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Sen. Ernst comments on USDA reorganization plans

A U.S. Senator from Iowa says she supports the USDA’s plans to reorganize the agency. Republican Joni Ernst says Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ proposal will bring USDA closer to farmers and ranchers. “To see the USDA actually move a number of its workers out ...
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4-H taking students “Beyond Ready”

The vice president of the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team says the organization is pushing students to be “Beyond Ready” for the future. Alex Paul says the new national initiative showcases the organization’s impact on a member’s development. “Whether it’s college or a career, ...
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Governor’s Sale of Champions supports ag’s next generation

Governor JB Pritzker says the annual Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair is a chance to spotlight the top youth livestock exhibitors in the state. “On behalf of the entire state of Illinois, congratulations.”  He says, “Congratulations on all your successes and ...
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Farmer leaders concerned about dismal financial outlook

Leaders of state farm organizations are concerned about a dismal financial outlook for many producers. Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish says the U.S. is expected to harvest a record corn crop this fall. “Overall, the crop looks very good and you’ve got low ...
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Fall-seeded soybeans showing promise

Multi-year research trials examining the feasibility of fall-planted soybeans are showing promise.                   Drew Beckman, a Beck’s Hybrids field agronomist, says the seed is coated with a special polymer that allows it to survive in the ground over the winter. “While it may sound kinda ...
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Farmers finding ROI in PFR

The president of Beck’s Hybrids says their company is aimed at helping farmers spend more wisely.             Scott Beck says the company’s PFR Proven research program brings field-tested returns on a farmer’s investment. “We’re farmers at heart, so we’re always curious.”  He says, “And so, ...
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Ernst says farm bill is needed this year

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says the timeline for Congress to move forward on a so-called “skinny” farm bill is up in the air. “That’s yet to be determined but I know Senator Boozman really wants to get this over the finish line. We do ...
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Urban 4-H membership continues to increase in Iowa

The executive director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation says there’s been an uptick in 4-H membership in the state’s urban areas. Emily Saveraid says 4-H is for everyone. “Whatever your interest is, you can find it in 4-H. As urban centers grow, we know ...
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Cautious optimism for Iowa’s corn, soybean crops

Iowa’s Ag Secretary says he’s cautiously optimistic about crop conditions across the state. Mike Naig tells Brownfield, “Generally, folks are saying the crop is phenomenal and looks great. But agronomists are telling me there’s some effect of having too much water.” He says disease ...
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Zeldin covers several topics during Iowa visit

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin visited the Iowa State Fair Tuesday. Iowa Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson tells Brownfield they discussed several topics. “The need for year-round E15, and we did talk about (the) Endangered Species Act. He did have a couple announcements today, with ...
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Economy and uncertainty slowing climate-smart practice adoption

Many farmers are anxiously awaiting further details on the 45Z tax credits. Keith Byerly, sustainability lead with Mosaic, says that although much is still unknown about the details of the credits, they could bring added income to the farmgate. “We know it’s locked in ...
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Fertilizer efficiency improves bottom line

Increasingly high fertilizer prices have farmers seeking ways to maximize the value of their input purchases.                       Kip Jacobs, regional agronomist for the eastern U.S. with Mosaic, says some biological additives can make that costly fertilizer more available for plant uptake. “Especially now when margins ...
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