Tariffs could boost organic grain markets

The senior merchandiser at Illinois-based Clarkson Grain says proposed import tariffs on countries like Canada could boost organic grain prices for U.S. farmers. Kelsey Graber tells Brownfield, “The organic space imports a lot of organic grains.”  She says, “There’s a lot of concerns around the integrity of the organic grains coming in from other countries. …… Continue Reading

NCBA sets policy priorities for 2025

Members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association have set their policy for 2025. From tax relief to a farm bill, the policy priorities for the NCBA in 2025 are focused on advancing solutions that help improve the general business climate for agriculture. Ethan Lane is senior vice president of government affairs for NCBA. “With a…… Continue Reading

Illinois Pork Expo

Brownfield’s Jared White covers the IL Pork Expo in Springfield, IL. The post Illinois Pork Expo appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

Ohio Pork focused on consumer outreach in 2025

The president of the Ohio Pork Council says the association remains focused on growing domestic demand for pork. Nathan Schroeder says one of the biggest challenges is addressing misconceptions about the product. “You look at pork and a lot of people don’t think it’s healthy,” he says. ” We’re on of the healthiest options out…… Continue Reading

Indiana lawmakers advance bill to increase CFO inspections

A bill to increase confined livestock farm inspections has advanced in the Indiana State Senate. Executive director of Indiana Pork Josh Trenary says Senate Bill 193, proposed by Senator Niemeyer, would require two state inspections every five years. The organization is concerned the quality of inspections would suffer from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management not budgeting for…… Continue Reading

An active pattern ahead as colder air advances into much of the Heartland

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for chilly, unsettled weather across much of the U.S.  In fact, warmer-than-normal weather will be limited to an area stretching from southern and coastal Texas to the southern Atlantic Coast.  Meanwhile, the entire country should receive near- or above-normal precipitation, with much of the West and parts…… Continue Reading

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