Rep. Mann says momentum building for 45Z legislation

A Kansas Congressman says momentum is building behind legislation to extend the 45Z tax credit for low-carbon biofuels. Republican Tracey Mann tells Brownfield… “This is a big issue. Let’s make sure that our American tax credits are used to benefit American producers. It’s not rocket science, but I’m pleased to lead the charge on this…… Continue Reading

AG’s appeal Massachusetts pork ban

Attorneys general from some of the top pork-producing states are challenging an animal confinement law in Massachusetts. Iowa Pork Producers Association attorney Eldon McAfee says Question 3 is similar to California’s Proposition 12. “The difference here is the Massachusetts law has not been through the court system and to the Supreme Court like California’s Prop…… Continue Reading

Hurricane Helene impacting soybean growers

A soybean specialist with North Carolina State University says growers across much of the country have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Rachel Vann, who also serves as the lead public information officer with the Science for Success initiative, tells Brownfield farmers from the Southeast to the Eastern Corn Belt are facing a variety of issues.…… Continue Reading

Michigan local food grants for schools significantly reduced

Michigan students are again receiving free school breakfast and lunch this school year but incentives to support local food purchases have been cut in half. Wendy Crowley, Farm to Program Consultant for the Michigan Department of Education, oversees the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms program and tells Brownfield it’s a cut…… Continue Reading

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