Bright future for MO FFA
The president of Missouri FFA says the future of agriculture is bright. Andi Belt from northeast Missouri tells Brownfield “these kids just getting started in the organization have a really […]
Bill banning lab-grown protein dies in SD Senate
A bill that would have banned the sale of lab-grown protein for 10 years in South Dakota has failed in the Senate. A second vote was considered after a tie […]
John Deere confirms 119 layoffs in Ankeny, Iowa
John Deere is planning a workforce reduction at its Des Moines Works plant in Ankeny, Iowa. In a statement to Brownfield, Deere says 119 employees are losing their jobs as […]
How a budget year could impact Ohio agriculture
Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. An Ohio state representative says he’s concerned about how the governor’s budget proposal will impact the state’s ag industry. District 65 Representative David Thomas tells […]
ODA: Ohio has become a hotspot for avian flu
Ohio’s director of ag says the state has become a national hotspot for highly pathogenic avian influenza this year. Brian Baldridge says more than 11.5 million birds have been depopulated because […]
10th annual Give FFA Day helps strengthen National FFA programs
Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. The National FFA Foundation plays a significant role in strengthening nationwide FFA programs through Give FFA Day. Kimberly Coveney, the senior manager of giving development, says […]
Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale sets records
Record prices in the cattle market are carrying over to the bull market. Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension beef specialist, says the 2025 Illinois Performance Tested Bull (IPT) Sale […]
Michigan legislature passes paid sick leave, minimum wage bills
The Chairman of the Michigan House Agriculture Committee says the state legislature has been able to come to agreement on new wage requirements. Jerry Neyer tells Brownfield paid sick time […]
Brevant investing in the future of agriculture
Brevant seeds celebrated National FFA Week by continuing a program that invests in the future of agriculture. Caleb Quinlan, retail sales agronomist in Missouri, says their Turn the Bag Blue […]
Verslues to retire
The CEO of MFA Incorporated, a farm cooperative based in Missouri, will be retiring this fall. Ernie Verslues has been at MFA for nearly 40 years and has been leading […]
