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Rain encourages growth

Monday, August 7 by Brownfield Ag News

Widespread rains have helped crops starting grain fill in Michigan. As of last Sunday, the USDA says 82 percent of soybeans are blooming and 54 percent are setting pods with 32 percent of the crop in good to excellent condition. Corn is rated at... Read More.

Dairy group encourages more to comment on imitation milk labeling

Thursday, July 13 by Brownfield Ag News

A dairy group is urging more people to comment on the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed dairy labeling guidelines. Laurie Fischer with the American Dairy Coalition says FDA’s Draft Guidance on Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives is unacceptable. She says the guidelines call for... Read More.

Heartland Summit encourages global engagement, U.S. funding

Monday, July 3 by Brownfield Ag News

More than 500 farmers and agriculture leaders are stressing the importance of federal investment in international trade promotion. The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition Heartland Summit took place in Iowa and Michigan Thursday focusing on the benefits of strategic investments in agriculture and global development. President... Read More.

Agronomist encourages growers to scout for increased insect pressure

Friday, June 30 by Brownfield Ag News

An agronomist with Beck’s says growers could see additional insect pressure because of mild winter weather conditions. Travis Coleman covers southern Indiana. “We’ve seen some flights of army worm and black cutworm that are already a bit above normal,” he says. He says scouting for... Read More.

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Rain encourages growth

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Agronomist encourages growers to scout for increased insect pressure

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