A key lawmaker says Senate Republicans will propose that most Iowans receiving government-paid Medicaid insurance coverage work, be looking for a job or be training for one. “Health care in Iowa — it’s important that people have it, but it shouldn’t be something that keeps people in poverty,” Senator Mike Bousselot, a Republican from Ankeny, […] View Full Story
Tyson Foods has announced it will close its Emporia, Kansas processing facility in early 2025. In a letter to employees obtained by Brownfield, Vice President of Beef and Pork Operations Ernesto Sanchez said the closure will impact 809 employees. The company says the plant will cease operations by Feb. 14. Brownfield has reached out […] The post Tyson Foods to close Emporia, Kansas processing facility appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says low farm incomes have farmers looking at ways to save. Gary Schnitkey says income projections for the foreseeable future are not good. “And in fact, we’re projecting some negative incomes from many farms,” he says. He tells Brownfield applying nitrogen in accordance with university recommendations is […] The post Cutting costs on farmers’ minds appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says low farm incomes have farmers looking at ways to save. Gary Schnitkey says income projections for the foreseeable future are not good. “And in fact, we’re projecting some negative incomes from many farms,” he says. He tells Brownfield applying nitrogen in accordance with university recommendations is […] The post Cutting costs on farmer’s minds appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Pork producers are seeing some profitability in 2024, and a risk management firm says producers should protect their profitability. Dustin Baker is with Commodity and Ingredient Hedging. “We’ve learned over time that producers need to be looking at their operation holistically and understanding you know their overall margin position and give themselves a long enough […] The post Protecting pork profitability appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Cargill has announced plans to lay off about five percent of its workforce. The Minnesota-based company is the world’s largest ag commodity trader and employs more than 160,000 people worldwide. In a statement, Cargill says the changes are part of a long-term strategy set earlier this year. The post Cargill to layoff 5% of workforce appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
People with hidden disabilities like autism, Crohn’s disease, diabetes or Alzheimer’s can now receive extra support at the Des Moines International Airport by wearing a sunflower lanyard or pin. The sunflower symbol is intended to subtly let staff know that an adult or child requires extra time due to a hidden disability. Airport executive director […] View Full Story
Crop insurance has changed over the years, with improved options and coverage for more specialty crops that used to be difficult to insure. Francie Tolle with USDA’s Risk Management Agency tells Brownfield there are many options to discuss with crop insurance agents, since every farm is different and so are the coverage plans. The post Crop insurance keeps evolving, so farmers should talk to their agents now appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
