They’ve demanded “quiet hours” during the daytime. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
AFBF seeks farmer protection from PFAS contaminations
A leader with the American Farm Bureau Federation says farmers shouldn’t be held liable for any contamination of PFAS chemicals in their fields. Courtney Briggs, senior director of government affairs, says producers currently have some protection from an EPA enforcement action. “But they do not have protection from third party liability. There is a section…… Continue Reading
Ag leaders pleased with selection of Thune as Senate Majority Leader
Agriculture leaders are pleased that the new Senate Majority Leader understands rural issues. South Dakota Republican John Thune was chosen Wednesday morning to succeed Mitch McConnell, and Thune says he’s extremely honored to have earned the support of his colleagues to lead the Senate in the 119th Congress. Thune’s selection is being praised by ag…… Continue Reading
USMCA review scheduled for 2026
When the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement is reviewed in July 2026, new faces will be at the table. The CEO of the US Meat Export Federation says the USMCA has been really good for trade between the three nations overall. But, Dal Halstrom says there are some specific areas that will need to be addressed. One…… Continue Reading
NASDA discusses ag labor crisis at NAFB
Pictured: NASDA’s RJ Karney (second from right) discusses the ag labor crisis at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The senior director of public policy for NASDA says he’s hopeful the incoming Trump administration will tackle the ag labor crisis. RJ Karney tells Brownfield the ag industry sees a…… Continue Reading
Shop in your local, rural community
Commentary. Rural, agricultural communities are critically important to the world. They are not only the source of the world’s food supply, but also critical to environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, economic stability, and social cohesion. As we head into the holiday season, please support those who support your community. There are many reasons to shop in…… Continue Reading
Iowa Farm Bureau president eager to see more aggressive trade agenda under Trump
The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is hopeful the next administration will be more proactive on trade. Brent Johnson says the Biden-Harris administration took a very passive approach. “Trade has been ignored, it’s been on the sidelines for way too long. And farmers from across the United States are certainly feeling that impact. So the…… Continue Reading
AFBF expels Illinois Farm Bureau; lawsuit filed
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) board of directors has voted to expel Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) from its national organization. The vote followed unsuccessful mediation between the two groups after IFB allowed Country Financial to eliminate the Farm Bureau membership requirement for nonfarm insurance policyholders in Illinois earlier this year. AFBF says the move…… Continue Reading
I Watched the New ‘Yellowstone’ Teaser Frame by Frame + Wow!
One major character is in big trouble. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Direct cattle bids start to surface
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mixed, getting ready for the week’s direct business, and feeders were up on the lower corn. December live was down $.37 at $184.02 and February was $.05 lower at $186.07. January feeders were up $.07 at $243.65 and March was $.47 higher at $242.20. Direct cash cattle markets…… Continue Reading
