Water rights hot topic in Missouri
The president of the Missouri Soybean Association says protecting water rights is at the top of the group’s legislative priorities. Renee Fordyce, who farms near Bethany, says proactive legislation has […]
Protecting trade a priority
The CEO of the Missouri Corn Growers Association says protecting trade relationships will be crucial to the ag economy. Bradley Schad tells Brownfield it’s vital that farmers are protected if […]
Tariff concerns adding uncertainty to U.S. agriculture
Ongoing trade tensions and global conflicts are creating uncertainty around the future of U.S. agriculture. National Farmers Union president Rob Larew says the organization has long standing policy around the use […]
Senator Ernst defends President Trump’s order to freeze spending
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says President Trump is scrutinizing federal spending with his recent actions which at least temporarily suspended funding for government programs and agencies. Ernst says she wants […]
Soybean processor sees surge in farmer selling
A grain merchandiser says he’s seen a flurry of soybean deliveries this month because of several factors. Jeff Johnston with Zeeland Farm Services tells Brownfield, “It’s almost like harvesting our plants, we […]
Beck’s expands Nebraska footprint with new seed warehouse
Photo by Farmacy Seed and Chemical. Emily Keiser, a marketing and sales specialist at local Beck’s dealer Farmacy Seed and Chemical, says the new site will help farmers have local […]
Cash dairy market lower with little Friday activity
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower with very little trading Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.02 at $0.64. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks […]
Ag bankers concerned over ag economy
The senior vice president of agricultural and rural banking policy with the American Bankers Association says the organization is still concerned about the ag economy. Ed Elfmann tells Brownfield, “When […]
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Mississippi, Missouri River levels remain low
Pictured: Justin Glisan, state climatologist in Iowa (Photo credit: Brownfield) Iowa’s state climatologist says he’s concerned about river levels across the region. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield he’s been tracking the […]
