The CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says he’s looking forward to seeing the ruling in Mexico’s GMO corn dispute, expected in the next few weeks. Ted McKinney tells Brownfield “we and Canada are hoping very much that the dispute panel will rule in our favor. It’s so blatantly counter to…… Continue Reading
High winds and record-setting temperatures cause weather concerns across the Midwest
The Associate Director of the Midwest Regional Climate Center says record-setting temperatures and high winds ahead of a cold front are increasing the risk for severe weather this week. Melissa Widhelm says parts of the Plains and Midwest regions are 20 to 35 degrees above average for this time of year, prompting Red Flag Warnings…… Continue Reading
Lawmakers question USDA on Pure Prairie Poultry oversight
A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning USDA’s oversight after Minnesota-based Pure Prairie Poultry filed for bankruptcy less than 2 years after receiving more than $45 million in loans and grants. U.S. Senator from Iowa Chuck Grassley says companies don’t just fail out of the blue and the group wants answers. “What did the USDA…… Continue Reading
Western Illinois harvest wrapping up
A region manager for Wyffels Hybrids says a bountiful corn harvest is nearing completion in west central Illinois. Eli Klokkenga says the dry weather has pushed harvest pace. “The majority of growers in central Illinois are very happy with their corn.” He says, “There’s a lot of individual field records, and a lot of very…… Continue Reading
Farmer says additional restrictions move the goalposts for farmers
The American Soybean Association is expressing concern following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement it is tightening restrictions on the registration of Glufosinate-P. Alan Meadows, a Tennessee farmer and ASA director, says the Agency imposed additional Endangered Species Act restrictions on farmers. “We’re trying to hit a moving target,” he says. Registration for Glufosinate-P was announced…… Continue Reading
MFA Incorporated fined for grain bin accident
The U.S. Department of Labor says MFA Incorporated, a Missouri-based farm cooperative, could have prevented an accident that happened at a rail facility earlier this year. Three employees operating as MFA Rail Car were removing corn screenings from a bin in Hamilton, Missouri and one of the workers entered the bin to clean, became engulfed…… Continue Reading
Beyonce Totally Fan-Girled Meeting This Country Legend
“You are one of our national treasures,” she said afterward. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Reba McEntire Once Got Way Too High With Her Mom
‘I swear, there was weeds and flowers growing out of my head,’ Reba says. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
2024 Borlaug Dialogue addresses barriers to global food security
Food security leaders from around the world are gathering in Des Moines, Iowa this week addressing threats to the global food system. Ambassador Terry Branstad, president of the World Food Prize Foundation, says the hunger crisis continues to expand. “Africa, obviously, is a country that still has considerable poverty and many people, as we heard…… Continue Reading
Keith Urban Admits Men Only Come to His Shows for One Reason
He has a hilarious nickname for the men at his concerts. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
