Corteva Agriscience is pulling its business out of Russia. The leading crop technology company said its priorities are employee safety and food security after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine put both in jeopardy. Corteva said it has paused new sales in the region and is ‘initiating a plan’ to stop production and other business activities in Russia. Corteva said it’s supporting Ukrainian farmers and their communities during the conflict through direct […]
Farmers are asking Congress to support affordable and flexible crop insurance in the 2023 Farm Bill. During Friday’s Senate Ag Committee field hearing in Michigan, crop farmer Jake Isley testified on the importance of programs keeping pace with rising costs. “With input costs higher in every area of my operation, I cannot afford to have the crop insurance premium subsidy reduced in the next farm bill,” he says. Isley also […]
The Michigan Department of Agriculture has confirmed its third case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a backyard poultry flock over the past week. A 20-bird mixed-species flock in Branch County has been found with the virus and the department says it has been depopulated. The virus has been reported in eight counties across the state since the end of February but has remained out of commercial flocks so far. […]
The Center for Soy Innovation is more than just the Missouri Soybean’s headquarters. Outreach and Education Director Baylee Siegel says the Jefferson City facility should be considered a place to gather and to learn. In addition to indoor displays, Siegel says outdoor the center the property features a walking trail, bee hives, water quality monitoring station and more. Learn more at mosoy.org. Brought to you by Missouri’s soybean growers and their […]
Some parts of Iowa have seen better planting production than others. Central Iowa farmer Lee Tesdell says getting into his fields in northern Polk County has been a challenge. “The planter is in the shed up the road,” he said. “And I haven’t seen any neighbors out.” But, southwest Iowa farmer Duane Aistrope says his family recently had a good planting window. “About a third done on beans and just […]
Weather-related fieldwork delays are testing the patience of many farmers. Ben Kron raises corn and soybeans in southern Indiana. “We only have about 100 acres out of 2,000 sprayed,” he says. He says many farmers in his area are in the same situation. “Anhydrous wise, there are a few farmers trying here and there, but not much at all has been done for myself and most the people around where […]
National Soy Foods Month just wrapped up. The United States is a leading soybean producer, with more than 80 million acres of soybeans grown in the country each year. The United Soybean Board is sharing some of the benefits consumers can get from soybeans—including health benefits. Healthy Living: Click here for more information. ...
Enlist field specialist Greg Young says farmers are cautious about drift when applying herbicides, and there are several steps they can take to make sure applications are on-target. He tells Brownfield the Enlist system is more neighbor friendly than in-crop dicamba because of near zero volatility and greater compatibility with other crops. ...
Construction is underway for a new education center that will help consumers and students better understand where their food comes from. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover, Wisconsin took place Friday. Farming for the Future Foundation Executive Director Candise Miller tells Brownfield, “It’s going to be a hands-on exploration of a few things, so we’re going to have it be part science center, part […]
