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Bressner Range Research Unit to Feature Past, Future Work

Thursday, August 17 by News Room

Field Day Highlights Practical Research for Cattle Producers Story and photo by K-State Research and Extension news service YATES CENTER, Kan. – Kansas State University will highlight 32 years of research – as well as look to future studies – when it hosts a field... Read More.

Research shows imitation dairy lacks nutrition compared to real dairy

Tuesday, August 1 by Brownfield Ag News

A recent study shows plant-based alternatives for milk are far less nutritious than real dairy milk. Scientists at the University of Minnesota Nutrition Coordinating Center say the nutritional content of plant-based milk alternatives is not well documented, leaving gaps in the understanding about how... Read More.

University of Minnesota Soybean Research Center Field Day and Symposium

Tuesday, July 25 by Brownfield Ag News

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp will cover the University of Minnesota Soybean Research Center Field Day and Symposium in Falcon Heights on August 31st, 2023. ... University of Minnesota Soybean Research Center Field Day and Symposium

Checkoff research shows value in soybean meal

Monday, July 24 by Brownfield Ag News

Soybean growers are funding additional animal nutrition research through their checkoff program. Don Wyss from Indiana is on the United Soybean Board and serves as the animal nutrition working group’s leader. He tells Brownfield the board has been working with nutritionists focused on using... Read More.

USDA investing $33 million to improve education and research at Land-grant Universities

Monday, July 24 by Brownfield Ag News

The USDA is investing $33 million toward 82 research, extension and education projects at the nation’s historically black 1890 Land-grant Universities. The projects are part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Capacity Building Grant Program that strive to improve curriculum, recruitment and... Read More.

Compeer partners with cancer research institute to establish Farm to Wellness fund

Tuesday, July 11 by Brownfield Ag News

A farm credit cooperative is partnering with a leading cancer research center to establish a farm to wellness research fund. CEO Jase Wagner tells Brownfield Compeer Financial is pledging $1 million to the Hormel Institute in Austin, Minnesota to support groundbreaking studies on the... Read More.

MU research evaluating alternative pasture weed management

Thursday, July 6 by Brownfield Ag News

Alternative weed management practices are being tested at the University of Missouri as herbicide resistant weeds become a bigger challenge in the Midwest. The Weed Zapper is being evaluated for its effectiveness in pasture weed management. The equipment attaches to the... Read More.

Congressional members discuss NASA ag research

Monday, June 26 by Brownfield Ag News

Members of Iowa’s congressional delegation say NASA’s efforts to enhance ag research can help improve food security and reduce price volatility. Astronaut Raja Chari says NASA has been working with ag stakeholders to develop tools and data that can help increase production. “We have an... Read More.

Syngenta opens new Illinois research facility

Friday, June 23 by Brownfield Ag News

Syngenta continues its investments in innovation with a new Research & Development center in Northern Illinois. Trevor Hohls, Syngenta head of seeds development, says the new facility is an opportunity to develop new products and innovate through farmer collaboration. “For us it’s all about... Read More.

Averill to oversee MSU animal research and centers

Thursday, June 22 by Brownfield Ag News

Michigan State University AgBioResearch has announced Dr. James Averill as its new assistant director. “I am looking forward to re-engaging with Michigan agriculture and moving the needle forward in advancing our scientific understanding of agriculture and trying to find short-term and long-term goals for... Read More.

Research underway shows calcium supplements might not give desired results

Tuesday, June 20 by Brownfield Ag News

Dr. Jessica McArt Dr. Jessica McArt from Cornell University tells Brownfield her research is showing the different kinds of calcium supplements and delivery methods still might not be as helpful as a good nutrition program 6-20-23 Managing for Profit – Dr. Jessica McArt ...

Senators introduce seed, animal research bill

Thursday, June 15 by Brownfield Ag News

Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would support seed and animal breeding research tailored to different regions of the U.S. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin says the Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act would promote the development of ready-to-use, regionally adapted,... Read More.

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