Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she’s enthusiastic about the trade agreement reached Thursday between the United States and the United Kingdom. Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says there’s promise the new accord will mean Iowa farmers will find more avenues to sell their products in the U.K. and elsewhere, though only portions of the deal […] View Full Story
Community digester programs accepting food waste could be more feasible if bipartisan legislation in Michigan is passed. The American Biogas Council’s Vice President of Policy Heather Dziedzic says only 25 percent of the state’s biogas potential has been tapped, but inconsistent permitting is preventing new projects from moving forward. “In Michigan, over $14 billion in […] The post Bipartisan legislation could unlock Michigan’s biogas potential appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
State officials are working collaboratively across all levels of food production with a focus on safety. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Jennifer Bonsky tells Brownfield, “We make a strong effort throughout the year in different capacities to connect inspectors, to connect industry, academia, and bring in whatever training and resources we really need.” […] The post Stakeholder collaboration strengthening food safety appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The state held its annual ceremony honoring fallen law officers today at the Peace Officer Memorial near the State Capitol. There were no new names added to the memorial this year. Public Safety Commissioner Stephen Bayens says it’s important to pause and remember the officers represented there. “These names, etched in granite, serve as a […] View Full Story
The president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says Thursday’s announcement of a new U.S. trade deal with the United Kingdom is a good sign. “Don’t know a lot about the details yet.” He says, “Obviously, we’re trying to figure that out, but definitely on the ethanol side, it sounds very positive.” Kenneth Hartman, […] The post NCGA president says UK trade deal a good sign appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A field agronomist says dry conditions across parts of Nebraska are creating uneven emergence for corn and soybeans. Mark Morten with Beck’s Hybrids covers the central and eastern area of the state and says many farmers have already started irrigating. “It’s good for getting that top couple of inches of soil to make sure […] The post Irrigation has already started in Nebraska due to dry conditions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Iowans are encouraged to leave food by their mailboxes this weekend as part of a coast-to-coast effort to fight hunger. Randall Lein, a mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service in Ottumwa, says Stamp Out Hunger was started in 1993 by the National Association of Letter Carriers to help people who are food insecure. “It […] View Full Story
The Mizzou College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR)Alumni Board recently announced the 2025 Alumni Association Award recipients. Anita Vanderwert was among five distinguished grads who received the Dana Brown Haynes Distinguished Service Award. From the CAFNR website announcement: Anita has served as the business development director for Brownfield Ag News since 2015. Her ag […] The post Vanderwert recognized by Mizzou CAFNR appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
President Trump has nominated an Iowan to a leadership role in the U.S. Department of Education. Businessman David Barker of Iowa City is a current member of the board that governs the three state universities. He has been nominated to be Assistant U.S. Secretary of Postsecondary Education. The post had been held since 2022 by […] View Full Story
Iowans who are tired of feeling like there’s nothing they can do after hearing about crime rampages and disasters are encouraged to take a free, hour-long course to learn how to respond to severe bleeding emergencies. Registered Nurse Kelly Hilsabeck, a trauma injury prevention coordinator at Gundersen Health, says the program called Stop The Bleed […] View Full Story
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