Organic dairy assistance deadline extended

The USDA is extending the application period for dairy farmers to enroll in marketing assistance for this year. Producers now have until December 13th to sign up for the Farm Service Agency’s Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. The $58 million available will provide cost-chare payments on up to nine million pounds of milk for farmers.…… Continue Reading

New soybean traits attracting costumers

The vice president of product management with Benson Hill says end users are seeking more from their soybeans. Aaron Robinson tells Brownfield… “Soybean varieties that have either ultra-high protein, low oligosaccharides, anti-nutrients, improved feed quality, improved oils for food applications, as well as products that fit the export market,” he says. He says quality traits…… Continue Reading

Torres Small stresses urgency in disaster assistance hearing

The deputy secretary of USDA says disaster recovery is an essential role of the federal government. During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing Wednesday, Xochitl Torres Small said farmers and ranchers aren’t able to plan for every possible impact from natural disasters. “Those impacts might include losing your home, losing your business, and if you’re a…… Continue Reading

CHS confident in crop input availability

The CEO of the nation’s largest agricultural cooperative is confident in crop input availability for 2025. Jay Debertin with CHS says supply conditions look very strong. “We are sourcing well for next year, so I think inputs that we rely upon look to be in great shape.” But he tells Brownfield there’s no guarantee. “A…… Continue Reading

Post-election farm labor concerns

An Ohio State University assistant professor says the future is uncertain for the farm labor market in the U.S. Margaret Jodlowski says the number of H-2A workers has steadily increased since 2015.  “The number of H-2A workers coming into Ohio has basically doubled every year,” she says. “The growth of that is reflecting again the…… Continue Reading

Animal rights ballot measures fail

Commentary. Activist-driven ballot measures were shot down by voters in Colorado and California on November 5th. In Denver, citizens rejected Ordinance 309 which would have banned processing plants in the city limits and Ordinance 308, which would have banned the sale of new fur in the city. Both measures were proposed by Pro Animal Future.…… Continue Reading

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