Kid Rock had a response to Elon Musk’s DOGE efforts. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
‘1923’ Season 2 Premiere Sets New Ratings Record for Paramount+
The new season is already a smash! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cheesemakers call for release of Dairy Business Innovation funding
A processing group says many dairy farmers and processors are feeling the impact of the federal government’s funding freeze. Rebekah Sweeney with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association tells Brownfield the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative has been a successful program that reimburses small businesses for investing in their futures, but now, the funds are being withheld.…… Continue Reading
New solutions to combat avian influenza
USDA specialists say the $1 billion investment in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza offers new solutions to combat the virus. Dr. Mike Watson with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says HPAI has circulated for the past four years and it’s not going away. “This is where additional biosecurity is going to work and…… Continue Reading
USDA says U.S. will import more eggs
The USDA says the United States will temporarily import more eggs to help reduce costs at the grocery store. An agency spokesperson says Turkey has committed to increasing the number of eggs they send the United States from 70 million to 420 million this year. And the USDA says there’s interest from other countries in sending…… Continue Reading
Former trade official calls for comprehensive enforcement agenda for China
A former trade official is calling on Congress to employ a comprehensive trade enforcement agenda with China. Jeffrey Gerrish served as Deputy U.S. Trade Representative during President Trump’s first term and told a U.S. House Ways and Means subcommittee Tuesday Chinese ambitions pose an existential threat to the United States. “Failing to address China’s economic…… Continue Reading
H-2A labor reform pleas made during Senate Ag hearing
Ag leaders called for much-needed reform to the H-2A guest worker program as part of the Senate Ag Committee’s hearing on Wednesday. Texas farmer Bret Erickson testified on behalf of the International Fresh Produce Association. “We need controls on the cost of our labor,” he urged. “When I’m paying $23 per man hour and Mexico…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, wheat drift downward
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Development weather in most of Argentina looks good and Brazil’s harvest continues to move forward. While some private firms have trimmed production projections because of weather issues, Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay are set to put a lot of soybeans and soybean products on the global market. That…… Continue Reading
FDA Recall Issued on Frozen Mac & Cheese Product
They have the potential to be contaminated with foreign material. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Federal uncertainties weighing on farm families
Farmers are concerned about uncertainties at the federal level. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel says recent layoffs at USDA and questions about the farm bill and tax policies are causing stress on the farm. “There’s question around just the availability of some of these current programs and what farmers can rely on…… Continue Reading
