Two Democratic members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee say Republican proposals that would cut funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are a hurdle for a new farm bill. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13th) tells Brownfield, “A lot of us voted against a farm bill last year because there were $30 billion of cuts to […]
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The co-founder of Lakril (LOCK-rill) Technologies says the company’s bio-based acrylics could be a boon for corn farmers. Chris Nicholas says
For the first time ever, the USDA has implemented a safeguard trigger on a limited amount of sugar containing products coming
The executive director of the Missouri Pork Association says he’s been concerned about the trading relationship between the U.S. and China
A market analyst is encouraging farmers to prepare for a seasonal high in corn futures. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing
Some farmers in Iowa say they have several ag policy concerns. Duane Aistrope in Fremont County tells Brownfield he’s been focused
An extension agronomist says weed control is critical during the early parts of the growing season. Meaghan Anderson is with Iowa
An ag economist says higher input costs and volatility from tariffs have put downward pressure on farmland prices. Ernie Goss with
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were up, waiting on direct business to develop. June
