A southwest Iowa farmer says crop conditions have been strong at the start of the growing season. Ray Gaesser raises soybeans and corn near Corning and says he finished planting earlier this month. “Most of the fields are clean around here. Some of the corn is approaching five-leaf already, at least four-leaf anyway. That’s way…… Continue Reading
House Ag Committee ranking member says reconciliation creates challenges for a farm bill
The ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee says reconciliation, by nature, is a partisan process, and it makes getting a 5-year farm bill completed more difficult. Angie Craig represents Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District. “Look, I’ve told GT I’m going to stay at the table no matter what happens,” she says. “But I’ve also warned…… Continue Reading
FARMER Act, back in the Senate, could strengthen safety net
Legislation has been reintroduced in the US Senate could strengthen crop insurance for farmers and provide more flexibility to risk management programs. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas says the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience (FARMER) Act is a major step towards ensuring the ag safety next remains intact. “Comp insurance is what allows the…… Continue Reading
NCBA says a domestic sterile fly production facility is needed
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says a domestic male sterile fly production facility is needed to combat New World screwworm. Colin Woodall says the current facility, located in Panama, can’t meet the industry’s needs. “We’re going to have to have at least double that production, if not more,” he says. He says…… Continue Reading
Illinois ag looking to build Mexico partnership
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says maintaining a strong relationship with Mexico is vital for the state’s top industry. Jerry Costello says agriculture relies on strong trading partnerships. “We exported a little over $1.5 billion in corn to Mexico last year, so they are a major major trading partner.” He says, “We…… Continue Reading
Ag Utilization Research Institute/Minnesota Forever Green “Flax Field Day”
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Ag Utilization Research Institute/Minnesota Forever Green “Flax Field Day” The post Ag Utilization Research Institute/Minnesota Forever Green “Flax Field Day” appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Iowa Senate passes carbon pipeline, eminent domain legislation
The Iowa Senate has passed a bill that would make it harder for companies to use eminent domain for carbon pipelines. State senators voted 27-22 Monday to send the bill to Governor Kim Reynolds’ desk for signature. Bill supporter Jeff Taylor, a Republican from Sioux Center, says the legislation requires more insurance for carbon pipelines.…… Continue Reading
Energy Research Produces New Technology and Strategies
In this Managing for Profit, learn about how the partnership between the Nebraska Public Power District and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has conducted energy source research that has produced new technologies and strategies benefiting Nebraska agriculture and ag producers. The post Energy Research Produces New Technology and Strategies appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Minnesota Farmers Union VP concerned with farm bill separation
There’s concern moving key pieces of the farm bill into a reconciliation package could negatively impact agriculture. Minnesota Farmers Union vice president Anne Schwagerl joined other members in Washington D.C. last week to urge Congress to pass a new comprehensive five-year farm bill. “We met directly with the Ranking Members of the House and Senate,…… Continue Reading
Building Trust in Illinois Corn
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board is actively working to build consumer confidence in modern agriculture and Illinois corn. In this Managing for Profit, Lindsay Croke, Director of Communications and Marketing at Illinois Corn, explains how important research is for guiding corn checkoff outreach. The post Building Trust in Illinois Corn appeared first on Brownfield Ag…… Continue Reading
