There hasn’t been much movement on a new farm bill and National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says it’s not what’s in the bill that’s holding things up. “The current norm of divisiveness in Congress has seeped into our food and agriculture policy making process…the farm bill is being held hostage by a small faction…… Continue Reading
A leader in the biofuels industry says the sustainable aviation fuel market faces some roadblocks. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says, “There’s one single thing we can do that will unlock the SAF market for US corn ethanol, and that’s carbon capture and sequestration.” He says carbon pipeline projects will…… Continue Reading
Missouri Soy Innovation Scholarship Winner Jeff Barizon aims to increase Missouri Soybean growers profit by minimizing yield losses from a well known past. … Click the icon below to listen. … Continue Reading
Potatoes are a staple in diets around the world. Charles Miller with Solynta, a leading seed potato breeding company, says innovative hybrid potato breeding technologies help improve production and tackle global food insecurity. AUDIO: Healthy Living on potatoes … … Continue Reading
The American Farm Bureau Federation says the appropriations process is the fastest way for Congress to help farmers struggling to afford labor. John Walt Boatright tells Brownfield, “We cannot understate how much of a crisis that we’re in in the agricultural labor space.” “Congress is the only entity that can really change the situation,” he…… Continue Reading
Enlist Field Specialist Mark Mongen says farmers need to get a jump on weed control this season. He recommends spring tillage or a burndown herbicide application, and says a combination is also an option. Find more resources on this and other crop protection topics at Corteva.us/Profit. … … Continue Reading
Katelyn Brown’s heaven-themed party was the perfect way to celebrate baby-to-be. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
In her first statement on her controversial January show, King emphasized that she’s only human. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
She’ll have plenty of space and privacy to plan her next move. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
The National Pork Producers Council is applauding the recent announcement that the USDA is extending a pilot program that allows processing plants to run at increased line speeds. Duane Stateler, an Ohio producer and president-elect of NPPC, tells Brownfield… “I’m glad they got the line speed sort of taken care of temporarily.” He says, “We…… Continue Reading
