Cattle group hopes Senate will add COOL, delete EIS in farm bill
A cattle producer group has mixed feelings about the newly passed House version of the farm bill. Bill Bullard tells Brownfield R-CALF USA’s priorities for the farm bill included mandatory […]
U.S. House cuts controversial pesticide oversight provisions in farm bill
House lawmakers have voted to remove pesticide oversight provisions from the skinny farm bill that’s now being sent to the U.S. Senate. These provisions were related to the uniformity of […]
Finding fertilizer savings top of mind for many Illinois farmers
A pair of Illinois farmers say they’re taking steps to save on fertilizer costs this year. Southern Illinois farmer Granvil Travis says he’s relying on past year’s applications. “On years […]
FDA criticized following raw milk E. coli investigation
The Food and Drug Administration’s response to a recent multi-state E. coli outbreak caused by raw milk is being called into question by members of Congress. During a U.S. House […]
Biosecurity expert says ag national security risks extend beyond animal disease
A biosecurity expert says national security risks to agriculture go beyond foreign animal diseases. Marty Vanier says foreign animal disease like African Swine Fever, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and New […]
Farmers bring concerns to Ag Secretary
Farmers have told Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins that several issues need to be resolved to keep farms operating. Brad Olson is President of Wisconsin Farm Bureau, and was a participant […]
National FFA Eastern Region VP says FFA provides career readiness opportunities
The National FFA Organization is working to help students explore career opportunities in agriculture. National Eastern Region Vice President Joey Nowotny says the organization’s Career Development Events and Supervised Agriculture […]
U.S. House bills reintroduced would bring more clarity in the dairy case
Members of the U.S. House have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to clarify product labeling and require the Food and Drug Administration to enforce existing standards of identity for dairy products. Bill co-sponsor John […]
An American Soybean Association board director expects a long road ahead for the farm bill despite its passage in the U.S. House. Speaking to Brownfield just before the House passed […]
Soybean leader warns farm bill faces uphill battle in Senate
An American Soybean Association board director expects a long road ahead for the farm bill despite its passage in the U.S. House. Speaking to Brownfield just before the House passed […]