A Wisconsin State Senator is disappointed some key agriculture bills failed to pass in the recently completed legislative session. Brownfield discussed the session with 24th District Senator Patrick Testin at a Farm Bureau event in Stevens Point. “I was disappointed. Some of the big ones that didn’t make it through our house towards the tail end of the session, things like the food labeling bills. You know, obviously, there was […]
A southwest Iowa farmer is optimistic going into the growing season. Adam Bierbaum grows corn and soybeans in Cass County. “We’re feeling very positive. It’s been a very dry winter, but we’ve got some rain recently. So I think that’s a big positive.” He tells Brownfield all their fertilizer was applied last fall. “That’s a sore spot for many farmers right now, fertilizer (and) fertilizer prices. But I think most […]
U.S. ethanol exports had another strong month in February. The Renewable Fuels Association says exports grew 16 percent on the month and 41 percent compared to a year ago at 143.1 million gallons. Undenatured fuel ethanol exports were at two-year highs, with records set in South Korea and Singapore. Imports by India represented the highest volumes in five years. Canada remained the top destination for U.S. ethanol for the 11th […]
Nearly 70 farm families were recognized for their commitment to agriculture during the Hoosier Homestead Award Ceremony on Friday. Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler says it’s an honor to recognize the farm families. “It’s one my favorite things to do because you get to hear so many neat stories—people talking about ancestors, how they got started, what the farm was 100 years ago, and how it has […]
While the migratory season for birds has slowed down, the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza is far from over. Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn says it’s going to be here until the end of May, possibly early June. “That’s why we encourage our producers to pay close attention their flocks, increase their biosecurity, and have a close relationship with their veterinarian.” She tells Brownfield producers need to implement […]
South Dakota farmer Doug Simmons is pinching pennies to compensate for fertilizer costs that have doubled, and in some cases, tripled. “Along with the price, there is some question of availability on some of our chemicals,” said Simmons, president of the South Dakota Wheat Growers Association, in an interview with Brownfield Ag News at Commodity Classic, “so that’s going to be obviously a big issue coming into this spring.” With […]
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Mark Dorenkamp will cover the Verbio grand opening in Nevada, Iowa on Friday, May 6th. ...
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is pleased the Biden administration is considering summertime sales of E15. “Praise the Lord. The President has said he’d look at every tool to lower gas prices, praise the Lord. This is a commonsense proposal that will deliver immediate results.” The Iowa Republican says Biden could issue an executive order to lift restrictions on E15 sales between June 1st and September 15th. “When you start filling […]
In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk, National Corn Board member Gary Porter, a farmer from Merce, Missouri highlights priorities for corn farmers at the national level including input costs and the Next Generation Fuels Act. ...
