Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is repeating his call for the White House to lift the steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Grassley says Canadian and Mexican officials have indicated to him that they’re unlikely to bring the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement (USMCA) up for a vote until those tariffs are removed. “It’s very, very …
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Feb 12
Heuermann Lecture w/ USDA Deputy Secretary Steve Censky
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Ken Anderson will be on the ground in Lincoln, Nebraska for the Heuermann Lecture w/ USDA Deputy Secretary Steve Censky on February 14, 2019. Continue reading Heuermann Lecture w/ USDA Deputy Secretary Steve Censky at Brownfield Ag News.
Feb 12
Cold, active pattern virtually nationwide.
Unusual warmth will develop across the southern Plains by mid-week, with above-normal temperatures later expanding into the southern and eastern U.S. Meanwhile, a new surge of Arctic air will gradually overspread the northern and central Plains and the Midwest. In fact, heavy precipitation will return at mid-week across California, with rain and snow overspreading the …
Feb 12
NCBA: Green New Deal lacks information, would impact ag
The head of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the lack of detail in the Green New Deal is a concern. Colin Woodall says it’s unclear the direct impact the proposal would have on animal agriculture. “When you talk about the sweeping changes that they intend to enact, including the elimination …
Feb 12
Conservation practices build duck populations
An American Farm Bureau economist says farmers’ conservation practices have resulted in greater numbers of Upper Midwest waterfowl. “The total duck population in 2018 was 17 percent higher than the long-term average,” said Veronica Nigh, “Certainly that’s something to quack about.” Fears were not realized that Clean Water Rule changes would result in farmers no …
Feb 11
MSMC Board members work to maintain unified voice
Supported by the state’s soybean growers, four Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council board members were re-elected to lead the organization. Tom Steever spoke to Robert Alpers, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Chairman, who says the board that oversees soybean checkoff investments in Missouri works to reach a unified voice. To find out more, visit mosoy.org. Brought to you by …
Feb 11
Task force members say milk buyers & sellers should be aware of contract details
A dairy economist says it might be helpful for dairy farmers and milk buyers to have a clear understanding of their milk purchase agreements. Mark Stephenson Mark Stephenson with the University of Wisconsin told the Wisconsin Dairy Task Force marketing subcommittee it might help if producers and milk buyers make sure they have a current …
Feb 11
Gerstenberger to lead American Sugarbeet Growers Association
A Michigan farmer has been re-elected to head the American Sugarbeet Growers Association for a second term. Speaking to Brownfield on his return home from the American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual meeting, Rick Gerstenberger says priorities for the organization have included passing the farm bill and clarifying labeling requirements for sugarbeets. “All of the beets …
Feb 11
Missouri ag groups favor MDA fee increases
The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) says the fees it charges for some services are not enough to sustain its finances. “We project the Plant Industries Ag Protection Fund will be unable to cash flow its needs by Fiscal Year 2020,” Emily LeRoy, Legislative Liaison for the MDA, told the Missouri House Agriculture Policy Committee. …
Feb 11
Search begins for Iowa’s best burger
The winner of the 2018 Iowa’s Best Burger contest was the classic burger from Café Beaudelaire in Ames. Nominations for now open in the annual Iowa’s Best Burger contest. This the tenth year for the contest, which is sponsored by the Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA). During the first …