Lawsuit over list of potential non-citizens flagged on Iowa voter rolls
Secretary of State Paul Pate is being sued for directing election workers to challenge the ballots of over 2000 people who he says got a driver’s license when they were […]
Kansas governor says long-term funding strategy needed on water plan
Years of drought have sped up conversations in Kansas to address future water quality and availability concerns. Gov. Laura Kelly says the state is looking at long-term strategies for funding […]
Live cattle, hogs mixed heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were mixed, waiting to see how much direct business there was left to be done. Feeders were down on technical selling. December […]
Farmer investment helps leverage grant for export facility
An investment by soybean farmer organizations helped leverage a grant that will improve a major west coast export facility. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition tells Brownfield the Tacoma […]
Nebraska Congressman says upcoming USMCA review will be crucial
A U.S. Congressman from Nebraska says Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports is a violation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. Adrian Smith tells Brownfield it’s a key item to […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 31, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.10 and 3/4, down 3/4 centNov. soybeans closed at $9.82 and 1/2, up 6 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $299.50, down $2.10Dec. soybean oil closed at […]
Congress members seek USDA accountability in Pure Prairie Poultry failure
A group of lawmakers is pressing the USDA for answers on its loan and grant oversight practices after a recent recipient, Pure Prairie Poultry, abruptly closed. Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden tells […]
Soybeans firm, with corn mixed, wheat down
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Soybeans continued to be influenced by the strength in soybean and global vegetable oils, in addition to the bullish crush margins. The […]
Farmer-focused school food supply chain presents opportunities
The chair of the National Farm to School Network says creating farmer-focused incentives could provide greater food supply chain resiliency. May Tsupros tells Brownfield, “In the United States, school food […]
Some optimism remains for farm bill to get to finish line in 2024
There is still some optimism that Congress can pass a farm bill before the end of the year. Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska tells Brownfield… “Hopefully we can act on […]
