Grassley to Trump: importing beef from Argentina isn’t ‘America first’
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley disagrees with President Trump’s plan to import beef from Argentina to help lower prices domestically. The Iowa Republican says the move would disincentivize U.S. producers from […]
Farm Bureau calls for milk order voting reforms ahead of next USDA hearing
An American Farm Bureau economist says he’s hopeful more changes can be made to USDA’s federal milk marketing order rules before another hearing is held. Danny Munch tells Brownfield USDA […]
Trump administration’s beef plan draws support and concern
The Trump administration’s plan to lower beef prices and expand the cattle industry has drawn mixed reactions. Jeff Stolle with the Nebraska Cattleman says the best way to lower beef […]
Clean Fuels Alliance calls on USTR to fix loophole giving imports unfair advantage
Clean Fuels Alliance America is asking the U.S. Trade Representative to close the gap on imported renewable diesel exempt from reciprocal tariffs. Vice President of Federal Affairs Kurt Kovarik tells Brownfield since April, […]
Brazil’s expected record soybean crop pressuring U.S. exports and prices
A senior market advisor at Total Farm Marketing says Brazil’s expected record soybean production could potentially squeeze U.S. farmers out of the global marketplace. Naomi Blohm says on and off trade […]
Ohio pork producers give back to local veterans through fresh pork donation
The Ohio Pork Council is helping address food insecurity in rural communities through fresh pork donations across the state. Jess Stevens, a southern Ohio pork producer, says the organization recently […]
Ohio House of Representatives passes bill that delivers more than $2 billion worth of property tax relief
A state legislator says a local property tax bill recently passed by the Ohio House of Representatives could provide more than $2 billion worth of much-relief for the state’s farmers. […]
Hearing held on Wisconsin foreign ag land ownership bill
Note: Wisconsin Radio Network’s Bob Hague covered the hearing at the Capitol for Brownfield. State legislation prohibiting foreign adversaries from acquiring Wisconsin agricultural or forestry land had a hearing this […]
Rancher urges free market approach amid talk of more Argentine beef imports
A rancher in the Nebraska Sandhills says importing more beef from Argentina may not move the needle to significantly lower beef prices. Jaclyn Wilson says she visited the country several […]
Stine Seed agronomist shines light on Midwest harvest progress
Harvest progress is less clear following the cancellation of weekly USDA crop reports because of the government shutdown. Tony Lenz with Stine Seed covers portions of Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, […]