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MSU report assesses specialty crop loss repercussions

A new report finds Michigan is losing specialty crops at much higher rates than other areas of the U.S. Michigan State University Extension’s Chris Bardenhagen tells Brownfield the loss of production is a national food security issue. “We can grow a lot of different... Read More.

DMC signups down some in Wisconsin

A Wisconsin Farm Service Agency official says there were a few less producers signing up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program in his state this year.  Deputy Executive Director Tyler Radke says, “We had a fair amount of sign-ups. Maybe not quite as much... Read More.

FSA official optimistic despite tariffs, cuts

A state Farm Service Agency official is optimistic the new tariffs and the federal job and program cuts won’t negatively impact the agency and the farmers they serve.  Tyler Radke is Wisconsin Farm Service Agency’s Deputy Executive Director.  He tells Brownfield the first Trump... Read More.

Cooler and drier April in the forecast

A state meteorologist says one more band of wet weather is expected over the weekend which will set back some planting activities. Michigan’s Jeff Andresen says, “It’s going to take a little bit of time for the water to soak in and for things to dry... Read More.

Rep. Hinson praises Trump’s trade strategy

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says President Trump’s tariff actions should help farmers get access to new markets. “What happened yesterday is free and fair trade,” Hinson said Thursday morning. “He is using these tariffs as a negotiating tool to bring other countries to the... Read More.

Spring covers gaining popularity

A specialist with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) says many farmers are seeing success with spring planted cover crops. Jacob Gard works closely with farmers in Illinois and Indiana on their conservation goals. “It’s definitely a smaller percentage of people that are doing spring covers,... Read More.

CNH Industrial pauses equipment shipments

A global ag equipment company says it has temporarily paused shipments due to uncertainty stemming from the ongoing tariff situation. In a statement to Brownfield, CNH Industrial said the company is stopping shipments from North America plants and European imports effective immediately. Officials say... Read More.

Bill Even, National Pork Board CEO, stepping down

Photo of Bill Even taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The National Pork Board has announced Bill Even is stepping down from his role as chief executive officer. In a press release, NPB said Even is returning to his family’s South Dakota farming operation, where he... Read More.

Another strong week for pork export sales

Export sales for pork hit a marketing year high.  The USDA says sales were up 66 percent from the previous week and 88 percent from the prior 4-week average.  Mexico again was the largest customer. Soybeans were up 21 percent from the previous week,... Read More.

IL corn growers focused on year-round E15

The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) says the organization is focused on completing its push for year-round E15. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says in these times of increased scrutiny on cost-savings, higher blends of ethanol are common... Read More.
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