Farm bill waiting game

More waiting for a farm bill. American Farm Bureau vice president of public policy Sam Kieffer says before Congress can focus on passing a new five-year farm bill, budget reconciliation needs to be settled. “The big question that has yet to be answered is will it be one big beautiful reconciliation bill like President Trump…Continue Reading

American Farm Bureau Convention underway in San Antonio

The American Farm Bureau Convention is underway in San Antonio. Minnesota Farm Bureau president Dan Glessing says as members gather in Texas, there will be many challenges to discuss. “Just the uncertainty of the farm economy right now and commodity prices, issues around trade, as well as farm bill. Of course we weren’t excited about…Continue Reading

MSU Extension director focusing on people

The Director of Michigan State University Extension says he’s excited to reinvest in the organization’s workforce as part of a new strategic plan. Quentin Tyler tells Brownfield the organization has been working to redefine its vision for the future after an internal and external assessment over the past two years. “Our work contributes to thriving…Continue Reading

Soybeans, corn, wheat down Friday, still up on week

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, still ending the week with solid gains. Argentina has cut its export taxes on soybeans and products, allowing them to more aggressively market supplies. Of course, demand is one thing, supply is another, and some projections for Argentina’s soybean crop have moved lower due to weather…Continue Reading

MDA suspends some poultry auctions, shows, and swap meets in 

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is taking steps to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The department has suspended all poultry and waterfowl auctions, shows, and swap meets in the counties containing control areas or surveillance zones.  HPAI has been confirmed in Newtown, Jasper, McDonald, and Lawrence counties.  MDA says the suspension will…Continue Reading

Congressman Mann remains optimistic about a farm bill

A Republican Congressman from Kansas says Congress has a lot of work to get done this year – but a farm bill needs to be a priority. Tracey Mann tells Brownfield, “I’ve been to the floor I think thirty-five times now urging Member of Congress to get serious about passing a five-year farm bill, and…Continue Reading

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