August 12, 2024

Ag policy expert discusses lack of clarity surrounding lab-grown protein

An ag policy expert says there are still too many unknowns about lab-grown protein.  Jack Hubbard, with the Center for Environment and Welfare tells Brownfield… “There’s no long-term health studies. There’s a lack of transparency on the ingredients and the growth factors, so when consumers actually learn about the product, they’re turned off by it,” he […] The post Ag policy expert discusses lack of clarity surrounding lab-grown protein appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

As cattle futures slide, economist says he’s keeping a close eye on demand

September feeder cattle futures have dropped nearly $18 in the past two weeks.  University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says supply fundamentals haven’t changed. “We have to continue to watch what’s happening on the demand side of the equation in terms of the weakness that we’re seeing,” he says. He tells Brownfield there have been concerns […] The post As cattle futures slide, economist says he’s keeping a close eye on demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Even after 130+ visits, Iowa State Fair blogger finds new things to love

Hundreds of thousands of Iowans hit the Iowa State Fair at least once a year, but very few go as many times as Connie Taylor of West Des Moines. Taylor and her daughter, Stephanie, will make a pilgrimage to the fairgrounds all 11 days this year, and they’ve attended at least seven days of every […] View Full Story

Melton says it’s shameful to scapegoat immigrants

Ryan Melton, the Democrat running in Iowa’s fourth congressional district, says Republicans like his opponent, Congressman Randy Feenstra of Hull, it’s “ridiculous” to identify immigration as the top concern of voters. “The amount of scapegoating and vilification of our immigrant friends here in Iowa is absolutely immoral and shameful,” Melton said this weekend. Melton told […] View Full Story

Bohannan says Miller-Meeks playing politics on immigration issue

Christina Bohannan of Iowa City, the Democrat running in Iowa’s first congressional district, says immigration is something people from all parties care about it. “We hear this a lot,” Bohannan said this weekend. “People want to secure the border and we should secure the border.” Bohannan, who’s running a second time against Republican Congresswoman Mariannette […] View Full Story