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Indiana native crowned 2025 Miss American Angus

A southeastern Indiana teen was crowned the 2025 Miss American Angus during the recent American Angus Association Awards Dinner and Reception in Fort Worth, Texas. Rosalind Kidwell is from Gentryville, Indiana. “I’m a fifth generation angus breeder,” she says. “I’ve been involved in showing... Read More.

Importance of a balanced gut microbiome

A senior scientific and business advisor at Novonesis says maintaining a balanced gut microbiome is essential to an animal’s well-being. Dr. Steve Learner says it all starts with a probiotic. “The reason you provide probiotics to the animals in your care, not only do... Read More.

New research investigates additional cover crop benefits

A new multi-state and multi-year research project is digging deeper into the benefits of cover crops. Marta Moura Kohmann with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield rye cover crops were seeded this fall, and they will plant corn and alfalfa into those fields this... Read More.

Potential tariffs weighing on farmers

The potential for the next Trump administration to impose tariffs on America’s top trade partners is weighing on the ag industry.                   Mary Kay Thatcher, head lobbyist for Syngenta, says new threats of tariffs from President-elect Trump are cause for concern. “Well, the president-elect came... Read More.

Thankful farmer

Commentary. Even amidst the ever-present challenges that are part of farming, we have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season.  There are so many small and wondrous moments for which I am grateful: the smell of freshly turned soil, the peace of... Read More.

Study finds U.S. agriculture has potential to be greenhouse gas negative

A Kansas State University agronomy professor says a new study finds U.S. agriculture has the potential to become greenhouse gas negative. Chuck Rice co-authored the report, commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA), which says transitioning to a greenhouse gas negative agricultural system... Read More.

Federal officials expected to require H5N1 milk testing

A veterinarian and animal disease researcher says he’s expecting federal officials to require milk testing for the avian influenza virus. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the University of Wisconsin’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield a nationwide bulk tank or milk silo testing requirement is likely... Read More.

Corn growers exploring new uses

Corn growers are supporting new uses of their commodity.                Jeff Scates, chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, says expanding the use of corn can bring added profitability to farmers. “One of the things that we’ve recently done was partnered with some other corn... Read More.

Minnesota Farm Bureau names Dorenkamp Ag Communicator of the Year

Brownfield Ag News anchor/reporter Mark Dorenkamp was named the 2024 Minnesota Farm Bureau Ag Communicator of the Year during the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting on Nov. 22 in Minnetonka. Dorenkamp is an award-winning farm broadcaster with over two decades of experience in agricultural journalism.... Read More.