Brandon Peoples

Brandon graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Media from the University of Central Missouri in 2007. He’s worked in radio in both Kansas and Nebraska, including as News Director for KMAN in Manhattan, KVOE in Emporia and KHAS in Hastings, NE. He started his radio career in Broken Bow, NE as a Sports Director…Continue Reading

Ag policy expert hoping for momentum to advance farm bill

An ag policy expert says he wants to see Congress act soon on the farm bill. Jordan Dux with the Nebraska Farm Bureau tells Brownfield many ag groups are in Washington, D.C. this week lobbying lawmakers to take action before the end of the year. “We’re trying to build momentum now to get us into the lame duck to see if we can get something across…Continue Reading

Narrow margins still troubling pork producers

Some input costs aren’t coming down for U.S. pork producers and it’s putting pressure on margins. Scott Hays, a Missouri pork producer and past president of the National Pork Producers Council, says feed costs, which are a large portion of production costs, have declined.  “But our fixed cost, you know those other costs, we’re feeling…Continue Reading

RFA rep not expecting permanent E-15 standards this year

A representative with the Renewable Fuels Association says he doesn’t expect permanent standards for E-15 to be taken up by Congress this year. Robert White tells Brownfield they will continue to push for year-round E-15. “We remain vigilant working with our champions, especially those here in Nebraska and the surrounding states to push that at…Continue Reading

Farmland market weakening, but not weak

The farmland market is not immune to the downturn in the ag economy. Hertz Real Estate Services president Doug Hensley says what’s happening to ag land values is similar to other parts of agriculture. But he tells Brownfield while the market is weakening, he wouldn’t call it weak. The post Farmland market weakening, but not…Continue Reading

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