The chairman of the House Agriculture Committee says he’s excited to include language in the new farm bill that addresses interstate commerce. Glenn “GT” Thompson tells Brownfield the Proposition 12 law that went into effect earlier this year has driven up the cost of meat for consumers, flooded the hog market and “we need a…… Continue Reading
Farm Bureau members want the U.S. Senate to pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which was overwhelmingly approved by the U.S. House in February. Ohio Farm Bureau Federation President Bill Patterson tells Brownfield the tax relief package currently sitting in the Senate would directly benefit farmers. “It’s going to allow you…… Continue Reading
Recent wins for agriculture in the Illinois state budget were highlighted at the state capitol Wednesday. Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton outlines a program that increases access to local food… “We’re continuing with the Illinois Grocery Store Initiative.” She says, “We put $20 million into last year’s budget – FY24 and there’s more funding continuing in…… Continue Reading
The USDA has announced a $138 million investment in climate-smart conservation easements. Carrie Lindig, NRCS Easement Program Division Director, says the funds will help jumpstart conservation projects on land that has the most potential to reduce or capture carbon, methane, or nitrous oxide emissions. “One of the great ways to offset carbon and mitigate for…… Continue Reading
An ag economist says some of Ukraine’s grain exports have increased in recent months. Allendale chief strategist Rich Nelson says the country is offering prices that are much cheaper than the U.S. and Brazil. “Right now, Ukraine grain can be purchased and shipped out with a discount of anywhere from $10 to roughly $18 per…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie Xo, have stepped in after a middle school suspended a student over a picture that she drew of the couple. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Milk futures were higher across the board and the cash dairy markets were steady to higher Wednesday, except for nonfat dry milk on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. March Class III milk was up $0.08 at $16.52. April was up $0.42 at $16.19. May was up $0.45 at $16.77. June was up $0.47 at $17.51. July through January contracts ranged from unchanged…… Continue Reading
John Deere has announced a round of layoffs at its facility in Ankeny, Iowa. Company officials tell Brownfield approximately 150 production employees at John Deere Des Moines Works will be placed on indefinite layoff effective over April and May. The employees were informed of the decision by factory leadership in meetings last Friday, an official…… Continue Reading
Photo courtesy of Aztalan Bio A once-failed corn processing plant is back in operation and the new owner is making large investments in its future. Eric Sievers with Irish-based ClonBio Group says they acquired the former Valero Ethanol site near Jefferson, Wisconsin in 2022, and set out to improve the technology and efficiency of the…… Continue Reading
Commentary. The official start of Spring is days away and Easter is right around the corner. Days are longer, hyacinths and narcissus are blooming, and the grass is greening up in pastures and yards. It is my favorite time of the year! It is during this time of the year that many consider either starting…… Continue Reading
