Pork producers and industry officials from Iowa are on a trade mission in southeast Asia, visiting Japan and now South Korea. Pat McGonegle, CEO of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, says both countries view U.S. pork as a very high-quality product, “So that’s been important to us but we’re also in a very competitive market. Other countries, …
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Nov 15
Farm Bill leaders ramp up intensity as negotiations continue
A Farm Bureau official is skeptical of reports saying Mike Conaway remains at odds with the other three principle leaders as farm bill negotiations continue. Andrew Walmsley tells Brownfield he believes the Texas Congressman is seeking middle ground with Collin Peterson, Pat Roberts, and Debbie Stabenow. “I think Mr. Conaway eluded to this recently that …
Jun 19
Bustos calls on Trump to turn corner on trade disputes
A Congresswoman from Illinois says President Trump will have a fight on his hands from her if he doesn’t turn the corner on trade disputes. Democrat Cheri Bustos tells Brownfield the President’s unpredictable policies and shoot-from-the-hip approach puts America’s farmers at risk. “We went from a little bit of a trade scuffle to what appears …
Jun 19
Short window for dicamba closing on Minnesota farmers
A short window for applying dicamba herbicide is closing on Minnesota farmers. After receiving more than 250 drift complaints a year ago, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture decided to restrict the use of dicamba technology after June 20th for the 2018 growing season. Southeast Minnesota farmer Ed McNamara says planting delays coupled with the looming …
Jun 19
USDA says milk production and herd size is up
The latest USDA report says May milk production was 19.1 billion pounds, up 0.8% from a year ago. Production in the 23 major dairy producing states totaled 17.9 billion pounds with production per cow averaging 15 pounds more than a year ago at 2,052 pounds in May. USDA researchers also say the herd is growing, …
