Boender thankful to have served as Iowa FFA State Reporter
Photo of Kadence Boender by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The outgoing state reporter for Iowa FFA says she’s thankful for her year of service. Kadence Boender tells Brownfield state officers have a […]
Markets continue to assess tariff talks
An ag economist says gains in the grain markets over the last week was good news for farmers. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “This is exactly what you want […]
Used equipment market holds firm
An ag equipment sales specialist says the market has stabilized despite the downturn in the ag economy. Tim Meyer with Sullivan Auctioneers says, “We did see a little bit of […]
Illinois bill would alter state’s purchasing habits
The communications coordinator with the Illinois Stewardship Alliance says a bill making its way through the General Assembly would alter the state’s buying habits for the betterment of the food […]
NFU supports Congressional oversight of tariff regulation
The president of the National Farmers Union says Congressional oversight of tariffs could help bring some stability to the ag economy. Rob Larew tells Brownfield NFU supports fair trade and […]
Advancing Markets for Producers could give climate programs a second chance
The USDA is overhauling the Biden-era Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities Program. The department says the initiative, renamed Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP), has been reformed to align with the […]
An active, moisture-laden pattern ahead for the Heartland; milder to warmer days for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Colder-than-normal conditions will be largely limited to […]
Indiana governor creates Make Indiana Healthy Again Initiative
Indiana Governor Mike Braun says Indiana farmers are part of the solution for the Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative. Braun says an overhaul of the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will […]
Arkansas Governor calls for SNAP reform
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has requested a waiver from the USDA that would allow changes to the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). She says the proposal is an […]
More certainty for E15 this summer
Supporters of year-round E15 are looking forward to more certainty this summer driving season. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says EPA is allowing several states to sell fuel blended […]