WASHINGTON, April 26, 2023 — Congressional Republicans are holding the nation’s full faith and credit hostage in an effort to impose devastating cuts that would hurt rural communities, raise costs for hardworking families, and set back economic growth. And they demand these cuts while separately advancing proposals to add over $3 trillion to deficits through tax cuts and giveaways skewed to the wealthy and big corporations.
Commentary. Today’s column was written for those trying to figure out what direction to take in their post-high school life. However, if you are eighteen, thirty-eight or eighty years old, I hope you find a nugget here that applies to you: If you are unsure about a future career path, I can promise you one thing: if you are passionate about a career in agriculture, you need to hone your […]
Parker grew up in Jefferson City, Missouri. He worked part-time for Learfield as a Sports Board Operator when he was in high school. Parker worked at KOLR10, Springfield, Missouri as a Production Assistant throughout his college career. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media/Media Production from Missouri State University. After graduating in 2016, Parker moved back to Jefferson City and started his full-time career as Digital Specialist for Learfield […]
An ag economist says negotiations to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative have stalled. Greg McBride, Director of Brokerage with Allendale, tells Brownfield the current deal expires May 18th. “Russia still feels like they are not getting anything out of it,” he said. “They are not getting to ship as much as they would like to out of the Black Sea. There is a potential they could cut this whole […]
Like many farmers across the Corn Belt, Patty Mann of Ohio is watching for a permanent fix allowing year-round E15 sales. “The ethanol industry is still waiting for year-round E15. That’s top of mind for corn growers to get that fixed permanently. I think we’ll get there eventually, but ethanol production is hinged on that announcement so we’re waiting to see what happens there.” She tells Brownfield it would give […]
High oleic soybean oil is proving to be a better alternative to traditional vegetable oils. Why? Because it has an improved fat profile. It contains lower saturated fat and three times the amount of beneficial monosaturated fatty acids compared to many conventional vegetable oils. Which when consumed in moderation benefits heart health. Julia Brown is Director of Communications with the Ohio Soybean Council. ...
The president of U.S. Wheat Associates says the Black Sea Region will export more wheat this year compared to last year. Vince Peterson says the uptick comes from Russia despite the war, sanctions and the uncertainties surrounding the Black Sea Grain Initiative. “Russia had a record crop with more than 100 million tons of wheat. Their exports are going to grow almost 20 million tons of this year, because […]
Tyson Foods is diverting pigs from its Madison, Nebraska pork processing plant following the weekend fire that temporarily closed the facility. The plant slaughters around 8,250 hogs per day or about 2% of the daily U.S. hog slaughter totals. The pigs that are normally received at the affected plant will be shipped to other Tyson Foods pork facilities. In an email to Brownfield, Tyson officials said the company does not […]
Across the Corn Belt, chilly conditions linger, especially in the vicinity of the Great Lakes. In fact, Freeze Warnings were in effect early Tuesday in the eastern Corn Belt, including much of Ohio and southern Michigan. Meanwhile, a few sprinkles and snow flurries are occurring early Tuesday in the central Corn Belt. Agricultural concerns related to recent and ongoing cold weather include potential impacts on blooming fruits and heading winter […]
