The U.S. Justice Department says California’s egg regulations violate the Constitution and have contributed to higher egg prices. The lawsuit claims state laws oppose the Egg Products Inspection Act, and points to Proposition 12’s cage-free standards as a violation of the Supremacy Clause. Plaintiffs say within two years of the laws going into effect, the…… Continue Reading
USB’s July board meeting underway, trade a major focus
The secretary of the United Soybean Board says there’s a lot of growth potential for U.S. soybean exports. Susan Watkins tells Brownfield it’s a big focus of this week’s USB July Board meeting that’s being held in Virginia. “We need to go into smaller markets and start creating some demand there. Everybody became kind of…… Continue Reading
Everything We Know About Blake Shelton’s New Show, ‘The Road’
‘The Road’ premieres on Oct. 19. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
NPPC and NPB developing National Swine Health Strategy
The National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board are developing a health strategy to help protect the U.S. swine herd. Anna Forseth, NPPC’s director of animal health, says the industry is creating a producer-driven approach. “The goal of this work is to talk with producers, gather their input, establish priorities, and then share…… Continue Reading
Loaves of Bread Recalled for Undeclared Life-Threatening Allergen
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“How to stay profitable?” A common question among farmers
A farm business management instructor says farmers are asking about how to stay profitable while margins are tight. Kristina McVicker is with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota. “It’s a multitude of things, we’re trying to find different ways that we can increase the revenue side of things.” Speaking to Brownfield during the KNUJ Farm…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy steady to lower Monday
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower in light trading Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.5675. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0150 at $1.6450. One sale was recorded at $1.65. Cheese barrels were down $0.0050 at $1.67. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were down…… Continue Reading
10 Koe Wetzel Songs Every New Fan Should Hear
Get to know the artist behind the No. 1 hit song “High Road.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Keeping the farm going
The founder of American Harvest Financial says succession plans are critical to protecting the future of family farms and ranches. Heather Venenga says 70% of plans fail because of a lack of communication. “You need to just have the situation of what you want to have happen, and frankly, some of the problems” she says.…… Continue Reading
Jon Pardi Admits He Has Dad Guilt When He Goes on Tour
Imagine the bittersweet moment when packing for a tour means saying goodbye to two daughters under three. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
