Dairy Management Inc. is now accepting scholarship applications. The scholarships are awarded by dairy farmers and importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. There will be eleven scholarships worth $2,500 and one $3,500 James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship to one outstanding recipient. Applications can be found online here. The deadline is May…… Continue Reading
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures across much of the eastern half of the U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather should prevail in parts of Maine, southern Florida, the central High Plains, and much of the West. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast…… Continue Reading
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures across much of the eastern half of the U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather should prevail in parts of Maine, southern Florida, the central High Plains, and much of the West. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast…… Continue Reading
Four heavyweights and one fast-rising newcomer were at the top of the list when nominations for the 2024 CMT Music Awards were announced. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
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Members of the Illinois ag community have some legislative concerns about the state’s top industry. Farm Bureau president and Ogle County farmer Brian Duncan tells Brownfield they’re watching several proposals closely… “Illinois adopting California emission standards; allowing municipalities to reach out and place restrictions on crop protection products is one we’re going to be talking…… Continue Reading
The chief ag negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative focused on the Biden administration’s approach to trade at the National Farmers Union Convention. Doug McKalip says “the strength from the top really puts us in a stronger position as we engage with trading partners and work to get the best deal possible…… Continue Reading
The National Farmers Union has approved six special orders of business, prioritizing fairness for farmers, dairy policy reform, cooperative business models and the farm bill. NFU President Rob Larew says the organization supports an increase in reference prices and tweaks to crop insurance in the next farm bill. “While making sure crop insurance remains strong,…… Continue Reading
Some members of Congress have different expectations for when a new farm bill can be passed. Ohio Republican Senator JD Vance tells Brownfield another one-year extension of a farm bill is not out of the question. “I think there’s a small chance, yeah, that we would extend it into 2025, do another year-long extension and…… Continue Reading
