The National Corn Growers Association’s vice president of sustainable production and value chain engagement says the goal of a new partnership with Ag Data Transparent is to clarify carbon markets for farmers. Sean Arians tells Brownfield it’ll be a tool to help farmers mitigate risk. “Help farmers understand what are the differences in some of…… Continue Reading

A dairy cooperative is applauding the recently-announced trade framework between the U.S. and Indonesia. Karen Gefvert with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative tells Brownfield a trade deal with Indonesia would likely expand dairy exports to that country. “That’s our seventh-largest market and so to see some of the provisions that are included in the framework with…… Continue Reading

The vice president of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association says the organization and its members are concerned the upcoming MAHA report could limit access to crop protection products. Lesly McNitt says NCGA and its state affiliates recently sent a letter to President Trump outlining how the commission’s policies could impact U.S. agriculture.…… Continue Reading

A farmer from west-central Iowa says strong cattle prices have been rewarding for producers. “It is a little scary if you’re buying cattle,” said Justin Robbins of Scranton. “But man if you are like myself as a cow-calf guy, it’s pretty rewarding right now.” Robbins tells Brownfield the market has helped create some opportunities for…… Continue Reading

The National Pork Producers Council is stressing the economic impact of Proposition 12 as lawmakers consider a congressional solution to California’s livestock confinement law. NPPC economist Holly Cook, who testified during a House Agriculture Committee hearing last week, tells Brownfield numerous studies show a correlation between Prop 12 and retail prices in California. “That’s where…… Continue Reading