Rapid food safety testing could be a year away
Researchers are about a year away from developing rapid tests to detect some foodborne illnesses. Michigan State University Nano BioSensor researcher Vangie Alocilja is leading a project to develop a […]
Unprecedented uncertainty around farm bill
It’s an unprecedented time in farm bill discussions. Jonathan Coppess leads the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois. “I’m not sure when we’ve seen this level of […]
MSU Innovation Center bringing research solutions to farmers
Connecting research to ag start-ups, the Michigan State University Innovation Center serves as a link to find solutions for agricultural challenges. AgBio Technology Manager Julia Miller tells Brownfield, “Most of […]
Giant holiday lights display in central Iowa is considered ‘Instagram heaven’
Only about two weeks remain to visit one of Iowa’s largest holiday displays, and one of very few you can walk through to admire the dazzling array of lights, decorations, […]
Sheriff gives update on fatal crash
The Sioux County Sheriff has released additional information and the names of the victims of Wednesday’s fatal crash, and another has died. On Wednesday, December 11, at 5:25 a.m., the […]
National Farmers Union of Canada concerned about potentially massive scale of sustainable aviation fuel
Canada’s National Farmers Union is concerned about the potential scale of the sustainable aviation fuel market. Director of climate crisis policy and action Darrin Qualman says the airline industry plans […]
Michigan Farm Bureau members encouraging deer donations
Michigan Farm Bureau is among the many state farm groups across the Great Lakes who are raising concerns about deer damage. Director of the Public Policy and Commodity Division Matt […]
AgroLiquid to acquire Monty’s Plant Food Company
AgroLiquid has announced it plans to acquire Monty’s Plant Food Company to help expand its innovation in agricultural crop nutrition. Monty’s Plant Food is a Louisville-based specialist in soil health […]
Tax policy could change in 2025
2025 will be a big year for tax policy. The 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act is set to expire next year. The director of government affairs at the American […]
Concern next Trump EPA could “reprise giving out Small Refinery Exemptions”
There’s concern Small Refinery Exemptions could ramp up during President Trump’s second term. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner suggests the SRE program was abused by the first Trump […]
