Wisconsin considering a school margarine ban
New legislation has been introduced in Wisconsin that would require school districts to serve real butter in school meal programs. State Senator Howard Marklein is the Senate author of the […]
Farmers for Free Trade calling for congressional tariff authority
The Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director says he’s hopeful the U.S. Supreme Court this week can help get tariff authority back into the hands of Congress. Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield, “I think that the President […]
Nationwide Insurance donates life-saving grain rescue tubes to 62 fire departments across the U.S
A senior official with Nationwide Insurance says 62 fire departments across the country have received life-saving equipment critical to farmers. Laramie Sandquist, senior assistant vice president with Nationwide Agribusiness, says the […]
U.S. soybean market awaits confirmation of China’s 12-million-ton purchase pledge
China has committed to purchasing 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of January, and market analysts continue to watch for confirmation China is buying. Kristi Van […]
Missouri groups ramp up hunger relief efforts through Drive to Feed Kids grants
The director of Missouri Farmers Care says there has been an increased interest in feeding local communities in Missouri this fall. Ashley McCarty says the MFC Foundation is awarding more […]
Nebraska Farm Bureau sees both challenges and promise in ag policies
The head of Nebraska Farm Bureau says the Trump Administration has been giving mixed signals, but he’s confident its committed to supporting U.S. agriculture. Mark McHargue says the plan […]
New trade frameworks offering little support for corn market
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says recently announced trade frameworks haven’t done much for the corn market. Matt Bennett tells Brownfield, “It’s probably a longer-term play when you look at corn.” […]
Three new cases of HPAI found in LaGrange County, Indiana
Three new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been found on a commercial egg laying facility, […]
U.S. Senate advances more USDA nominees
The U.S. Senate Ag Committee has approved three USDA nominees out of committee this week. Mindy Brashears is being considered for the Under Secretary of Food Safety, Stella Yvette Herrell […]
Ag sector watching as Supreme Court considers the legality of President Trump’s use of tariffs
All eyes are on the Supreme Court this week as it considers the legality of President Trumps’ tariff actions. Rusty Rumley is a senior staff attorney at the National Agricultural […]