Trade is a priority for the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar tells Brownfield there’s great value in ag exports. “The tariff talk, you know I believe in targeted tariffs (but) do get concerned if they’re across-the-board tariffs that could hurt our ag economy while (farmers) are already dealing with…… Continue Reading
Farmers consider less crop insurance coverage
A farm business management instructor says some farmers are considering cuts to crop insurance. Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota tells Brownfield it’s partly a reflection of very tight margins. “They’re really giving it a lot of consideration, and the crop insurance payments varied so drastically.” In 2024, she says losses in…… Continue Reading
Minnesota Farm Bureau legislative priorities include generational farming
The 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session began this week and Minnesota Farm Bureau director of public policy Loren Dauer says the organization has several priorities. “This year with everything that’s going on, we wanted to take another stab at what really is affecting our membership on the ground level. And one of those priorities includes our…… Continue Reading
Darius Rucker Fan Doesn’t Realize a Movie Star Is Taking This Pic
Darius thought the entire thing was hilarious! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
See Inside Brad Paisley’s California Home That Burned Down
It was the first home he and his wife ever bought together. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Gevo CEO says USDA’s Climate Smart Ag policy will benefit biofuels industry
The CEO of Gevo says USDA’s interim rule including climate smart ag practices could create new opportunities to improve efficiency and economic value for biofuels. Patrick Gruber says the proposed rule gives farmers clarity for accessing the benefits of eligible practices. “No till, reduced till, cover crops, nitrification inhibitors, the timing of how you applied…… Continue Reading
Gevo CEO says USDA’S Climate Smart Ag policy will benefit biofuels industry
The CEO of Gevo says USDA’s interim rule including climate smart ag practices could create new opportunities to improve efficiency and economic value for biofuels. Patrick Gruber says the proposed rule gives farmers clarity for accessing the benefits of eligible practices. “No till, reduced till, cover crops, nitrification inhibitors, the timing of how you applied…… Continue Reading
John Rich to Conservative Country Stars: Be More Like Carrie!
In a new video, the singer and frequent social commentator told a group of A-Level country stars to “grow a pair.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Major Bank Sued for Fraud — You Could Be Owed Big Money
Here’s how you could benefit. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
House Dems introduce Prevent Tariff Abuse Act
A group of Democrats in the U.S. House have introduced a bill that would prevent the incoming Trump administration from imposing import tariffs through a national emergency declaration without Congressional approval. The Prevent Tariff Abuse Act, co-authored by Democrats Suzan DelBene of Washington and Don Beyer of Virginia, would stop the president from imposing tariffs…… Continue Reading
