• Rollins says Trump administration backs farmers and ranchers; talks funding and relief payments
    by Meghan Grebner on February 15, 2025 at 7:25 pm

    The newly confirmed Secretary of Agriculture says the administration remains supportive of America’s farmers and ranchers.  President Trump’s funding freeze has left many in the ag industry in financial limbo.  Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins tells Brownfield it’s been a little under 48 hours since she was sworn in.  “But I have already begun to work The post Rollins says Trump administration backs farmers and ranchers; talks funding and relief payments appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

  • Tips for purchasing hunting and recreation properties
    by Brent Barnett on February 15, 2025 at 12:23 am

    On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brent Barnett is broadcasting from the Buffalo Bill Farm and Ranch Expo in North Platte, Nebraska and is joined by Jon Farley from ‪@lashleylandandrecreational3082‬. They have a great conversation about hunting and recreational properties, and some tips to make those types of purchases. The post Tips for purchasing hunting and recreation properties appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

  • Exciting market potential of SoyFoam
    by Mark Dorenkamp on February 14, 2025 at 10:32 pm

    The past chair of the United Soybean Board is excited about the market potential of SoyFoam. Steve Reinhard says the environmentally friendly wetting and smothering agent used by firefighters is made from soybeans. “It contains no PFAS, so none of the forever chemicals. It’s what I call a ‘triple win’ because it’s good for the The post Exciting market potential of SoyFoam appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

  • Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues in MO
    by Carah Hart on February 14, 2025 at 9:53 pm

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to spread across poultry flocks in several Missouri counties. Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield, “it came in with the wild migratory birds. We aren’t the only state impacted, but it’s hit the southwest pretty heavily.” USDA says the latest HPAI confirmation was in Lawrence County, Missouri on February 10, The post Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues in MO appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

  • Iowa farmer considering more corn and fewer soybean acres
    by Mark Dorenkamp on February 14, 2025 at 9:41 pm

    A north Iowa farmer is considering more corn acres this year. Caleb Renner of Klemme says prices are favoring corn over soybeans, but pest management is a factor. “Yeah, there are a couple genetics that make us feel really good about rootworm that have rootworm prevention that have given us second thought or pause to The post Iowa farmer considering more corn and fewer soybean acres appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

  • Compeer Financial community grants supporting food access and more
    by Jared White on February 14, 2025 at 9:41 pm

    The manager of corporate giving with Compeer Financial says efforts in Illinois to help communities grow more food are receiving a boost. Karen Schieler says the cooperative has announced funding for several projects aimed at increasing food access. “You know, it may sound really simple growing food, but some of these experiences that we support The post Compeer Financial community grants supporting food access and more appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

  • Lab-grown protein must be labeled in SD
    by Carah Hart on February 14, 2025 at 9:30 pm

    A new law in South Dakota requires lab-grown protein to be labeled. Governor Larry Rhoden has signed House Bill 1022, which says cell cultured protein or products containing cell cultured protein must feature the words cell cultured or lab grown. It must be clearly visible next to the name of the food on the label. The post Lab-grown protein must be labeled in SD appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

  • Weather extremes becoming the norm
    by Mark Dorenkamp on February 14, 2025 at 9:30 pm

    Weather extremes are becoming the norm to many involved in production agriculture. Jodi DeJong-Hughes is an extension educator with the University of Minnesota. “I think every year we’re starting to see an extreme sometime during the season. So one of the ways you can kind of combat the variability in the weather is if you The post Weather extremes becoming the norm appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

  • USDA climate funding pause impacts MO farmers
    by Carah Hart on February 14, 2025 at 9:20 pm

    A conservation specialist at Missouri Soybeans says funding for the Climate Smart Commodities Grant Program is on hold due to a funding freeze at USDA. “You’re talking millions of dollars right now being halted for payments to farmers in Missouri.” Clayton Light tells Brownfield that includes MU’s conservation Crop and Livestock Project, the Soil and The post USDA climate funding pause impacts MO farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

  • Concern tariffs could impact U.S. ethanol exports
    by Mark Dorenkamp on February 14, 2025 at 9:20 pm

    There is concern tariffs could impact U.S. ethanol exports. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says the Trump administration has targeted Canada, the top foreign market for ethanol. “But we’re just hopeful that maybe some shots have been fired now and they can sit down at the table and work some things out.” The post Concern tariffs could impact U.S. ethanol exports appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.