Dairy PRIDE Act reintroduced
A Wisconsin Senator has re-introduced legislation that would limit dairy terms to real dairy products. Senator Tammy Baldwin recently re-introduced the Dairy PRIDE Act with minor changes from last session. […]
Visit to Indonesia shows trade promise
The vice chair of the Illinois Soybean Association says he’s seen firsthand the potential for American soybean products in Indonesia. Brady Holst, who farms in western Illinois, says a recently […]
Tax, legal hurdles complicate selling the farm
An agricultural law attorney says selling the farm without proper planning can have huge tax implications. Will McKinley with Menn Law Firm tells Brownfield when there’s no family member or […]
Margins, trade uncertainty, weather top of mind for Iowa farmers at state fair
Farmers outlined some of their top concerns at the Iowa State Fair on Friday. North-central Iowa farmer Stu Swanson, the outgoing president of Iowa Corn, says managing the price of […]
Several factors influencing farm machinery market
A global equipment manufacturer says there are several factors impacting the current farm machinery market. Eric Raby, senior vice president for the Americas with CLAAS says they’re seeing a […]
Johnson: farmers will wait for fair trade
A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says ag trade should be fair. Dusty Johnson tells Brownfield the Trump administration is trying to level the playing field by addressing non-tariff trade […]
New policy brief highlights ways to reverse ag trade deficit
A former trade ambassador says the United States should be working to reverse its nearly $50 billion ag trade deficit. Kip Tom, an Indiana farmer, says a lack of new trade deals […]
A shift from free to fair trade
The executive director of South Dakota Soybean says the U.S. trade focus has shifted in the last few years. “It used to be about free trade and now, it’s more […]
Iconic pork flip draws politicos to hottest part of Iowa State Fair
The 2025 Iowa State Fair doesn’t end until Sunday night, giving a few more politicians a chance to engage in what’s turned out to be common exercise for vote-seekers. Dana […]
How to stay safe during the sweltering state fair
At least 300,000 people are expected at the Iowa State Fair over its final three days, as the forecast for Des Moines calls for mostly sunny skies and steamy high […]
