Farm Bureau delegates say USDA services are essential
Delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting say it’s time the federal government considers food production as vital as the national defense. Clark Turner is a farmer and voting […]
Nationwide, year-round E15 nears reality as stakeholders advance D.C. talks
The executive director of the Minnesota Biofuels Association indicates year-round nationwide E15 is getting closer to reality. Brian Werner says renewable fuel and refiner stakeholders are meeting in Washington D.C. […]
Senate confirms Julie Callahan as USTR’s chief ag negotiator
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Julie Callahan as chief ag negotiator within the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. President Trump nominated Callahan for the position in July. During a […]
45Z tax credits set to bring windfall to ethanol plants
Major changes to the 45Z tax credit are set to go into effect at the end of the month. Scott Irwin, ag economist at the University of Illinois, says the […]
Lillibridge encourages beginning cattle producers to start small, stay practical
A cattle producer from eastern Iowa says the industry needs more young and beginning producers. “Us older generation, we’re kind of a dying breed,” said Lance Lillibridge. Lillibridge tells Brownfield […]
Duvall urges White House to prioritize long-standing farm labor issues
The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says he wants the Trump administration to tackle the on-going labor crisis. Speaking with reporters last week, Zippy Duval says it’s been […]
Turkey industry backs Senate push for USDA action on HPAI vaccination plan
Leaders in the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee are urging USDA to prioritize a vaccine strategy for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Minnesota turkey grower John Zimmerman, who served as chair of […]
Iowa farmer urges long-term support after meeting with President Trump
An Iowa farmer who joined President Trump to announce a bridge payment program suggests the administration knows more help is needed. Cordt Holub says he sat next to the President […]
Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference. The post Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference
Brownfield’s Larry Lee covers the Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference. The post Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story