Duvall: Short-term pain for long-term gain?

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says ongoing tariffs could impact the viability of the ag industry. Zippy Duvall says producers can’t sustain the uncertainty much longer. “If it stretches out 18 months or two years, we will have a disaster,” he says. “But, if we can get it done we could bring…… Continue Reading

Tariff concerns continue amid global trade tensions

Many in the ag industry continue to express concern about how President Trump’s tariffs will impact the farm economy. West Central Ohio farmer Fred Yoder says the trade tensions are creating uncertainty and volatility in agriculture that the industry can’t afford. “It makes me really nervous when we start putting tariffs on our favored importers…… Continue Reading

New eminent domain law gets mixed feedback from SD ag

South Dakota agriculture has mixed reactions to the recent statewide ban of using eminent domain for carbon pipelines. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says the organization supports the ban and landowners deserve a fair, decent meeting with companies coming into the state. “To say we have to give into private industry as landowners,…… Continue Reading

Summit Carbon Solutions wants more time

Summit Carbon Solutions is asking the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission for more time to review a permit for a new carbon pipeline. In a statement, Summit Carbon Solutions tells Brownfield the new eminent domain law in South Dakota will impact the ability to conduct necessary route surveys, which are critical to demonstrating the feasibility…… Continue Reading

Anhydrous applications underway in MO

Spring fieldwork started in mid-March for some farmers in north-central Missouri. Brad Mull from Malta Bend tells Brownfield “one week ago Sunday we got a couple of days in before the rain and on Monday, we started back in spreading anhydrous and working ground.” Mull says soil conditions aren’t as dry as they have been…… Continue Reading

NFU prioritizing fairness for farmers

The president of National Farmers Union says their members are continuing to work toward fair, open, and competitive markets. Rob Larew says consolidation in agriculture is having an adverse effect on farmers. “This is our effort to make sure that monopolies are not driving agriculture and farmers decisions out there,” he says, “whether it’s in…… Continue Reading

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