…search committee and appointed USW Past Chairman Brian O’Toole, a wheat farmer from Crystal, ND, as its chair. “During our initial meetings, the committee decided to focus the search for…
Farm Bureau Scores Big
…West News Director Sabrina Hill is also a presenter at the upcoming AFBF convention. She and fellow broadcaster Brian Winnekins were invited back to present a follow-up to their 2016…
Succession Plans can Assure Farms Stay in the Family
…ago, to protect the future of the farming business and secure assets for their sons Brian and Chris—and now, for their four grandchildren. “This is the biggest challenge that people…
North Carolina Flooding Kills Thousands of Livestock
…died, in the thousands.” Matthew Starr of the Waterkeeper Alliance said photos show floodwaters up to the roofs of barns and, in his words, “the flooding is quite terrible.” Brian…
RFA Fishing Sponsorship Will Promote Ethanol
…power boost, while being the lowest-cost, cleanest-burning, biodegradable fuel on the planet.” Bass Pro Shops Crappiemasters Owner and President Brian Sowers said, “This is a huge opportunity to partner with…
New Rules Governing Use of Fumigant Pesticide 1,3-D
…air concentrations higher “These changes reflect my commitment to a more effective approach to protecting the public from harm from pesticide use, particularly fumigants,” said Brian Leahy Director of DPR….
Aged Cows Top the International Guernsey Show
…pair by judges Brian Behnke, Albany, Wis. and Jason Danhof, Waukon, Iowa. The pair evaluated 208 entries before selecting their champions. Each cow garnered additional awards as well. Lauren received…
State Proposes Regulation on Pesticide Use
…that are located in agricultural areas, but it also ensures meaningful communication between farmers and the schools and child day-care facilities that are their neighbors,” said Brian Leahy, DPR director….
DPR Takes Action Against Grower
…S. Comanche Drive and El Camino Real in Arvin. “This action sends a signal to growers that breaking our rules will not be tolerated,” said DPR Director Brian Leahy. “The…
Heritage Foundation Looking to the 2018 Farm Bill
…of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Heritage Foundation Addressing Risk in Agriculture By Daren Bakst, Josh Sewell and Brian Wright Introduction Agricultural producers, similar to other businesses, face significant risk….
Pesticide Initiative Launches Safety Pilot Project
…for farmworkers. Lauritzen briefed officials at the state Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) on the pilot warning sign program and the information card campaign. DPR Director Brian Leahy praised the…
Edible Flowers
…Ours. Edible Flowers From: Modern Farmer Not Just Pretty to Look At: Try These 10 Edible Flowers By Brian Barth, contributing author Modern Farmer Dandelion Preserves Eating flowers seems almost…
Shade Plants
…Ours. Shade Plants From: Modern Farmer So Shady: 10 Crops That Can Be Grown Without a Lot of Sun By Brian Barth, Modern Farmer writer Okay, raise your hand: How…
Drought Resistant Plants
…From: Modern Farmer 10 Drought-Tolerant Plants to Have a Bountiful Garden—with Less Water By Brian Barth, author at Modern Farmer What did people of the desert eat before irrigation wells…