An ag economist says U.S. dairy farmers have a global advantage when it comes to additional trade opportunities. Dan Bosse with Ag Resource tells Brownfield, “Europe cannot expand anymore because of environmental and because of issues of high grain costs and other issues regulatorily speaking.” “If I look at Oceania, New Zealand and Australia, maybe…… Continue Reading

The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives has started a nationwide search for their next CEO. Chuck Conner is set to retire on December 31, 2025. Conner has led the organization for over 15 years, supporting NCFC’s strategies to support farmer-owned cooperatives across the U.S. NCFC says its transition strategy is designed to continue the leadership and ongoing success…… Continue Reading

The president of Minnesota Farm Bureau isn’t sure what to think of a lame duck farm bill. “I’ve been all over the board, and you talk to so-called experts and they’re all over the board.” Dan Glessing, who farms near Waverly in central Minnesota, tells Brownfield Farm Bureau continues to advocate for a farm bill…… Continue Reading