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British, U.S. farmers compare notes on wheat production using conservation practices

Tuesday, March 18

British farmer Mark Stubb credits several crop-specific Yield Enhancement Network programs for nearly doubling his wheat yields, and he was at the Michigan Wheat Program annual meeting to compare notes. The post British, U.S. farmers compare notes on wheat production using conservation practices appeared... Read More.

New grant for Missouri growers encourages conservation practices

Friday, January 24

Missouri farmers will soon have the chance to participate in the Precision Conservation Management program. Kurt Boeckmann, director of environmental programs with Missouri Corn, says it will help bolster regenerative ag practices in the state. “It helps them understand and get to their bottom... Read More.

More conservation practices will be rewarded by 45Z credit

Tuesday, January 21

An ag researcher says farmers can benefit the most if all conservation practices incentivized through the 45Z tax credit are in place. Michigan State University’s Bruno Basso tells Brownfield, “Ideally, a farmer will choose areas where corn is highly productive and it can be... Read More.

Benefits of using sustainable ag practices

Thursday, December 5

A southwest Indiana farmer says more farmers should consider implementing sustainable ag practices. Don Villwock is the co-chair of Indiana Smart Agriculture. “For two years, we had conversations of how we need to improve practices to deal with our changing climate,” he says. He tells... Read More.

A commitment to climate-smart practices

Wednesday, November 27

Pictured: Indiana farmer Don Villwock at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A southwest Indiana farmer says he’s made a commitment to climate-smart ag practices. Don Villwock, who also represents 25×25 Solutions from the Land, says his latest focus... Read More.

Phone app teaches best practices for moving cattle

Monday, November 25

Teaching people how to safely move cattle is a little easier thanks to a free training tool. Jennifer Van Os is an assistant professor and animal care extension specialist with the University of Wisconsin. She tells Brownfield a free game application for smart phones... Read More.

Young farmers embracing management practices to weather down economy

Monday, November 4

An agricultural economist says young farmers are embracing new ideas to weather the down economy. Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus at Virginia Tech University, says many of today’s young farmers are adapting their business and financial practices. “I’m also finding a very entrepreneurial mindset.” ... Read More.

Sustainable ag practices and food security

Thursday, October 31

Farmer leaders with the United Soybean Board have been meeting with global partners on food security challenges. North-central Iowa farmer April Hemmes tells Brownfield some developing countries have been seeking suggestions on ag production practices. “We take so much for granted on how we... Read More.