Agriculture

The Fertilizer Institute says it’s encouraged by the Biden administration’s efforts to increase domestic fertilizer supply to help quell record prices.  President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch tells Brownfield the U.S. needs to reduce its dependence on imports.  “We need to make sure what supply we can generate domestically is maximized and minimize the effects of geopolitical events that are driving so much of this market.”   President Biden announced he […]

Sixty percent of consumers are concerned about the impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza on food prices, according to a recent survey. Agriculture Economist Jayson Lusk says the goal of Purdue University’s latest Consumer Food Insights Report was to gauge consumer concerns on the impact of the virus. Highly pathogenic avian influenza is often fatal in chickens and turkeys and can spread rapidly within flocks. There have been more than […]

Mexico has received its first shipment of U.S. fresh potatoes in 25 years. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says it’s a great first step to restoring full market access after decades of disputes and legal obstructions. “We’ve been pushing very hard to get to this door being cracked open (and) got that word (last) week, and now we just want to build that market out in the future and […]

Enlist field specialist Tony Goede says it’s important to properly clean out the sprayer after making an herbicide application. He tells Brownfield that includes the tank, booms, screens, filters, hoses, and nozzles. Goede also has a list of cleanout recommendations for Enlist herbicides. ...