A member of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says there is a slim possibility of getting a bill passed before the end of the fiscal year. U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R, Indiana) tells Brownfield a lack of ag in the proposed farm bill is to blame for the hold up in Washington. “Those of us that know…… Continue Reading
Senator Baldwin introduces new meat business innovation bill
The agriculture secretary at Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says a new bill in the U.S. Senate that provides grant and technical assistance to farmers, ranchers and processors in the U.S. meat industry shows promise. “Any investment in the resiliency of the food supply chain is a good investment.” Randy Romanski tells…… Continue Reading
Drought widens across the Plains
A climatologist says moderate drought has expanded across the Plains. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says scattered rains and extreme heat has dried out soils in recent weeks. “For those folks that are irrigating there, you’re probably seeing the first really widespread applications of water this year,” he says. “We’ve been pretty…… Continue Reading
LISTEN: Carrie Underwood Elevates Papa Roach’s Leave the Light On
As Underwood begins singing, you can sense how the message will hit country music audiences. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Michigan 4-H plates available for drivers soon
Michigan 4-H license plates were approved in the latest budget to help raise funds for the state’s largest youth organization. Lisa Bottomley, co-director of Michigan State University Extension’s Children and Youth Institute which oversees the program, tells Brownfield the Michigan 4-H Foundation will distribute the funds raised through grants. “Using these dollars to support some…… Continue Reading
How can farmers manage their input spending with commodity prices dropping?
Lower market prices are forcing farmers to make tough decisions. Rabobank vice president of oils, grains, and seed Owen Wagner explains what farmers need to reduce spending. The post How can farmers manage their input spending with commodity prices dropping? appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Hemp seed for chicken feed under consideration
Hemp seed may soon find its way into chicken feed. Rachel Berry, president of the Illinois Hemp Growers Association, says an upcoming vote by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) could be huge for the hemp industry. “It’s only 20% hemp in with the feed, but this has been an ongoing investment I…… Continue Reading
LISTEN: Wilson, Lambert Drop the Strong, Sensitive ‘Good Horses’
“Good Horses” marks the first time Lainey Wilson has ever included a duet on her own album. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Luke Bryan Honors His Late Sister, Kelly, Onstage With Hat
In remembering Toby Keith, Luke Bryan was also thinking about his sister, Kelly. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Gretchen Wilson Gets Real Honest About Carrie Underwood
“I think every woman in country music probably had a little bit of fear when that voice came out,” she says. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
