Local, State & Ag News
New think tank aims to shape U.S. agrifood strategy
A new nonpartisan think tank aims to connect food, policy, and national security. Brett Sciotto, CEO of Idealyst Innovation, says they’ve launched the Center for American Food Power to help
Smith: politics and big oil slow nationwide year-round E15 push
A U.S. Senator from Minnesota says politics have made nationwide, year-round E15 an interesting topic of discussion in the Senate. “It’s hard to find someone who opposes it, yet you
Smith: politics and big oil slow nationwide year-round E15 push
A U.S. Senator from Minnesota says politics have made nationwide, year-round E15 an interesting topic of discussion in the Senate. “It’s hard to find someone who opposes it, yet you
Soybean futures fall as trade deal with China delayed, Brazil steps up exports
A market analyst says a possible delay in an upcoming U.S. and China meeting could slow progress on a trade deal, and that is part of the reason soybean futures
High-protein dairy demand drives Michigan milk processing growth
Michigan dairy processors say they have not been able to keep up with increasing demand for high-protein products. Country Fresh Dairy’s Eric Crawford recently testified before the state’s House Ag
House Ag Committee’s Farm Bill proposal focused on boosting ag research and supporting the next generation
Ohio Farm Bureau’s senior director of state and national policy says federal funding that supports key farm bill programs is critical to the future of the ag industry. Brad Bales
Conservation practices could help farms weather economic downturn, AFT CEO says
The president and CEO of American Farmland Trust says the current farm economy is creating serious financial challenges for many producers. John Piotti tells Brownfield, “Input costs are at all-time
Hull Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop in Rock Valley
A Hull woman is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop in Rock Valley allegedly led to the discovery of drugs, a loaded handgun, and three children in the vehicle.
More cows, more milk, less money to farmers in January
New USDA data shows U.S. milk production continues to grow with more cows, and more milk per cow. The National Ag Statistics Service says Milk production in January was 19,81
Closed in 2024, central Iowa wildlife refuge plans to reopen visitor center
The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge near Des Moines plans to continue environmental education and renovate its visitor center that’s been closed for nearly two years. Educational programs at the
