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Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 12 | Three Year Plan
In this episode, Missouri Soybean CEO Gary Wheeler discusses the organization’s farmer-driven strategic planning process for the next 3 years. He outlines the key priorities of demand growth, proactive education, and innovative research that were shaped directly by the soybean farmer board. Wheeler emphasizes the importance of partnerships and staying focused on the organization’s core…… Continue Reading
Farm bill extension deal underway
Attempts to include disaster assistance as part of a farm bill extension over the weekend have failed. Farm Credit Council CEO Todd Van Hoose tells Brownfield farmers and ranchers need economic and disaster assistance. “We’ve had droughts and we’ve had floods and we’ve had wildfires and there’s been a lot of disasters this year across…… Continue Reading
Farmers Union Industries still profitable in tough farm economy
The President and CEO of Farmers Union Industries says the slowdown in farm equipment purchases is impacting their manure spreader and trailer business. Dale Bednarek tells Brownfield their Artex Redwood Falls, Minnesota plant began the year with a backlog of spreader orders, but they’re caught up and looking for business. “We didn’t anticipate the slowdown…… Continue Reading
Temps & weather in a broad range across the Heartland; mild throughout the Midwest
Across the Corn Belt, rain stretches from southern Missouri into the lower Ohio Valley. In fact, rain has become heavy enough in parts of southwestern Missouri to spark flash flooding. Meanwhile, mild weather covers the Midwest, with Monday’s high temperatures expected to range from near 30°F in the Red River Valley of the North to…… Continue Reading
Reflecting on the year that was
Indiana Farm Bureau’s president Randy Kron says several policy issues took center stage for members in 2024. “We’ve had some issues with the Salamonie Mills failure and we’re working together with other stakeholders to make sure we tweak the statue and hoping we can get some changes,” he says. “represented. “Representative Culp carried a bill…… Continue Reading
Officers re-elected during 2024 Ohio Farm Bureau Convention
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s president has been elected to serve another term. Members re-elected Chesterland native Bill Patterson during last week’s state convention. Cy Prettyman from New Bloomington will remain the first vice president of the organization. His will also continue to serve as the District 7 representative. Wellington’s Adele Flynn was selected for a…… Continue Reading
How Frying Pans Make People Sick: Teflon Flu Symptoms List
A spike in flu cases has some concerned about how people are using their cookware. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Unseasonably mild weather next week on the Plains; near-seasonal temps across the Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures across the eastern one-third of the U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will stretch from the Pacific Coast to the Plains and upper Midwest. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather in southern sections of…… Continue Reading
Ripple effects of slumping ag economy
The down farm economy is taking a toll on employment in at least one Midwestern state. Iowa Farm Bureau economics and research manager Christopher Pudenz says recent analysis shows the downturn could claim more than 11,000 jobs in the state. And he tells Brownfield the trend is likely to continue. The post Ripple effects of…… Continue Reading
