Grassley frustrated with Brazil’s ethanol tariffs
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s asking the Trump administration to address Brazil’s 18% tariff on ethanol imports. “Brazil’s unfair tariffs have allowed the country to shelter its domestic ethanol […]
Running out of time for old crop
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says farmers with bins full of old crop are running out of time. Matt Bennett, who also farms in central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “A lot of […]
Self-sabotage a problem in agriculture
Commentary. I have been writing about it in this column for more than twenty years, yet it never ceases to amaze me how otherwise rational adults can turn into combative […]
Minnesota Summer Beef Tour highlights include strong prices, good weather
Cattle producers in the Upper Midwest are encouraged by strong beef prices and beneficial weather. Speaking to Brownfield during the Minnesota Cattlemen’s Summer Beef Tour in Little Falls, Minnesota, Minnesota […]
Capital gains tax update coming in Missouri
The immediate past president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says he’s glad to see a bill that addresses the capital gains tax get signed into law. Chuck Miller says capital […]
Missouri to require permit for out of state water use
A bill recently signed into law would require a permitting process to ship water out of Missouri. “We’re seeing it today, countries, states and regions fighting over access to water […]
Missouri Farm Bureau health plan becomes law
A bill that would allow Missouri Farm Bureau to offer a health plan to its members was signed into law on Monday. Governor Mike Kehoe says Missouri’s farm families will […]
Missouri Farm Bureau health plan signed into law
A bill that would allow Missouri Farm Bureau to offer a health plan to its members was signed into law on Monday. Governor Mike Kehoe says Missouri’s farm families will […]
Farmer frustrated by crop protection tool restrictions
A farmer in southeast Nebraska says restrictions on some crop protection tools are making it more difficult to manage weed pressure. “Weed prevention is a big problem.” Clint Damme of […]
Biofuels industry driving soybean oil demand
The CEO of the Kansas Soybean Association says demand for biofuels is helping increase soybean oil production. Kaleb Little tells Brownfield says there’s been significant growth for biodiesel and renewable […]