A new monthly report is helping to shed some light on trends and changes in consumer food purchases and preferences. The Consumer Food Insights Report is a survey of more than 1,000 Americans from across the country. It’s conducted by the Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability at Purdue University. Healthy Living: The first survey was conducted in January. Click here for more information. ...
Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner talks with farmers Jerry Bambauer of Ohio and Morey Hill of Iowa about some of the top issues facing the nation’s farmers. Jerry and Morey talk geopolitical impacts on the ag economy and taxes. ...
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 […]
Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner talks with farmers Stan Born of Illinois and Alan Meadows of Tennessee about some of the top issues facing the nation’s farmers. ...
Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner talks with Sean Arians and AJ Woodyard from Advanced Agrilytics, about the innovation taking place at Advanced Agrilytics. ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 […]
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 […]
