Legislators hear options for state SNAP programs

The ranking member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says Congress needs to do more to help implement the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on a state-by-state basis. During a subcommittee hearing on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, Angie Craig said state policies can help SNAP reach more participants. “Undermining or restricting state options will only take…Continue Reading

Planning for Next Year

In this Pods for Profit, we hear from Michigan Soybean Committee’s Mark Seamon to learn what notes farmers should be making on field conditions to manage future crop rotations. The post Planning for Next Year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

Iowa livestock marketer continues to grow in first year

A livestock marketing facility that reopened under new ownership a year ago continues to see steady growth. President and CEO Curt Larson from Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales tells Brownfield their Maquoketa, Iowa location took a lot of work to get it ready and operating. LarsonMaquoketaUpdate1              :14           “…trying to accomplish.” Equity Cooperative has a Waukon,…Continue Reading

West Nile Virus found in SW Wisconsin horse

Wisconsin officials have confirmed a new case of West Nile Virus in a horse. Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection officials say an unvaccinated three-year-old quarter horse stallion in Grant County is the first confirmed case in a Wisconsin horse this year.  Grant County is in the southwest corner of Wisconsin, and borders Iowa…Continue Reading

Farmer financial assistance could bridge funding gap

An ag policy specialist says when it comes to financial assistance for farmers, timing is everything. Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says farmers are stuck in a financial gray area. “We did see some emergency assistance passed at the end of 2024 that’s paid out this year that helps some with cash flow,…Continue Reading

More ways than a “skinny farm bill” to pass E-15

The head of the Renewable Fuels Association says the “skinny farm bill” is not the only way Congress can pass nationwide, year-round E-15 this year. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield, “There are some must-pass bills that are being worked on this fall, and appropriations are front and center.”  He says, “We think there’s going to be…Continue Reading

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