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Farmers are concerned about the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on input prices, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Jim Mintert, director of the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture, says farmers were asked how the war will impact U.S. agriculture.   “Sixty-three percent of the people in the survey said input prices would be the top factor that’s affected in terms of U.S. agriculture, followed by […]

An ag economist says there are concerns the combination of high fuel prices and rising food costs could hinder consumer demand. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says the number crowds out some consumers out much more quickly.  “We want to be in a situation where they can afford to continue consumption of beef and pork products,” he says.  “ Supplies of beef and pork continue to tighten, but so far […]

A new report from a UN Climate Panel finds agriculture and other land-use sectors offer significant near-term mitigation potential globally. During a news conference Monday, panel co-chair Diana Ürge-Vorsatz says 20 to 30 percent of global reduction goals could be met through the sectors by 2050. “Agriculture, forestry, and other land use can provide large-scale emissions reductions and remove and store carbon dioxide at scale,” she says. The panel says […]

The Michigan Potash & Salt Company has announced a major U.S.-based ag company has agreed to purchase and distribute 100 percent of its first phase of production. While the ag company has not been named, the mine is expected to be the largest potash and food-grade salt facility in the U.S. and operational in about three years. Michigan Potash is expected to produce 650,000 tons of ultra-high grade, white potash […]

A farmer serving on the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Board says getting the Next Generation Fuels Act across the finish line remains their top priority. Gary Porter from Mercer, Missouri tells Brownfield, “If we can get this through, it means we can burn higher amounts of ethanol and replace the fuels that are contaminating the air. It will also lower the price for consumers at the pump while supporting […]

Brownfield partner station WCSM in Celina, Ohio is in the spotlight today. You can listen to this Adult Contemporary station at 96.7 FM.  Visit the website and follow them on Twitter and Facebook. How long has your station been on the air? I believe since 1964. How long have you been a Brownfield affiliate?   Since its inception. What Brownfield programs do you air?   ...

The House Ag Committee continues to review 2018 Farm Bill programs to prepare for next farm bill. Chairman David Scott outlined the need for mandatory spending in Energy Title programs during a hearing this morning. “Following the creation of the Energy Title in the 2002 Farm Bill, each farm bill after that has cut mandatory spending available for the title,” he says. “Only 20 percent of the funding for Energy […]

The CEO of the National Pork Producers Council says working collaboratively across the pork industry and beyond is top of mind.   Bryan Humphreys tells Brownfield its “to ensure that we are doing the best we can for producers on any number of issues.” He says it’s also critical to continue to be forward thinking. “What are the challenges that may be coming at us, where are the opportunities, and […]

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