Former ambassador says he’s excited for ag industry’s future under Trump administration
A former ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture says getting young people involved in agriculture remains crucial to the industry’s success. Kip Tom tells Brownfield farming […]
Parson says infrastructure investments are a highlight of his time as Governor
Governor Mike Parson is winding down six and a half years of service to the State of Missouri. He tells Brownfield’s Cyndi Young that his roots in agriculture helped shape […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau dumps raw milk policy, supports additional tractor safety trainers
Farm Bureau officials set their policy objectives Monday, and that included a change in a dairy provision. Board member Dan Meyer says Farm Bureau delegates changed direction, and removed policy […]
Corporate Transparency Act requirements on hold
Farmers won’t have to meet an end-of-year deadline to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act. The Corporate Transparency Act would have required businesses including farms to provide additional information showing […]
Senator Ernst says she supports Hegseth ‘through this process’
Senator Joni Ernst — facing a fierce backlash from Trump supporters — has issued a positive statement about Trump’s pick to head the Pentagon. Ernst had previously said Pete Hegseth […]
Minnesota farmer considering more corn on corn in 2025
Many crop farmers are considering changes with margins expected to be tight again in 2025. Southwest Minnesota crop and livestock producer Krist Wollum says he’d like to stay with his […]
Corn, wheat up ahead of WASDE numbers
Soybeans were mixed, mostly weak. Traders adjusted spreads, keeping an eye on demand and crop weather in Argentina and Brazil. Those conditions generally look favorable at this point, with most […]
HPAI cases picking up steam in Iowa
Iowa’s ag secretary says his agency is closely monitoring some recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry flocks. Mike Naig says there have been three cases in the […]
140 year old Iowa train depot is focus of restoration, new exhibits
The project to restore a historic Iowa train depot will include new exhibits to show the influence of railroads on population growth and tourism. The 140-year-old depot in Spirit Lake […]
Ag equipment layoffs a concern heading into 2025
An ag economist says he’s concerned about the continued layoffs that have occurred throughout the ag equipment industry. Ernie Goss with Creighton University says farm equipment sales dropped for a […]
