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 […]
IFB applauds changes to nuisance wildlife permits
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the state’s farmers should soon see relief from nuisance wildlife. Brian Duncan, who also farms in Ogle County, says legislation passed during […]
New features coming to 2025 Farm Technology Days
Wisconsin’s 2025 Farm Technology Days will have another way to arrive easily and a new after-hours feature. Retired farmer and pilot Jim Curns is on the planning committee. He tells […]
Some farmers say 2025 has been one of the toughest years of their career
Some farmers say 2025 has been one of the toughest years of their careers. West central Indiana farmer Kevin Cox says consistent rainfall and a late start to planting has […]
Iowa’s congressional delegation says Iran cannot be allowed nuclear weapons
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says President Trump is projecting “peace through strength” as tensions in the Middle East escalate. Trump has called for the “unconditional surrender” of Iran, while Iran’s […]
Tropical development could determine July and August weather
Brownfield ag meterologist Greg Soulje is watching how tropical weather develops to predict growing conditions for the Midwest later this summer. “We talk about the Tropics because when they come […]
Supreme Court SRE decision welcomed by renewable fuels groups
The Supreme Court has determined there is only one venue appropriate for legal challenges to small refinery exemption decisions. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says the Court agreed with […]
