A special Easter delivery made it across the Midwest for Nebraska farmers impacted by extreme flooding. Beef producer and 4-H leader Todd Brink of Caledonia, Michigan tells Brownfield following the stories about the bomb cyclone’s impact over social media inspired him to find a way to help. “The massive amounts of water when the damn …
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Apr 22
Minnesota dairy farmer hopeful solutions to low milk prices are close
U.S. dairy farmers are hopeful solutions to low milk prices are on the horizon. Mike Orbeck, who milks around 80 cows in central Minnesota, says he liked what he heard during a Dairy Together event near his home last week. “We sell our milk to Land O’Lakes, so we’re actually under our base program ourselves …
Apr 22
Minnesota Ag Commissioner pleased with Census formula
Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen is pleased with changes to the USDA Ag Census. “(USDA) is really concentrating on new and beginning farmers, producers with military service, breakdowns of how many women are farming. That continues to grow and increase.” He tells Brownfield census data also showed many farmers still lack sufficient internet access. “I …
Apr 22
Parson: federal disaster request likely this week
Missouri Governor Mike Parson expects he’ll be ready to request a federal disaster declaration this week based on damage assessments in 16 Missouri counties that have endured historic flooding. Based on preliminary reports, Parson says it’s evident that federal recovery assistance will be needed to help Missouri families and businesses hurt by the floods. Agriculture …
Apr 22
Legislative hearing on property tax relief proposal
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Ken Anderson will be on the ground in Lincoln, Nebraska April 24, 2019 for a Legislative hearing on property tax relief proposal. Continue reading Legislative hearing on property tax relief proposal at Brownfield Ag News.
Apr 22
Keeping pollinators protected
A new stewardship-awareness campaign is underway to remind farmers and applicators to follow best-management practices when using neonic products to reduce risks to bees and birds. In this Managing for Profit, Nick Tinsley with Bayer outlines the BeSure! Campaign. Continue reading Keeping pollinators protected at Brownfield Ag News.
Apr 22
Can blockchain deliver real value to farmers?
Brownfield’s Ken Anderson visits with Maple Grove, Illinois farmer Steve Pitstick at Commodity Classic. One of the educational sessions at this winter’s Commodity Classic in Orlando was whether blockchain can deliver “real value” to farmers. Maple Park, Illinois farmer Steve Pitstick was part of the panel. We spoke with him afterwards. Audio: Steve Pitstick Continue …
Apr 22
How can blockchain technology help consumers?
Blockchain is in the early stages of being adopted by the food industry and Shari Rogge-Fidler with the Family Farms Group says her companies are focusing on blockchain for farm legacy, profitability and trust – with only 30% of consumers trusting their food system. Healthy Living ~ Blockchain benefits for consumers Continue reading How can …
Apr 20
Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award winners recognized
From left to right, Cheyenne, Angela and Russ Sundstrom, winners of the 2019 Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award; Governor Pete Ricketts; Steve Martin with A-FAN; and Homer Buell with the Sand County Foundation Board. A ranch family from southwest Nebraska has received the 2019 Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award. Russ and Angela Sundstrom own and operate the …
Apr 19
Ricketts slams committee’s property tax relief plan
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has slammed a property tax relief plan put forth by the legislature’s Revenue Committee, saying it would result in “the largest tax increase in Nebraska history”. The committee proposes to increase the state sales tax rate by three-quarters of a cent in order to help fund 500 million dollars in additional …