USDA invests $152 million in Iowa rural development
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced more than $150 million in investments for nearly 20 rural development projects in Iowa. Speaking at the Iowa State Fair in Des […]
Rollins says funding for ag research remains a priority for administration
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration remains committed to supporting research and development. Speaking with reporters in Nebraska on Saturday, she told Brownfield some funding for university research […]
Getting more veggies in kids’ diets
Vegetables by Bayer and DNO Produce are teaming up to promote healthy eating habits among school-aged children. Alex DiNovo, president of DNO Produce, says the mission is to increase access, […]
More nutrition and less food waste
Innovation in plant breeding has allowed companies like Bayer to develop seed solutions that help farmers and consumers. Jenny Maloney, director of external engagement with Bayer Vegetable Seeds, says that’s […]
Research station serves as Michigan’s meeting place
The head of AgroLiquid says the North Central Research Station helps ground test new technologies alongside real-world farm management strategies. Nick Bancroft tells Brownfield the mid-Michigan site has grown to […]
Smith: Trump administration aware of India’s unfair trade practices with rice
The chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee says the Trump administration is aware of India’s unfair trade practices with rice. Jason Smith from Missouri says a report […]
USDA issues payment for Additional Payment Program II
Some crop insurance companies will be getting a one-time payment from the USDA for administering specialty crop insurance contracts in 2022 and 2023. Tom Sell works with the Crop Insurance […]
USDA issues payment for Additional Payment Program II
Some crop insurance companies will be getting a one-time payment from the USDA for administering specialty crop insurance contracts in 2022 and 2023. Tom Sell works with the Crop Insurance […]
Coalition in Congress pushes for H-2A wage adjustments
A bicameral, bipartisan coalition in Congress is urging the Department of Labor to reform how H-2A guest worker wages are calculated to make the program more accessible for farmers. The […]
Nebraska farmer indicted for crop insurance fraud
A farmer in south-central Nebraska has been indicted by a grand jury for crop insurance fraud. The U.S. District Court of Nebraska says Tyson Bauer of Thayer County made false […]