Erin Anderson

The senior policy director at the Ohio Soybean Association says expanding market opportunities for the state’s soybean farmers is a top priority in 2025. Brandon Kern says the biofuels and renewable energy sector presents opportunities to help grow demand for soybeans. “The new 45Z tax credit guidance finally came out,” he says. “There are a […]

A crop nutrition lead at The Mosaic Company says the current state of the ag economy has many growers considering cutbacks on fertilizer applications.

The technical assistance specialist with the Indiana Ag Nutrient Alliance says there is no one size fits all when it comes to conservation.

Using the 4Rs of nutrient management. The technical assistance specialist with the Indiana Ag Nutrient Alliance says there is no one size fits all when it comes to conservation. Hans Schmitz tells Brownfield, “The right source, right rate, right time and right place for nutrient application. We understand that every farm is unique and for a […]

Photo by Brownfield's Erin Anderson. A dairy market analyst says there's potential for expansion in the industry. Mike North with Ever.ag says growing consumer interest in dairy as a protein could create more market opportunities for dairy producers. “Products that promote health, for example,” he says. “Consumers are demanding more protein and as we walk […]

The recent uptick of highly pathogenic avian influenza across the state of Indiana has producers on high alert to curb the spread of the virus. Denise Derrer Spears with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says more than a six mile barrier is put in place immediately following a positive test result. Commerical poultry operations and […]

The National Farmers Union wants to ensure Congress is committed to finishing a farm bill this year.

Governor Mike Braun has proposed a five-percent budget cut to each state department to reduce government spending.

A Hamilton county farmer says a soil health mentor program is working to increase adoption of conservation practices.

Ohio’s Governor has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to delay implementation of the Midwest E-15 rule until 2026. Tadd Nicholson is the executive director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Grower’s Association. “The governor is getting some pressure by the petroleum industry to delay this or pull out of that agreement,” he says. “It’s disappointing, […]