced his intent to appoint Julia Wickard as the FSA State Executive Director. FSA State Executive Directors oversee Farm Service Agency operations and agricultural policy implementation in the state. Each State Executive Director works with the State Committee to administer FSA programs and County office operations, develops and maintains stakeholder relationships with […]

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Syngenta rolls out new soybean herbicide

Syngenta is announcing the registration and rollout of herbicide Tendovo. The pre-emergence soybean herbicide is available to growers this season. Listen to Brownfield’s interview with Syngenta’s Pete Eure on the product from the 2022 Commodity Classic! Pete Eure Interview ...

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