Ag economist warns Middle East conflict has economy teetering
An agricultural economist says ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East has the global economy on edge. Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus with Virginia Tech University, tells Brownfield, “We’ve got the […]
Rising fuel and fertilizer costs are hitting U.S. producers differently, with smaller operations feeling the squeeze
An ag economist says the rise in input costs is impacting producers differently. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says larger producers likely purchased fuel and fertilizer at the […]
Negotiator cites ‘momentum’ in Iowa property tax negotiations
Two key statehouse decision makers say yesterday’s Senate vote on a property tax plan is “productive,” but negotiations continue over what should be in the final package. The senate’s action […]
Weathering the storm of a challenging ag economy
Ohio farmer Eric Tipton says farmers are facing one of the toughest economic years in recent history. “It’s not sustainable,” he says. “Something needs to get fixed.” Michigan Senator, Elissa […]
Iowans are needed to net and count bumble bees
Volunteers are needed across Iowa to help the state DNR survey the health of our bumble bee populations. Stephanie Shepherd, a wildlife biologist with the agency, says Iowa’s taking part […]
Mixed precipitation and rising temps shape late-April forecast for farmers
Warmer weather and mixed precipitation are forecast over most major U.S. growing regions the last half of April. Vaisala Xweather senior ag forecaster Donald Keeney says temperature swings should give […]
Illinois soybean farmers celebrate state’s move to B20
The government relations committee chair with the Illinois Soybean Association says more soybeans will be crushed now that the state has entered the final step in its implementation of B20. […]
Midwest farmers offered financial safety net for cutting nitrogen
Farmers in several Midwestern states could be eligible for the Practical Farmers of Iowa N Rate Risk Protection Program. PFI senior field crops viability coordinator Chelsea Ferrie says corn growers […]
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Feenstra Raises Possibility of Requiring Private Schools to Accept All Students
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra says if he’s elected governor, he would “consider” changes to state law tied to taxpayer funding for private school expenses. Speaking with reporters yesterday, Feenstra said […]