Reba McEntire opened up about her former stepson, Brandon Blackstock, before he died in early August. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rollins says funding for ag research remains a priority for administration
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration remains committed to supporting research and development. Speaking with reporters in Nebraska on Saturday, she told Brownfield some funding for university research was frozen by the Department of Government Efficiency. “We would immediately work with the White House to unleash those funds, so that has been the…… Continue Reading
The Starbucks CEO Makes 6,666 Times More Than His Employees
Imagine earning a staggering $97.8 million in just four months while your coworkers scrape by on $15,000 a year. What does that say about workplace fairness? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Brandon Blackstock’s Brother Delivers Emotional Family Statement
The 35-year-old half-brother to Brandon took to Instagram to share a touching, very brotherly statement. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Getting more veggies in kids’ diets
Vegetables by Bayer and DNO Produce are teaming up to promote healthy eating habits among school-aged children. Alex DiNovo, president of DNO Produce, says the mission is to increase access, exposure, and education around fresh fruits and vegetables. He says their new broccoli chips are doing just that. AUDIO: Healthy Living on healthy eating habits…… Continue Reading
More nutrition and less food waste
Innovation in plant breeding has allowed companies like Bayer to develop seed solutions that help farmers and consumers. Jenny Maloney, director of external engagement with Bayer Vegetable Seeds, says that’s how Bayer’s High Rise broccoli was developed. AUDIO: Healthy Living on long-stem broccoli The post More nutrition and less food waste appeared first on Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Morgan Wallen’s Sister Can Sing, Too! Fans Beg for a Duet
Here’s the video, followed by the scoop on all of the singing Wallens, including the sister who did make a record. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Research station serves as Michigan’s meeting place
The head of AgroLiquid says the North Central Research Station helps ground test new technologies alongside real-world farm management strategies. Nick Bancroft tells Brownfield the mid-Michigan site has grown to 1,400 acres across nearly 20 farms over the past 30 years. “It allows us to be more targeted to maximize the effectiveness of the pounds…… Continue Reading
Smith: Trump administration aware of India’s unfair trade practices with rice
The chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee says the Trump administration is aware of India’s unfair trade practices with rice. Jason Smith from Missouri says a report issued at the beginning of the year is being used in negotiations between the two countries. “The president isn’t happy and he’s increased tariffs with…… Continue Reading
USDA issues payment for Additional Payment Program II
Some crop insurance companies will be getting a one-time payment from the USDA for administering specialty crop insurance contracts in 2022 and 2023. Tom Sell works with the Crop Insurance Professionals Association. He tells Brownfield while this doesn’t have a direct impact on farmers, it supports specialty crop insurance. “In years like 2021 through 2023,…… Continue Reading
