Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Efforts to recruit new ag-related businesses and industries to Nebraska will be one of the topics discussed at the annual Governor’s Ag Conference March 4th and 5th in Kearney. Governor Pete Ricketts says the Costco chicken plant at Fremont is a great example of why business recruitment efforts are important. “That …
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Jan 29
Wisconsin Farmers Union re-elects Von Ruden, decides policy
Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden Wisconsin Farmers Union delegates re-elected Darin Von Ruden of Westby as their state president. Ed Gorell of Eleva and Rick Adamski of Seymour were also re-elected to the board. Policy adjustments and special orders of business included a dairy policy supporting supply management, and support for including whole …
Jan 29
Former Ag Secretary says USDA staff dedicated, will catch up
The former Secretary of Agriculture says now that the government has reopened, the USDA staff has their work cut out for them. Tom Vilsack says, “They have a tremendous amount on their plate. They’ve got to implement the new rules on the farm bill. They’ve got to reopen the FSA offices and deal with farmers …
Jan 29
WI Farmers Union encourages base excess management for milk supply
A Wisconsin Farmers Union leader urges dairy producers to talk with their cooperative about locally managing the supply of milk. Government Relations Director Kara O’Conner says, “I would encourage anyone who is a member of a cooperative to urge their co-op to look at a base-excess program.” O’Conner tells Brownfield the cooperative’s milk producer members …
Jan 29
Farmers Union taking dairy supply management & study nationwide
Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden Farmers Union officials from Wisconsin are taking their push for dairy supply management nationwide. Wisconsin President Darin Von Ruden tells Brownfield producers would have been better off if the supply management provisions of the old MPP program were not removed before the 2014 Farm Bill passed. “We’re currently …
Jan 28
USDA releases extended program deadlines
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency has released to state FSA offices the new deadlines to apply for farm programs, now that the government has fully reopened. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says, “Naturally, it’ll take a little while to get all the gears lubricated and moving again but it’s going to be as soon as possible. …
Jan 28
Missouri hemp regulation comment period ends soon
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is taking public comments the rest of this week on pilot programs for hemp production. “We would like to remind producers that they have four days remaining to review and comment on the proposed rules that we put forth for the industrial hemp pilot program on January 2nd.” Sami Jo …
Jan 28
AFBF economist concerned about reports’ timeliness
An American Farm Bureau economist is confident the USDA places a high priority on getting the February 8th World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates out as scheduled but worries about other reports being out on time. Veronica Nigh tells Brownfield reports issued less frequently, such as the Ag Census, due out February 21, would be …
Jan 28
Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer program has a new name
The Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer program has a new name. The Young Farmers and Ag Professionals program is open to Indiana Farm Bureau members under age 40. The new name, unveiled at the Young Farmers and Ag Professionals conference this past weekend, highlights the important role ag professionals play in the program and …
Jan 28
Cold wave to intensify across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, snow showers and squalls in conjunction with a strong cold front are causing some travel disruptions. Although accumulating snow has largely ended across the upper Midwest, windy weather, blowing snow, and bitterly cold conditions are hampering travel and increasing livestock stress. On the Plains, colder weather accompanies gusty winds. Snow has …