The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says better management of the state’s deer herd is at the forefront of member’s minds. Brian Duncan says farmers are losing money to wildlife. “This very real economic impact, especially in southern Illinois.” He says, “Forty acres with timber on four sides, you know, they don’t stand a…… Continue Reading
Baldwin confronts FDA officials on dairy labeling
A dairy state Senator remains critical of the Food and Drug Administration for failing to enforce dairy labeling standards. Tammy Baldwin from Wisconsin confronted FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf and Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee hearing on the diabetes and obesity epidemics in America. Baldwin says consumers…… Continue Reading
Illinois Farm Bureau board welcomes four new members
Four new farmers were elected to the Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Directors at the organization’s annual meeting. IFB board members are elected to two-year terms. The post Illinois Farm Bureau board welcomes four new members appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Hawkins re-elected to third term as Missouri Farm Bureau president
The president of the Missouri Farm Bureau has been reelected to a third term. St. Clair County farmer, Garrett Hawkins, won reelection at the organization’s 110th annual meeting. Hawkins was elected to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Board of Directors in January 2024, and in 2025, he will begin service on the executive committee of…… Continue Reading
Modest changes for weekly ethanol production
U.S. ethanol production rebounded slightly last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.073 million barrels per day, up 5,000 from the previous week’s holiday impacted activity, and 4,000 above a year ago. Operating margins have tightened, but ethanol producers continue to expect strong consumer demand. Ethanol stocks were reported at 22.648 million…… Continue Reading
December proclaimed Christmas Tree Month in Missouri
December is officially Christmas Tree Month in Missouri. Governor Mike Parson presented a proclamation to winners of the Missouri Christmas Tree Association’s annual wreath and tree contests, held earlier this year. Lloyd’s Family Farm in Ashland won the tree contest and has provided a 10-foot tree to the Missouri Capitol. The 2024 winning wreath comes…… Continue Reading
Don Jr. With Florida Socialite Amid Kimberly Guilfoyle Split
The best, it seems, is not yet to come after all. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
This Country Singer Was One of the Most-Googled Names of 2024
Sometimes the spotlight is not welcome. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Minnesota dairy farmer hoping for sustained price improvement
A Minnesota dairy farmer is hoping for market stability in 2025. Dan Glessing of Waverly tells Brownfield milk prices were okay this year. “But at the end of the day we do need to see some sustained higher prices in order for (dairy) businesses to continue on. Looking forward, I’ve heard 2025 is going to…… Continue Reading
DJ Earworm’s 2024 United State of Pop Mix Has a Country Twist
The DJ’s annual pop mega-mix includes a number of country and country-inspired smashes from 2024. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
