Iowa’s secretary of agriculture says strengthening the trade relationship with India presents opportunities for U.S. ag. Mike Naig says the country is focused on boosting its economy. “You look at that significant population and you know that there’s a demand,” he says. “You’ve got a middle class that will exceed 500 million people just in the middle class…… Continue Reading
Farm incomes expected to continue decline in 2025
A professor of farm management at the University of Illinois says the latest projections show farm incomes continuing to decline in 2025. Gary Schnitkey tells Brownfield… “That’s primarily because we continue to have high costs and also lower prices than in 2021 and 2022,” he says. He says some non-land costs are projected to decline…… Continue Reading
Carrie Underwood Was Not 1st Pick to Replace Katy Perry on ‘Idol’
In the end, Carrie was the perfect choice. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Ohio Pork leads coalition against Lake Erie activist claims
A coalition of Ohio ag groups is fighting a lawsuit claiming the U.S. EPA’s Total Maximum Daily Load of nutrients is insufficient to federal water quality standards. The lawsuit was filed earlier this year by the Chicago-based Environmental Law and Policy Center. Cheryl Day, executive vice president of the Ohio Pork Council, says the move is…… Continue Reading
Protecting the dairy industry in upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans
A U.S. Senator from Wisconsin wants to protect the dairy category in the Biden administration’s upcoming updates to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Tammy Baldwin tells Brownfield she wants any changes to the DGA to be science-based. “I want to make sure that they don’t group non-dairy products along with dairy in those guidelines,” she…… Continue Reading
MFA, Land O’Lakes announce alliance to enhance farm sustainability
Minnesota-based Land O’Lakes and Missouri-based MFA Incorporated are partnering to help farmers grow opportunities in sustainability. Land O’Lakes Chief Operating Officer Brett Bruggeman tells Brownfield the two cooperatives will share resources and technology. “It’s about data, it’s about innovation, and it’s really about making sure that we have full utilization of our assets during a time where…… Continue Reading
LISTEN: Here Are the Lyrics to Brad Paisley’s ‘Truck Still Works’
Longtime fans will recognize the themes and Fender guitar lines: It recalls hits like “Mud on the Tires” from 2004. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
No harvest activity yet for northwest Iowa farmer
A northwest Iowa farmer says he’s still waiting to get started on this year’s harvest. Kelly Nieuwenhuis raises corn and soybeans on 2700 acres in O’Brien County. “We’ve got all the equipment ready, but the crops aren’t quite there yet,” he said Friday. “We’re patiently waiting. Hopefully we’ll be able to roll early next week…… Continue Reading
E15 bill introduced in U.S. House
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House that would enable year-round sales of E15 fuel blends nationwide. A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE), Angie Craig (D-MN), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), and Sharice Davids (D-KS),have co-authored the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. Iowa…… Continue Reading
Corn Belt Ports expand
The executive coordinating director of Corn Belt Ports says Iowa farmers along the Mississippi River will have better long-term access to export markets thanks to the formation of the Ports of Eastern Iowa Authority. Robert Sinkler tells Brownfield… “For the first time in history now we’ve got a port in existence in eastern Iowa from…… Continue Reading
