Agriculture

A cattle producer says he’s still replacing fences destroyed during a wildfire in December. Ethan Dickerson from North Central Kansas tells Brownfield repairs started in January, but supply chain disruptions and weather have slowed progress. “Working really, really hard and feeling like we’re getting nothing done. Honestly, I think, we’re probably a quarter of the way done.  This whole rain situation has helped. I’m definitely ok with putting off building […]

The USDA has announced multi-million-dollar investments to help strengthen food supply chains. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the administration is making available $200 million to expand competition in meat processing. He also announced a $25 million investment in workforce training. “It’s an intermediary loan program,” he said. “It’s going to provide grants to co-ops, other nonprofit organizations, and public agencies to create revolving loan funds to assist and help those […]

A Food Bank is highlighting the need for milk in food insecure homes. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, a member of Feeding America, has launched a campaign centered around the idea of “Winners Give Milk,” that encourages people to donate money to buy gallons of milk. Healthy Living: Click here for more information. ...

As farm bill discussions continue, the head of a state Farm Bureau organization says crop insurance and conservation should not be combined.   Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue says adequate crop insurance premiums need to remain, but “Environmental conversations are going to creep in,” he says. “We do not want any sort of environmental production practices tied to crop insurance. I think there’s going to be a push to […]

Each year, American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) honors the Fastest Indianapolis 500 Rookie and introduces new drivers to the tradition of drinking milk in Victory Circle. Romain Grosjean tells Brownfield “performing the Indy 500, I would be happy to drink the whole bottle milk. I think it’s a cool tradition and I like it. It’s important to keep traditions going.” If he takes the prize on Sunday, Grosejan says he […]

Cattle prices have been on the rise, but with skyrocketing input prices profitability is not on the same trajectory. In this Managing for Profit, University of Missouri livestock economist Scott Brown talks about the factors that are pushing prices higher, but also putting the squeeze on margins. AUDIO: Managing for Profit, Scott Brown, University of Missouri livestock economist ...