Steve Nedved
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Dec 04
Wisconsin Farm Bureau votes to “consider” possible dairy supply management
Wisconsin Farm Bureau members are not pushing for dairy supply management, but they are willing to consider it. Paul Zimmerman with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield Monday’s lively floor discussion led to policy language that opens the door for possible changes. “They adopted language that we’re willing to consider, where that way, our dairy committee, …
Dec 04
Farmers react to Trump announcement on trade with China
President Trump’s announcement on tariffs and Chinese ag purchases has given farmers including Dave Bechel of Elmwood, Wisconsin some hope. He says, “I’m just hoping that it turns around because some days, I feel like I’m just hanging on by a thread.” John Krings has farmed all of his life near Plum City, Wisconsin, and …
Dec 03
Hemp production expected to skyrocket after farm bill is passed
A processor of industrial hemp expects widespread growth after the passage of the new farm bill. Ken Anderson with Legacy Hemp tells Brownfield the demand for hemp seed is going up. “The crux has always been not having enough buyers, and that’s really because hemp was being put on food and not in food, in …
Dec 03
Senator Blunt relieved trade dispute did not escalate
Missouri Senator Roy Blunt says he’s relieved about the positive outcome of the meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi, but he thinks China needs to clean up its act as a trading partner. Senator Blunt tells Brownfield he’s glad there’s no escalation in the trade dispute between China and the U.S. He says, however, the …
Dec 03
Florida state trooper struck by car after pushing bystander out of harm’s way, authorities say
WPEC(NEW YORK) — A Florida state trooper has been seriously injured after he was struck by a car while investigating a scene on a busy highway. Trooper Mithil Patel was having a conversation with a witness on the shoulder of Interstate 95 near Hobe Sound, about 35 miles north of West Palm Beach, when he …
Dec 03
George H.W. Bush in Washington for final honors before burial in Texas
Cynthia Johnson/Liaison(WASHINGTON) — After “Hail to Chief” and a 21-gun salute rang out, the casket of President George H.W. Bush was carried up the steps of the U.S. Capitol as the setting sun cast a pastel sky over Washington in a final nod to one of America’s great public servants. The late president’s son, former …
Dec 03
Body found as authorities search for American woman who went missing in Costa Rica
Courtesy April Burton(NEW YORK) — Authorities in Costa Rica have located a body in their search for an American woman who went missing while on vacation. A spokesperson for Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department confirmed to ABC News that remains were found. The body was found in a wooded area Monday as investigators combed through …
Dec 03
New vessel would cut container shipping time
The Soy Transportation Coalition is exploring a new vessel designed specifically to ship containers on inland waterways. Tom Steever spoke to Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, who says the concept would move containers faster and more cost effectively. To find out more, visit mosoy.org. Brought to you by Missouri’s soybean farmers and their …
Dec 03
Worries U.S. has already lost foothold in China
Apprehension about the U.S. losing its foothold in China remain even though leaders from both countries declared a cease fire on tariffs over the weekend. American Soybean Association treasurer Bill Gordon, a farmer from Minnesota, says the U.S. must fight to stay competitive regardless of what the Chinese might agree to. “It’s always going to …
Dec 03
Guebert says focus on restoring farm prosperity
Illinois Farm Bureau president Richard Guebert says the big focus at this year’s annual meeting, going on now in Chicago, is on restoring farm prosperity, “We’re going to have a sense of the delegate resolution that talks about the farm profitability and where we need to go from here and try to get it back …