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Livestock producers and processors are gathering in central Iowa to discuss how to work together better.  Practical Farmers of Iowa livestock systems manager Margaret Chamas says the Midwest Meat Summit in Ankeny is one of several events happening across the Midwest. “Just to bring together the entire value and supply chain in the meat industry, […] The post From farm to butcher: Midwest Meat Summit tackles supply chain gaps appeared […]

Passing the farm or ranch onto the next generation is a challenge that continues to plague the ag industry.   Brett Kenzy, Region III Director and a backgrounder from South Dakota says there isn’t an easy answer, but it starts with creating opportunity.  “R-CALF’s platform of M-COOL, of Checkoff reform, of competitive markets, and good trade policies,” he says.  “That is going to create the foundation […] The post Ensuring there’s a future for the next generation of cattle producers appeared first on […]

Private property rights remain a priority. Shad Sullivan, who chairs the property rights committee for R-CALF and raises cattle in Colorado and Texas tells Brownfield, “Every issue that we work on at R-CALF USA is all about liberty.” He says defending property rights is crucial.  “Those issues affect local, rural communities,” he says.  “That’s what […] The post Defending property rights to protect rural communities appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]

The Indiana Soybean Alliance is giving FFA members a firsthand look at innovation with a donation of soy-based Goodyear tires. Lisa Chaudion, Indiana FFA Foundation executive director, says it helps support the organization’s travel needs and highlights new uses for the commodity.  “It’s not just about the food production and what’s happening with those products, but also about […] The post Soy-Based tires showcase new demand for Indiana soybeans through FFA partnership appeared […]

The government relations director for the Wisconsin Farmers Union says the U.S. Senate can address several key issues facing dairy farmers.  Michelle Ramirez-White says the Senate version of the farm safety-net is a good first step.  “We would really like to see this farm bill take some steps further in addressing the symptom of a […] The post Farm groups urging the U.S. Senate to strengthen dairy policy in the […]

The commodity markets have been monitoring major news updates: the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, favorable crop development weather in the U.S, and South American crop ratings. On this episode of Managing for Profit, a grain market economist says it’s time for growers to assess their marketing plans. The post Assessing your marketing strategy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.