Senate Ag Committee’s budget proposal gets a Byrd bath
A budget proposal from the U.S. Senate Ag Committee that funds some farm bill programs is going through the next step in reconciliation this week. Robbie Minnich with the National […]
Immigration enforcement contradictions raise concerns
Leaders from agriculture and food industry groups are calling on the Trump administration to support immigration policies that protect skilled workers. During a call with reporters Tuesday, Executive Director of […]
Ethanol industry riding upswing
The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says the ethanol industry is firing on all cylinders. Scott Richman tells Brownfield, “We’ve had the administration come along and provide waivers […]
Visitors can now see live sharks up-close at central Iowa zoo’s aquarium
Iowa’s largest zoo is adding sharks to its Big Reef Aquarium for the first time. Two bamboo sharks, named Snoopy and Pluto, were introduced this week at Blank Park Zoo […]
Ethanol production recedes from record levels
Ethanol production backed off a little bit last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.109 million barrels per day, 11,000 lower than the previous week’s all-time high, […]
Ag industry mixed on U.S. Senate’s approach to SAF tax credits
The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the U.S. Senate is taking a different approach to Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credits in its budget proposal compared to the U.S. […]
The impact of tariffs on young, beginning farmers
A farmer from eastern Iowa says he’s concerned about the impact tariffs could have on future generations of farmers and ranchers. Matthew Willimack is a sixth-generation farmer from DeWitt and […]
Governor Kehoe approves funds for MO State Fair projects
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has approved a $55 million investment for two new stalling barns at the Missouri State Fair. Kehoe tells Brownfield “Governor Parson and legislators started that before […]
Focus on stewardship, not moral posturing
Commentary. Farming practices in America have been under public scrutiny for well over a century, but the intensity and focus of that scrutiny have evolved significantly over time. While I […]
Ag groups ask MAHA Commission for more transparency
More than 250 ag organizations are asking the Make America Healthy Again Commission to be more transparent as they develop policy recommendations for child nutrition. The commission didn’t take input […]
