There’s a sense of urgency in Congress to address key farm tax provisions set to expire this year. House Ag Committee member Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 has his attention. “This is real, and I tell you what this is going to affect all of our producers if…… Continue Reading
Brad Paisley, Lainey Wilson to Perform at the 2025 Grammy Awards
They’ve both taken home Grammys in the past. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Alison Krauss & Union Station Announce First Album in 14 Years
Alison Krauss & Union Station have announced a release date for Arcadia, their first studio album in almost a decade-and-a-half. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Getting more involved in the soybean industry
The Iowa-Missouri Grassroots Fellowship is a collaborative, one-year experience for young soybean farmers to learn more about the soybean industry while improving their core leadership skills. Abby Korff says the program helps encourage participation from young farmers and provides opportunities they might not have otherwise. Korff says the program has also helped her learn about…… Continue Reading
Illinois EATS program renewed
A program connecting specialty growers with the most food insecure has received a boost. Raghela Scavuzzo, executive director of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association, says the IllinoisEATS program has received an additional $14.7 million in federal funding. “So that second run of funding is going to keep continuing growing wholesale markets for farmers.” She says,…… Continue Reading
Protecting resources a priority for Missouri soybean farmers
Renee Fordyce of Bethany, Missouri, is president of the Missouri Soybean Association. She tells Brownfield one of the priorities for the association is protecting natural resources, like water. She says Missouri is a riparian state, which means it shares its water resources. Fordyce says the association says it would like to see some legislation put…… Continue Reading
Kane Brown Cried When He Wrote This Painful New Song
It’s a tribute to a family member who’s battling a “terrible disease.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll Jumps Fully-Clothed Into a Waterfall: ‘So Healing’
Bunnie says she and her country star husband conquered fears and anxieties during their recent visit to a waterfall. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Investing checkoff dollars in research provides long-term benefit for Missouri soybean farmers
Trent Haggard serves on the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council board from District 7 and chairs the research committee. He tells Brownfield investing checkoff dollars in research projects helps support the future of the soybean industry. He says that can be for products, like biodiesel, or investments into genetics to make soybean production more efficient. Brownfield’s…… Continue Reading
Parker McCollum Recovering After a Violent Illness
He didn’t even make it to the tour bus. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
