A northeast Arkansas farmer is scrambling to get as much harvest completed as he can before Hurricane Helene moves north. Derek Haigwood says it’s never a good time for a storm of this magnitude. “We’re so close to having our corn finished, and we’re so close to having our rice finished,” he says.  “We have…… Continue Reading

Commodity groups continue to push for a farm bill this year. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association president Darin Johnson says executive leadership visited Washington, D.C. earlier this month. “Trying to keep on pushing to get a farm bill pushed through.” He tells Brownfield he felt less optimistic following the trip. “The House and Senate are still…… Continue Reading

The chairman of the House Agriculture Committee says a continuing resolution to fund the government that passed Wednesday does not include a full farm bill extension. “No, not necessary, we’re fine until December 31st.” GT Thompson tells Brownfield Congressional leadership and USDA determined only a few ag-related issues needed resolved before the current extension expires…… Continue Reading