Crop insurance a critical risk management took

A farm management analyst is stressing the importance of crop insurance as farmers plan for the upcoming growing season. Kent Thiesse with the Green Solutions Group in southern Minnesota suggests risk management cannot be overlooked. “We saw a good example last year that good crop insurance policies really saved a lot of people where we…… Continue Reading

Could statewide budget cuts help property taxes?

Governor Mike Braun has proposed a five-percent budget cut to each state department to reduce government spending.  Braun highlighted the plans during his State of the State Address Wednesday. “Every Hoosier family and business had to tighten their belts over the last four years,” he said. “It’s time that our government does the same thing.”…… Continue Reading

Peoples Company acquires Illinois farm management firm

An Iowa-based land management company has acquired a northern Illinois-based farm management firm. Peoples Company has announced as of January 1st, Land Pro LLC, based in Oswego, became an affiliate of the group.  Land Pro LLC, founded by Ray Brownfield in 2003, will continue to operate under its own name. Peoples Company offers integrated land…… Continue Reading

45Z uncertainty hangs over biofuels industry

The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says around half of the country’s biodiesel production has been offline for close to a month. Donnell Rehagen says it’s primarily a result of uncertainty around the 45Z tax credit. “Because they just don’t know how to buy the feedstock.”  He says, “They don’t know how to price…… Continue Reading

Star of the West seeking more climate-smart participation

A climate-smart commodity grant program in Michigan is working to establish markets for food-grade grains. Star of the West Sustainability Director Lisa Woodke tells Brownfield their Climate Smart Crops Program incentivizes farmers to track their production management and incorporation of conservation measures. “Trying to figure out, if reporting and climate-smart looks like this, what can we do…… Continue Reading

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