Stabenow introduces farm bill in committee

U.S. Senate Ag Committee chair Debbie Stabenow has introduced her version of a farm bill for consideration. The proposed legislation includes $39 billion in new resources including $20 billion for a farm safety net that would increase reference prices and provide immediate assistance to producers impacted by severe weather and declining revenue. The Democratic version increases…… Continue Reading

Cheesemakers, dairy cooperative pleased with final FMMO decision

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service released their final decision on the federal milk marketing orders last week, and some groups are satisfied with what farmers and their cooperatives will vote on. The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is pleased with USDA’s changes between last spring’s proposed rule and the new final rule regarding make allowances.  The final…… Continue Reading

Ample propane supplies this winter

An industry expert says there should plenty of propane on hand this winter. Mike Newland, director of agriculture business development with the Propane Education & Research Council, tells Brownfield… “Corn season and corn harvest was a bit of a miss as far as drying corn goes this year.”  He says, “My guess is everyone would’ve…… Continue Reading

More Weed Control Solutions

Corteva Agriscience U.S. Product Manager for soybean herbicides Drake Robards says the company will offer three new products in 2025. He tells Brownfield Kyber Pro Herbicide and Sonic Boom Herbicide are preemergence herbicides, and Enversa is a post-emerge herbicide. The post More Weed Control Solutions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

Expanding markets for U.S. soy

A farmer leader with the United Soybean Board says the soy checkoff is focused on developing new international markets. Minnesota farmer Patrick O’Leary says growing export markets is crucial for U.S. soybean demand. “It’s one of the few proteins where we’re getting all nine essential amino acids that humans need,” he says. “As we look…… Continue Reading

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