A farmer from eastern Iowa says he’s concerned about the impact tariffs could have on future generations of farmers and ranchers. Matthew Willimack is a sixth-generation farmer from DeWitt and tells Brownfield the tariff disputes have created uncertainty for the industry, especially for young and beginning farmers. “Can we withstand this? Yes. How long? That’s…… Continue Reading
Governor Kehoe approves funds for MO State Fair projects
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has approved a $55 million investment for two new stalling barns at the Missouri State Fair. Kehoe tells Brownfield “Governor Parson and legislators started that before I came. We want to finish that work now and make this a world-class fairground. Agriculture is who we are in Missouri and we need…… Continue Reading
Focus on stewardship, not moral posturing
Commentary. Farming practices in America have been under public scrutiny for well over a century, but the intensity and focus of that scrutiny have evolved significantly over time. While I wouldn’t claim that 100% of farmers and ranchers consistently practice perfect stewardship, I challenge anyone to point to a profession where every individual or business…… Continue Reading
Ag groups ask MAHA Commission for more transparency
More than 250 ag organizations are asking the Make America Healthy Again Commission to be more transparent as they develop policy recommendations for child nutrition. The commission didn’t take input on the initial report released last month and National Farmers Union President Rob Larew tells Brownfield “there are processes in place by which other reports…… Continue Reading
IFB applauds changes to nuisance wildlife permits
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the state’s farmers should soon see relief from nuisance wildlife. Brian Duncan, who also farms in Ogle County, says legislation passed during the spring session brings needed changes to deer hunting regulations. “That was a result of a couple of years of negotiations and discussions that will…… Continue Reading
New features coming to 2025 Farm Technology Days
Wisconsin’s 2025 Farm Technology Days will have another way to arrive easily and a new after-hours feature. Retired farmer and pilot Jim Curns is on the planning committee. He tells Brownfield there will be a shuttle service between the show grounds and the nearby Clintonville Airport. “I said has anybody considered any sort of a…… Continue Reading
Some farmers say 2025 has been one of the toughest years of their career
Some farmers say 2025 has been one of the toughest years of their careers. West central Indiana farmer Kevin Cox says consistent rainfall and a late start to planting has impacted his crops. “Do you go in and try to get a perfect stand now the last couple of days of June or the first…… Continue Reading
Tropical development could determine July and August weather
Brownfield ag meterologist Greg Soulje is watching how tropical weather develops to predict growing conditions for the Midwest later this summer. “We talk about the Tropics because when they come up out of the Eastern Gulf up along the Appalachians or the outer banks of the western sections of the Atlantic, the weather kind of…… Continue Reading
SCOTUS determines DC Circuit only venue for SRE legal challenges
The Supreme Court has determined there is only one venue appropriate for legal challenges to small refinery exemption decisions. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says the Court agreed with RFA and Growth Energy that the D.C. Circuit should handle all litigation pertaining to SRE petitions. “This is great news for the ethanol industry, is…… Continue Reading
Global phosphate supplies tight
The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X says global phosphate supplies are tight. Josh Linville says China, the world’s top producer, is reducing phosphate exports by around 5 million tons this year thus creating supply challenges. “The result is we are starting this week with the highest phosphate to corn ratio that we have…… Continue Reading
