A recent survey of Ohio farmers shows a wide adoption of agricultural best management practices and technology in the Sandusky watershed. Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldri...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/h2ohio-works-to-increase-nutrient-management-planning/
Michigan lawmakers will decide if the state should restructure the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) during its full appropriations process this summer. State Sena...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/maeap-restructuring-still-a-possibility/
Iowa’s 2024 legislative session has ended and state ag secretary Mike Naig says a number of agricultural priorities were supported. “A continued investment in sustained efforts around wa...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/naig-recaps-2024-iowa-legislative-session/
The American Farmland Trust says increasing support of agricultural conservation easements in the next farm bill would provide long-term climate benefits. Senior Policy Advisor Cris Coffin t...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-land-protection-key-to-climate-strategy/
An Ag Committee member in the U.S. Senate is concerned the House version of the farm bill won’t be bipartisan. Minnesota Democrat Tina Smith tells Brownfield. “We are aware that the Ho...
A Wisconsin farmer is speaking out in favor of keeping conservation program funding in the next farm bill. Jack Herricks milks about 600 cows and grows corn and an alfalfa-oats mixture in th...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmer-urges-congress-to-preserve-conservation-funding/
A new project in the Western Lake Erie Basin will monitor sediment and nutrient movement in targeted watersheds. Alliance for the Great Lakes Agriculture & Restoration Policy Director Tom Zi...
Carbon sequestration has picked up some momentum as more producers have implemented climate-smart practices. Eastern Nebraska farmer Quentin Connealy farms along the Missouri River, about an...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmer-begins-shift-to-climate-smart-practices/
Farmer Jack Herricks raises corn and alfalfa in the rolling hills of southwestern Wisconsin, and he’s one of the farmers asking Congress not to make deep cuts to conservation funding in the ...
The USDA is making $1.5 billion available to help farmers advance conservation and climate-smart agriculture. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the funds come from the farm bill and Inflation Re...
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says funding continues to be a major holdup in farm bill negotiations. “We’re still waiting for the House and Senate to put on the table what they are looking at...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/vilsack-points-to-ccc-as-potential-farm-bill-solution/
A voluntary group of farmers in northwest Ohio is studying how crops utilize legacy phosphorus. Conservation Action Project coordinator Alan Sundermeier tells Brownfield growers are experime...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/conservation-action-project-trialing-zero-p/
Agricultural directors in the Western Lake Erie Basin want to strengthen water quality collaborations. Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldrige tells Brownfield he recently met...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wleb-ag-directors-look-to-maximize-conservation-efforts/
The average US soybean yield has doubled over the last 60 years thanks in part to farmer-led efforts to advance soy research. On this week’s episode of Seeds of Success, a leader with the Iow...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/planting-rate-research-and-results/
Midwestern farmers using soil health practices can take part in research projects focused on nitrogen use and cover crops this growing season. PRACTICAL FARMERS OF IOWA senior research manag...
A leader with USDA says there has been some bipartisan support for crop insurance in farm bill discussions. Robert Bonnie, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, says the crop...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/crop-insurance-and-crp-in-the-farm-bill/
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation members shared a wide range of policy issues impacting agriculture in recent meetings with members of Congress. Advocacy chairman Matt Aultman tells Brownfield fa...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-farm-bureau-brings-policy-concerns-to-d-c/
USDA says it continues to see a rise in interest from the ag industry for conservation programs. Robert Bonnie, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, says there have been mor...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/climate-smart-ag-interest-growing-usda-says/
The USDA has announced a $138 million investment in climate-smart conservation easements. Carrie Lindig, NRCS Easement Program Division Director, says the funds will help jumpstart conservat...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-to-invest-138m-in-climate-smart-easements/
Two Ohio growers have been honored as Master Farmers for their commitment to conservation. Jim Jepsen raises beef cattle, corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay south of Columbus. He says his more t...
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-master-farmers-diligent-conservationists/