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Empowering Communities Through Local Agriculture
BOISE, ID — One should start at the roots when trying to elevate a community economically, and there’s nothing more fundamental than local food systems. The local food system consists of community food production as well as distribution, including everything from apiaries to farmers’ markets. Investing in these small agricultural economies has many social, environmental,…
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Indiana farmer stresses importance of soy checkoff work
A west central Indiana farmer says the soybean checkoff program is consistently investing in new ways to improve production. Kevin Cox says the checkoff makes a difference in producer profitability. “The investment that we make for every check off dollar that is held back from producer settlement sheets, we’re seeing a $13 return,” he says.…
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BW Fusion helping growers make educated decisions on fertilizers
BW Fusion’s Buck Breazeale tells Brownfield the company focuses on microbiology, micronutrients, and soil sampling, utilizing a unique zone sampling method and yield layer calculations to optimize fertilizer use and efficiency. He spoke to Brownfield at the 2024 Nebraska Ag Expo. The post BW Fusion helping growers make educated decisions on fertilizers appeared first on…
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Two Thirds of Large Crop Farms Use Precision Agriculture Technology, Says Report
Two Thirds of Large Crop Farms Use Precision Agriculture Technology, Says Report Successful Farming
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Protecting Livestock and Barns: Essential Fire Prevention Strategies
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Winter is coming fast, and for farmers across Minnesota, fire safety takes center stage. Protecting barns, livestock, and equipment isn’t just a seasonal concern—it’s essential to avoid devastating losses. Fires in agricultural settings are no small matter. Fires can destroy property, endanger animals, and threaten farmers’ livelihoods. Hay storage areas, barn electrical…
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USDA Invests $79 Million to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure
USDA Invests $79 Million to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure KSCB News.net
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Watch FFA Students Take on Make48-Corteva Agriscience Challenge
INDIANAPOLIS — Get ready to watch the future of agriculture as Make48 puts the focus of Indiana’s FFA students on display. On Dec. 18, two new episodes will be available on This Old House Makers Channel (Roku), revealing the results of the fourth Make48 competition of the season. “National FFA is excited to be partnering…
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USDA updates hemp insurance program to give farmers more options for crop rotation
USDA updates hemp insurance program to give farmers more options for crop rotation HempToday
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Be careful not to overpay for land rent
Be careful not to overpay for land rent Farm Progress
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NEFB President says expanding trade opportunities is a must for U.S. agriculture
NEFB President says expanding trade opportunities is a must for U.S. agriculture brownfieldagnews.com
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AFBF: New Dairy Testing Requirement Could Allow for Eradication of Avian Influenza in Cattle
The new APHIS federal rules on testing raw milk are part of a larger strategy to help mitigate the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle, also protecting U.S. trade relations. Bernt Nelson, an economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the goal is to get rid of H5N1 once and for…
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Marketing Assistance Available for Specialty Crop Producers
The Farm Service Agency’s $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program is now accepting applications from December 10, 2024, through January 8, 2025. The goal of the program is to help specialty crop producers expand markets and manage higher costs. “Specialty crop growers have typically faced higher marketing and handling costs relative to non-specialty…
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Nebraska Farm Bureau President Highlights Importance of Safeguarding Agriculture; Reducing Property Tax Burden; Developing Trade Partnerships
KEARNEY, Neb. – In his annual address at the Nebraska Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Convention, Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue emphasized the crucial importance of farmers and ranchers uniting to safeguard agriculture and the way of life for their families. “Nebraska ranks among the leading agricultural states in the country. Our focus is…
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Supporting farmers and ranchers
Supporting farmers and ranchers Redfield Press
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Farmers less optimistic as commodity prices remain low
A crop insurance agent says risk management remains crucial for the 2025 growing season. Randy Svehla, with Farm Credit Services of America, says low commodity prices remain a concern. “Bottom line, inputs are high and commodity prices are low, and so what can we do to take advantage of adding more revenue on the risk…
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AFBF President Duvall discusses Illinois Farm Bureau’s expulsion
Pictured: American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall speaks with reporters at the 2024 Iowa Farm Bureau annual meeting in Des Moines on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says he hopes the dispute with the Illinois Farm Bureau doesn’t become a trend with other states.…
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USDA: Family Farms Still Dominate A Majority of U.S. Farms
USDA: Family Farms Still Dominate A Majority of U.S. Farms Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
