Trade a priority for Klobuchar

Trade is a priority for the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar tells Brownfield there’s great value in ag exports. “The tariff talk, you know I believe in targeted tariffs (but) do get concerned if they’re across-the-board tariffs that could hurt our ag economy while (farmers) are already dealing with…… Continue Reading

Farmers consider less crop insurance coverage

A farm business management instructor says some farmers are considering cuts to crop insurance. Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota tells Brownfield it’s partly a reflection of very tight margins. “They’re really giving it a lot of consideration, and the crop insurance payments varied so drastically.” In 2024, she says losses in…… Continue Reading

Minnesota Farm Bureau legislative priorities include generational farming

The 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session began this week and Minnesota Farm Bureau director of public policy Loren Dauer says the organization has several priorities. “This year with everything that’s going on, we wanted to take another stab at what really is affecting our membership on the ground level. And one of those priorities includes our…… Continue Reading

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