Michigan potato growers have amended their assessment rates to allow for more checkoff collections in the future. Executive Director Dr. Kelly Turner tells Brownfield the change hasn’t increased funding for the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, but now farmers have more options. “The cost of research, marketing, and education continues to go up, and they just…… Continue Reading
Why Did Warren Zeiders Just Invite President Trump to a Show?
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Illinois farmers seeking changes to state’s deer management
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says crop damage caused by wildlife is weighing on his member’s minds. “That’s gaining ground on estate taxes as something that our farmers want to talk about a lot.” Brian Duncan, who also farms in Ogle County, says the impact of deer feeding is multiplied in times…… Continue Reading
‘American Idol’: Carrie Underwood Slips Into the Dress She Won In
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Walmart Stores Are Closing in These 6 States
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Solving South of the Border Storage Concerns
Mexico continues to be the largest export market for U.S. corn. In fact, 50% of corn grown in Illinois is exported. In this Managing for Profit, Jon Rosenstiel, former chair of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses a check-off funded project aimed at deepening that relationship. The post Solving South of the Border Storage Concerns…… Continue Reading
‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Drama as Farmer Links Up With Singer’s Ex
There is more drama happening off the show than on this season! Catch a new episode of Farmer Wants a Wife on FOX this Thursday at 9PM ET. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Soybean growers have additional markets
A former chairman of the US Soybean Export Council says diversifying trade relationships with other countries have helped increase demand for US soybeans. Kansas farmer Lance Rezac tells Brownfield Pakistan’s soybean crushing facilities recently signed an agreement with USSEC. “That they would buy exclusive US soy for us helping them get the agreement lined up.…… Continue Reading
Fans Squirm as Keith Urban Suffers Gut-Wrenching Injury on Stage
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Rollins says E-15 waiver is a win for U.S. corn farmers
Pictured: Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins with the Schmitmeyer family in Darke County, Ohio. Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the emergency waiver to allow E-15 sales for the summer driving season is a win for America’s corn farmers. “That’s a really important move at a time of some uncertainty, ” she says.…… Continue Reading
