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Building a Future-Proof Agribusiness Model
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — The agricultural sector is facing one of its most challenging periods in history. As global food demand continues to rise, agribusinesses are under immense pressure to produce more while navigating resource scarcity, market volatility, and the impact of climate change. Traditional farming methods, while effective in the past, no longer provide…
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How Flooding Soybeans in Early Reproductive Stages Impacts Yield, Seed Composition
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — With an increasing frequency and intensity of flooding events and an eye to capitalize on a common rice production technique, soybean breeders are on a quest to develop varieties with flood tolerance at any stage in the plant’s development. Farmers who use zero-grade fields for rice as their main production system are…
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Anxious to get to work with the new administration
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association vice president of government affairs says the cattle industry is anxious to get to work with the new administration. Ethan Lane tells Brownfield that once Brooke Rollins is confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture, he’s optimistic she’ll focus on alleviating some of the regulatory burdens facing producers. “That’s a big lift we’re…
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Cattle producers remain committed to sustainability
Consumers have asked for more sustainability from the food supply chain. Ashley McDonald, the executive director of the National Grazing Lands Coalition, says the cattle industry has delivered — and has a great story to tell. “Being able to just show that pride, it’s not something that we need to shy away from,” she says.…
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Texas A&M’s new librarian never sleeps, helps farmers access studies
Texas A&M’s new librarian never sleeps Farm Progress
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Are you new to hiring farm labor?
When the farming operation grows, it often means hiring additional employees. That is a task many farmers are uncomfortable with in the early growth stages because they’ve never had to work with people outside of their own families. Erin Meis and Kristen Ireland from People Spark consulting have some advice for farmers who are just…
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USDA Provides Clarification On Deferred Resignations, Offers Binding Assurances
USDA Provides Clarification On Deferred Resignations, Offers Binding Assurances. substack.com
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Property Tax Reform, Biofuels Tax Credit Hot Topics for Bacon Bar and Brunch
INDIANAPOLIS — The smokey smell of many pounds of bacon will again fill the halls of the Indiana Statehouse from 8-10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, to bring together Hoosier farmers, ag industry stakeholders and state lawmakers to talk about farm policy. The Indiana Soybean Alliance’s Membership & Policy Committee (M&P) and the Indiana Corn…
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Animal Groups Warn Brooke Rollins: USDA Driving Inflation, Animal Suffering, and Risking Health with Bird Flu
Animal Groups Warn Brooke Rollins: USDA Driving Inflation, Animal Suffering, and Risking Health with Bird Flu EIN News
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Planting already? Wisconsin farmer puts a few soybeans in the ground
A Wisconsin farmer known for his many soybean experiments has another test underway. Ryan Nell farms near Juneau, and he wrapped up January by planting some soybeans. “This is something we’ve never done. We have frost underneath all of this right now. I’ve never planted on top of frost. When you go down and dig…
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The relational costs of tariffs in agriculture
The relational costs of tariffs in agriculture – Ohio Ag Net Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net
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Food Inflation, Threatened Tariffs: What Is The Effect On Super Bowl Snack Tables?
Food Inflation, Threatened Tariffs: What Is The Effect On Super Bowl Snack Tables? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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World’s largest indoor farm machinery show returns to Ky. Expo Center in Louisville this month
World’s largest indoor farm machinery show returns to Ky. Expo Center in Louisville this month WDRB
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Unpacking and Correcting Soil Compaction
WESTFIELD, Ind. — From mild winters to heavier equipment, farmers face several uncontrollable factors, adding layers to the soil compaction problem. “Our winters have been milder, and snowfall has been lighter in recent years, so we’re not getting as much breakup of soil compaction as we used to,” says LG Seeds Agronomist Kyle Malcolm, who…
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Cattle and Bison Imports Resume Under New Protocol
Cattle and Bison Imports Resume Under New Protocol Farms.com
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Three more bird flu cases in Iowa flocks confirmed; recent surge marks 11th case this year
Three more bird flu cases in Iowa flocks confirmed; recent surge marks 11th case this year MSN
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Border ag state braces for trade impacts
An agribusiness leader says he is concerned about the immediate impact tariffs imposed by President Trump will have on border states. Michigan Agri-Business Association President Chuck Lippstreu tells Brownfield, “Michigan is a North American hub for trade and transit and a big part of that is our proximity as a border state to Canada when you think…
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More Weed Control Tools
Drake Robards, U.S. portfolio marketing leader for soybean herbicides, says Corteva Agriscience is bringing three new soybean herbicides to the market in 2025. He tells Brownfield Enversa is a post-emerge, Kyber Pro is a premium pre-emerge, and Sonic Boom is a premix preemergence herbicide. The post More Weed Control Tools appeared first on Brownfield Ag…
