Farmers Continue to Expand Cover Crops
(NAFB) – Farmers continue to plant more cover crops. Reuters says those include everything from grasses like rye and oats to legumes and radishes. Some of them get converted to biofuels or fed to cattle, but most
Beverly Jean Holden, 91, of Breckenridge
Beverly Jean Holden, 91, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away peacefully at the St. Francis Home in Breckenridge on Sunday, January 2. The funeral service will be held at 11 am, Tuesday, January 11, at the United Methodist
Deere Introduces First Fully Autonomous Tractor
(NAFB) – Deere and Company helped mechanize agriculture with the first commercially successful steel plow in 1837. They recently went in a different direction by unveiling another transformative machine: a fully autonomous tractor. Wired says the new
Soy Checkoff Sets New Strategic Plan to Bring Value to Farmers
(NAFB) – Farmer-leaders of the United Soybean Board announced a new strategic plan prioritizing sustainable soy solutions for global and domestic customers. The plan will also ensure value and profitability for U.S. soybean farmers. USB Chair Ralph
Reduced Stigma Regarding Farmer Mental Health
(NAFB) – Farmers and people in rural areas are more comfortable discussing stress and mental health challenges. The stigma around seeking help or treatment for mental health issues is decreasing, but a new Farm Bureau research poll
Thursday, January 6th Weather
WIND CHILL WARNING UNTIL NOON FRIDAY TODAY: BECOMING SUNNY AND COLD. HIGH: NEAR 10 BELOW. WIND CHILLS IN THE 35 TO 45 BELOW RANGE ALL DAY. WIND: NORTHWEST T TO 12 MPH