The superintendent of Missouri State Fair’s Sale of Champions says the event is a must-see. Chuck Miller says it’s a different kind of livestock sale compared to neighboring state fairs. “Some of the champions in Iowa and Illinois bring an awful lot of money to the seller, but in Missouri, our focus has been on…… Continue Reading
Next MAHA report isn’t expected to target the crop protection industry
The executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance says the second Make America Healthy Again report isn’t expected to target crop protection tools. Elizabeth Burns-Thompson says the MAHA Commission submitted the draft text to the Trump administration on August 12th, and it is currently in the review process. “We were pleased to see, coming out of…… Continue Reading
USDA announces funds for a high-capacity sterile fly facility to halt NWS spread
The USDA has announced another major investment in the fight against New World screwworm. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the department will invest up to $750 million to build a domestic sterile fly production facility in Edinburg, Texas, about 20 miles from the southern border. “With the capacity to produce 300 million sterile screwworm flies…… Continue Reading
Indiana Farm Bureau remains committed to the future of the ag industry
The president of Indiana Farm Bureau says the organization remains committed to investing in the future of the ag industry. Randy Kron says ag youth programming remains a top priority. “That’s our future leaders and we can help lift them up to give them some leadership skills,” he says. “They learn a lot through raising livestock. It teaches…… Continue Reading
Rep. Budzinski shares USDA concerns
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says she’s closely watching the ongoing changes at the USDA. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says she fears the planned reorganization of the agency into five regional hubs won’t serve farmers adequately. “If this hub move is going to further erode that support, cutting more staff, cutting more…… Continue Reading
Pork producers unified in urging for Prop 12 fix
Pork producers will travel to Washington D.C. next month with a clear message for lawmakers. “The need for a farm bill, whether we’re going to call it farm bill 2.0 (or) skinny farm bill.” And Lauren Servick with the Minnesota Pork Producers Association tells Brownfield more specifically, a solution to California’s Proposition 12. “It is…… Continue Reading
Protecting animals from heat stress protects producers’ assets
The chief animal welfare officer at Elanco Animal Health says the extreme heat that has been plaguing much of the country this summer is creating challenges for cattle producers. Dr. Michelle Calvo-Lorenzo says mitigating heat stress not only protects animal health, but also farmers’ and ranchers’ profitability. “The key is to recognize when they need…… Continue Reading
Grassley concerned for ag as MAHA Commission misses deadline
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield he’s hearing the next Make America Healthy Again Commission report could be negative toward agriculture. “I’m hearing from a lot of ag interests that there’s a lot of concern about it. Very much concern by farmers.” The New York Times is reporting the next MAHA report will stop short…… Continue Reading
Purdue University ASEC Alumni Luncheon
Brownfield’s Erin speaks at Purdue University ASEC Alumni Luncheon. The post Purdue University ASEC Alumni Luncheon appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
2025 Farm Science Review
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the 2025 Farm Science Review. The post 2025 Farm Science Review appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
