An assistant professor of agricultural and consumer economics at the University of Illinois says a new study shows the global food system faces growing risks from climate change, even as farmers seek to adapt. Andrew Hultgren, lead study author, tells Brownfield, “Adaptation is really important.” He says, “It mitigates about 34% of losses from climate…… Continue Reading
Immigration enforcement contradictions raise concerns
Leaders from agriculture and food industry groups are calling on the Trump administration to support immigration policies that protect skilled workers. During a call with reporters Tuesday, Executive Director of Dairy Producers of New Mexico Beverly Idsinga described a farm’s I-9 audit earlier this month that resulted in the removal of more than half of…… Continue Reading
Blake Shelton Joins Noah Cyrus on Song ‘New Country’
Noah is entering her country era. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Ethanol industry riding upswing
The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says the ethanol industry is firing on all cylinders. Scott Richman tells Brownfield, “We’ve had the administration come along and provide waivers allowing year-round sales of E15. And then on the export front, by far record exports this year. Last year they were about 10% over the…… Continue Reading
Ethanol production recedes from record levels
Ethanol production backed off a little bit last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.109 million barrels per day, 11,000 lower than the previous week’s all-time high, but 52,000 higher than a year ago. That hold over year ago levels was partially due to a combination of demand expectations and good returns.…… Continue Reading
Ag industry mixed on U.S. Senate’s approach to SAF tax credits
The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the U.S. Senate is taking a different approach to Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credits in its budget proposal compared to the U.S. House and neither are perfect. “This thing is a long way from being done and there’s still a lot of differences to iron out.” Geoff…… Continue Reading
New, Unheard Music From Waylon Jennings Is on the Way
Waylon’s son Shooter is behind the new projects. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
The impact of tariffs on young, beginning farmers
A farmer from eastern Iowa says he’s concerned about the impact tariffs could have on future generations of farmers and ranchers. Matthew Willimack is a sixth-generation farmer from DeWitt and tells Brownfield the tariff disputes have created uncertainty for the industry, especially for young and beginning farmers. “Can we withstand this? Yes. How long? That’s…… Continue Reading
Governor Kehoe approves funds for MO State Fair projects
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has approved a $55 million investment for two new stalling barns at the Missouri State Fair. Kehoe tells Brownfield “Governor Parson and legislators started that before I came. We want to finish that work now and make this a world-class fairground. Agriculture is who we are in Missouri and we need…… Continue Reading
Focus on stewardship, not moral posturing
Commentary. Farming practices in America have been under public scrutiny for well over a century, but the intensity and focus of that scrutiny have evolved significantly over time. While I wouldn’t claim that 100% of farmers and ranchers consistently practice perfect stewardship, I challenge anyone to point to a profession where every individual or business…… Continue Reading
