Photo provided by Agoro Carbon Alliance Consumers have a limited understanding of the carbon farming market, according to a recent survey by Agoro Carbon Alliance. Agronomist Caleb Smith tells Brownfield additional labeling may be needed. “A lot of it has to do with the way our commodities are currently sold. We have non-GMO commodities, organic commodities, and much more,” he says. “For this to really pick up we have to […]
The International Food Information Council has released new research outlining consumer relationships with caffeine. Ali Webster, director of research and nutrition communications, says the latest survey found that most U.S. adults are consuming caffeine. Healthy Living: Click here fore more information. ...
Enlist field specialist Steve Snyder says the Enlist weed control system is often referred to as more neighbor friendly than the in-crop dicamba system because when spraying Enlist One or Enlist Duo herbicides on soybeans, it stays put after application. He tells Brownfield application timing is another key difference, and the Enlist system also provides a lot of tank mix flexibility. ...
As planting nears and environmental credit programs continue to emerge as opportunities for Missouri farmers, environmental programs director Darrick Steen says those interested in such programs should be thinking ahead about implementing practices. Steen says that planting cover crops, reducing tillage, and limiting nitrogen loss are among the practices that farmers should consider. Steen also says that farmers will soon get a first look at what environmental credits are worth […]
Wisconsin ag officials have confirmed a second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Kevin Hoffman with the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says the state’s second case was found in a backyard flock in Rock County and was confirmed by the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the National Veterinary Services Laboratories. He says the flock has already been depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. The state’s […]
In this video I showed our newest project in the shop, and then went over to the feedlot.
The construction guys got started pushing dirt and making the laneways for our new nursery pig barns and we shipped out some wheat.
In this video we show #shearing our sheep a few weeks before lambing and why we do this. You will see how we handle our sheep for this job and the importance of shearing for the health of the sheep.
Time to meet our new combine! Class 7, 350 horsepower, 330-bushel bin, 3.5 BPS unload rate, transverse rotor, Gleaner R75.
