A familiar face is returning to lead Wisconsin’s Farm Service Agency. President Donald Trump has re-appointed Sandy Chalmers as Wisconsin’s Executive Director for FSA. Chalmers previously served as the FSA State Executive Director for Wisconsin during President Trump’s first term. Chalmers previously served in executive positions at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer…… Continue Reading

Time is running out for Wisconsin farmers to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. Brian Loeffelholz with Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield this year, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is watching enrollments closely to prevent going over the 28-million acre national cap in the twice-extended 2018 Farm Bill. “This year…… Continue Reading

Representatives of the Iowa Renewable Fuels and Iowa Corn Growers Associations are warning Iowans of unintended consequences if a bill limiting eminent domain for carbon pipelines is signed into law. Iowa Corn member Vic Miller, who farms in Fayette County, says it’s unfortunate the focus of the bill has largely been on private property rights.…… Continue Reading