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Foods to Keep and Discard After a Power Outage
RALEIGH, N.C. — During a power outage, the safety of perishable food can become a concern, especially if the outage lasts for several hours or more. Without proper refrigeration, certain foods may spoil, leading to the risk of foodborne illness. This fact sheet provides guidance on which foods can be safely kept and which should…
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Iowa Delegation Strengthens Trade Relationship with India
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Recently, Stu Swanson, Iowa Corn Growers Association President and farmer from Wright County, participated in a trade mission along with Governor Kim Reynolds to India. The delegation included Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and representatives from other agriculture and business…
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Southern Kansas grower says September rainfall helped improve crop and farmer mentality
A farmer in south-central Kansas says much-needed September rain helped improve his double crop beans. Rick Schlender tells Brownfield… “We may have better double crop beans than full season beans on some of the dryland,” says. “Irrigated wise, I don’t know, we weren’t affected by the heat as badly throughout the summer and of course…
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USDA declares another drought disaster across several states
The USDA FSA has declared a federal emergency in several counties in Ohio and Kentucky due to extreme drought conditions. Southern Ohio farmer Greg Corcoran says the drought triggered an early harvest. “We’re probably about 3 weeks ahead of schedule, so we hit it pretty hard, caught about as much as we could harvest,” he…
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Low Mississippi River levels on threepeat
Lower Mississippi River levels are still low in the new crop marketing season. “That’s a threepeat none of us are excited to observe.” Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says low water levels have happened on the river each year since 2022. And despite the recent precipitation from Hurricane Helene “we’re still in a…
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Freight rates in the Atlantic fall as exports slow
Freight rates in the Atlantic fall as exports slow AgriCensus
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How to Prevent, Fight Combine Fires During Harvest Time
How to Prevent, Fight Combine Fires During Harvest Time DTN The Progressive Farmer
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Delayed farm bill punted until after election with Congress stuck on how to pay for it
Delayed farm bill punted until after election with Congress stuck on how to pay for it KPVI News 6
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Hurricane Helene: First Ag Damage Reports Are Bleak
Hurricane Helene: First Ag Damage Reports Are Bleak Morning Ag Clips –
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We need a Farm Bill for the many – not the few. Here’s what we need
The Farm Bill is a sprawling piece of legislation that shapes agricultural commodities’ production and the future of farm and food policy. Now that Congress is at an impasse with it, the writers look at what farmers really need.
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Declining income expectations have farmers concerned about their financials
An ag economist says farmers are expressing more concern about their farm balance sheets for 2025. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commerical Ag tells Brownfield farmers surveyed in the latest Ag Economy Barometer are worried lower commodity prices are impacting operations. “Even with expectations for very strong yields in many locations, the strong yields…
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U.S. Expands Ag Market Access
U.S. Expands Ag Market Access Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Farmers’ waning fortunes revive interest in U.S. farm bill
Farmers’ waning fortunes revive interest in U.S. farm bill The Western Producer
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Planning for the Harvest Season While Building a Legacy with Ag Technology
Planning for the Harvest Season While Building a Legacy with Ag Technology CropLife
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Corn and Wheat Rally on War and Weather Concerns, But is the Soybean Rally About Over?
Corn and Wheat Rally on War and Weather Concerns, But is the Soybean Rally About Over? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Slotkin pushing for farm policy action in lame duck
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says passing a new farm bill is a top priority for the lame duck session. Michigan Democrat Elissa Slotkin tells Brownfield, “I think we can really get a lot of work done between November 6th and December 31st and that’s our job, that’s our mandate.” “The farm…
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See how the port strike will snarl shipments of bananas, beer, cars and more
See how the port strike will snarl shipments of bananas, beer, cars and more The Washington Post
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Firefighters assisted by citizens with farm equipment to put out brush fire
Forest Grove firefighters assisted by citizens with farm equipment to put out brush fire KOIN.com
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The Past, Present and Future of Soy in South America
The Past, Present and Future of Soy in South America Americas Quarterly
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Dryness limiting producer gains in Michigan
The President of the Michigan Farm Bureau says crops have been maturing at a hyper speed. Carl Bednarski tells Brownfield, “It’s dry and the commodities are dry.” “We’re seeing some beans coming into single digits for moisture, and the farmers are adding it up and it’s like, wow look how much money I’m losing just…
