A trade policy expert at Ohio State University says the trade disruptions with China this year could have lasting impacts on U.S. ag exports. Ian Sheldon tells Brownfield, “This year’s trade war beginning with the implementation of the tariffs in early April through August, ag exports to China had fallen relative to last year by…… Continue Reading
Nebraska Farm Bureau urges flexibility in potential 2026 water regulations
The Nebraska Farm Bureau says any state water regulations that could be introduced in 2026 should have flexibility for producers. Senior legislative director Bruce Riecker says the Governor’s Water Quantity and Quality Task Force is expected to issue recommendations to improve nitrate runoff. “Our goal is to make sure that everything we do in that…… Continue Reading
After 5 Months, the Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Woman Breaks Her Silence
It’s been five months since that unforgettable moment at the Coldplay concert, and Kristin Cabot is finally ready to share her side of the story. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Congressional debate over ACA tax credits could impact one in four farmers
A member of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform says the ongoing debate in Congress to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits will directly impact many farmers. “Something like one in four farmers uses this.” Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi says the expiration of the credits will add another financial pressure for…… Continue Reading
19 Country Singers Who Starred in Great Western Movies
Country music and Western movies have always been tied together. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mixed Friday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.7050. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.36. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.36 to $1.3675. Cheese barrels were up $0.02 at $1.42. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were down $0.0250 at $1.4150. Twenty-nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.4150 to $1.4375. Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0025 at $1.1575. No sales were recorded. The post Cash dairy prices mixed Friday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
A look ahead at the 2026 Fort Wayne Farm Show
The 2026 Fort Wayne Farm Show is set for January 13-15 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. AUDIO: Dan Slowinski, Fort Wayne Farm Show Director The post A look ahead at the 2026 Fort Wayne Farm Show appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Ag economist: USMCA uncertainty could be a negotiating strategy
An ag economist says he’s watching how the Trump administration reviews the U.S. Canada Mexico Trade Agreement. Allen Featherstone with Kansas State University with says the Trump administration has hinted that completely withdrawing from the deal is an option but, “I think it’s just a negotiating posture. For example, we’ve heard a lot of different…… Continue Reading
Rural Mainstreet Economy expands in December
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals the rural economy has climbed above growth neutral for just the second time in 2025. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss tells Brownfield rural bank CEOs feel economic conditions are better than expected. “The negatives are getting less negative, and each month the numbers are moving up,” he said. The…… Continue Reading
OEFFA says Farmer Bridge Assistance Program fails to benefit organic and specialty crop growers
One ag group says the Trump administration’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program fails to benefit organic and specialty crop growers. Nicole Wolcott, policy coordinator for the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association, says $1 billion isn’t enough to support diversified farming operations. “The support that smaller farms need is not going to look the same as support for…… Continue Reading
