The Iowa DNR says the 1500 tons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer that spilled into a southwest Iowa river on Monday has now reached Missouri. In a press release, the agency says cleanup efforts continue along the East Nishnabotna River. Due to low water levels in the river, the concentration of fertilizer is much higher than…… Continue Reading
The American Farm Bureau Federation says tax reform in 2025 could be more complicated if Congress fails to pass a farm bill this year. Managing Director of Government Affairs Ryan Yates tells Brownfield, “We’re not looking forward to having those two issues overlap in the next Congress, but if that’s what Congress chooses to do,…… Continue Reading
On March 15, 2003, Paisley wed Williams at Stauffer Chapel at Pepperdine University, after a nine-month engagement. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Missouri Farm Bureau members are learning more about tax policy as they meet with lawmakers in Washington D.C. this week. Central Missouri farmer Andy Clay says his family is concerned about estate tax issues as they start making farm transitions. “We have to keep these better for family organizations to be able to continue the…… Continue Reading
Go-to market manager for planting and seeding Anthony Styczinksi says John Deere is rolling out a complete lineup of C-Series air carts with capacity from 350 up to 850 bushels. He tells Brownfield the C-Series provides new options for farmers focused on seeding-time productivity, quality, and accuracy. … … Continue Reading
A group of U.S. Senators have sent a letter to the Biden administration asking them to start negotiating new trade agreements. Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member John Boozman from Arkansas says agriculture has more exports than imports, but that wasn’t true last year. “This year, the trade deficit will be bigger than last year. That…… Continue Reading
“We all loved Mama Carr,” the group shared in a statement. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
The unusually mild winter and early spring have given many farmers a chance to do some field maintenance. Jack Herricks raises corn and alfalfa for his 600-cow dairy farm in the driftless area east of Cashton, Wisconsin. He tells Brownfield the unusual conditions have allowed him to work on the soil conservation features in his…… Continue Reading
Ethanol leaders are in Washington DC urging the EPA to move forward on the updated GREET model and year-round E15. Brian Jennings with the American Coalition for Ethanol says the industry needs the updated Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation or the GREET model for carbon emissions. “This GREET model can really…… Continue Reading
Legislation intended to increase access to locally grown food has advanced in the Illinois State Senate. Senator Dave Koehler, of Peoria, says the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Act would build on an effort started last year… “Last year, we were fortunate enough to be able to get $2,000,000 to help small specialty growers you know,…… Continue Reading
