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Farmers needed for MSU field crops climate study

A new climate resilience study at Michigan State University aims to study what practices help field crops during weather extremes. Extension Field Crops Educator Monica Jean tells Brownfield she’s recruiting farmers for different levels of commitment over the next three years. “We’re hoping that...

Report highlights economic contribution of U.S. pork industry

A new report highlights the value the U.S. pork industry brings to the economy. National Pork Producers Council economist Holly Cook says the study factors in related jobs and income. “And we do this by looking at not just what’s happening at the farm...

Protecting crop health and improving yields

Commodity prices have continued to face pressure, making it even more important for farmers to get the most yield out of every acre of corn and soybeans. Growing conditions in many parts of the Corn Belt put the corn crop at greater risk for...

USDA updates Enhanced Coverage Option insurance program

The USDA’s Risk Management Agency is updating the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) for crop insurance in 2025. That includes an increase in premium support to 65%, which USDA says makes the coverage more affordable for the crops covered. Rich Morrison with NAU Country Insurance...

ASA: herbicide strategy coming soon

The U.S. EPA is expected to release its final version of a herbicide strategy in the next few weeks that will make rules more compliant with the Endangered Species Act.  Kyle Kunkler with the American Soybean Association tells Brownfield the new draft insecticide strategy...

Seasonal heat and rainfall for much of the Heartland; cooler air on-the-move?

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the Northwest having the greatest likelihood of experiencing hot weather.  Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions in the Pacific Northwest and from...

FSA reminding farmers of disaster assistance

The executive director of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Illinois says it’s been a busy year already in terms of disaster assistance. Scott Halpin says FSA is there to help farmers recover. “What we’re starting to see in Illinois and across the nation...

Finding a Home for Soybean Meal 

Demand is on the rise for soybean oil, but more production also means more soybean meal.  In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee President Mark Senk discusses what that means for farmers and the role of exports. The post

EPA unlikely to approve over-the-top dicamba for 2025 season

The CEO of the Ag Retailers Association says he’s not expecting over-the-top dicamba herbicides to be available in the 2025 growing season.  Daren Coppock tells Brownfield earlier this year a pesticide official at the EPA told the association’s board the registration process is 17...

Soybean Month in Iowa

In August, Soybean Month in Iowa brings attention to the versatile crop responsible for feeding and fueling the world. On this episode, an ISA director discusses the different ways soy impacts consumers around the world. The post
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