Michigan-grown foods in schools could see less support from state
Incentives for schools to purchase Michigan-grown foods are at risk as state lawmakers work toward passing the budget for next year. Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee Chair Sue Shink […]
Climate change cuts global crop yields, even when farmers adapt
An assistant professor of agricultural and consumer economics at the University of Illinois says a new study shows the global food system faces growing risks from climate change, even as […]
Senate Ag Committee’s budget proposal gets a Byrd bath
A budget proposal from the U.S. Senate Ag Committee that funds some farm bill programs is going through the next step in reconciliation this week. Robbie Minnich with the National […]
Immigration enforcement contradictions raise concerns
Leaders from agriculture and food industry groups are calling on the Trump administration to support immigration policies that protect skilled workers. During a call with reporters Tuesday, Executive Director of […]
Ethanol industry riding upswing
The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says the ethanol industry is firing on all cylinders. Scott Richman tells Brownfield, “We’ve had the administration come along and provide waivers […]
Ethanol production recedes from record levels
Ethanol production backed off a little bit last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.109 million barrels per day, 11,000 lower than the previous week’s all-time high, […]
Ag industry mixed on U.S. Senate’s approach to SAF tax credits
The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the U.S. Senate is taking a different approach to Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credits in its budget proposal compared to the U.S. […]
The impact of tariffs on young, beginning farmers
A farmer from eastern Iowa says he’s concerned about the impact tariffs could have on future generations of farmers and ranchers. Matthew Willimack is a sixth-generation farmer from DeWitt and […]
Governor Kehoe approves funds for MO State Fair projects
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has approved a $55 million investment for two new stalling barns at the Missouri State Fair. Kehoe tells Brownfield “Governor Parson and legislators started that before […]
Focus on stewardship, not moral posturing
Commentary. Farming practices in America have been under public scrutiny for well over a century, but the intensity and focus of that scrutiny have evolved significantly over time. While I […]