An ag economist says gains in the grain markets over the last week was good news for farmers. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “This is exactly what you want to see – higher output prices and lower input costs. If we were in a normal year this would tell me we’re having some major […] The post Markets continue to assess tariff talks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag equipment sales specialist says the market has stabilized despite the downturn in the ag economy. Tim Meyer with Sullivan Auctioneers says, “We did see a little bit of softening in the early part of the year when the commodities went down right away. But the equipment has come back and it seems to […] The post Used equipment market holds firm appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The communications coordinator with the Illinois Stewardship Alliance says a bill making its way through the General Assembly would alter the state’s buying habits for the betterment of the food system. Nathan Ryder says the Good Food Purchasing Program would ensure state government contracts look within Illinois first. “Illinois spends millions of dollars each year […] The post Illinois bill would alter state’s purchasing habits appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Iowa voters are likely to decide in the 2026 election if Iowa’s constitution has a new amendment that sets a higher threshold for future state income tax increases. The Iowa Senate has given its final approval to the proposed amendment. It would require that “super majorities” of at least 34 state senators and 67 representatives […] View Full Story
The president of the National Farmers Union says Congressional oversight of tariffs could help bring some stability to the ag economy. Rob Larew tells Brownfield NFU supports fair trade and policies that level the playing field, but, “Being so aggressive with these tariffs, we know that farmers and ranchers are always on the front lines […] The post NFU supports Congressional oversight of tariff regulation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The USDA is overhauling the Biden-era Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities Program. The department says the initiative, renamed Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP), has been reformed to align with the current administration’s priorities. Laurie Fischer with the American Dairy Coalition says USDA’s increased emphasis on climate-smart funding directed to farmers is good news. “They’re looking […] The post Advancing Markets for Producers could give climate programs a second chance appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
It’s already morel hunting season in several Iowa counties, as foodies who crave the taste of the elusive mushrooms — battered in bread crumbs, butter and garlic — hike to their closely guarded locations in the woods in hopes of finding a coveted crop. Dr. Benjamin Orozco, an emergency physician with Gundersen Health, says there […] View Full Story
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Colder-than-normal conditions will be largely limited to an area stretching from the Pacific Northwest to the northern High Plains. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should be confined to portions of California, Nevada, and Oregon. The post An active, moisture-laden pattern ahead for the Heartland; milder to warmer days for most appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Indiana Governor Mike Braun says Indiana farmers are part of the solution for the Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative. Braun says an overhaul of the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will reduce spending on unhealthy foods. “Indiana Farms grow world class nutritious food. Today, we’re making it easier to buy direct to consumer food from local […] The post Indiana governor creates Make Indiana Healthy Again Initiative appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has requested a waiver from the USDA that would allow changes to the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). She says the proposal is an effort to reduce chronic health conditions and would eliminate soft drinks, candy, and ultra-processed foods from SNAP eligibility. “Taxpayers are subsidizing poor health,” she says. […] The post Arkansas Governor calls for SNAP reform appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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