Iowa Brewers Guild executive director Noreen Otto says sales in the industry have stalled as traffic at breweries has slowed. “You know, we’re seeing just less socialization across the board really throughout all generations. People just really aren’t coming out and sharing a drink together, which is concerning,” she says. Otto says brewers are the […] View Full Story
The U.S. Department of Labor’s interim final rule marks the first major change to how H-2A guest worker rates are determined since the program was established more than 30 years ago. National Council of Agricultural Employers President and CEO Michael Marsh tells Brownfield the organization has been advocating for reforms for more than a decade […] The post After years of mandated labor cost increases, ag groups optimistic for new H-2A rule appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Sam Kieffer has been named the next chief executive officer of the National Association of Wheat Growers. Kieffer brings more than 20 years of experience in agricultural leadership and farm policy, including his most recent role as Vice President of Public Policy at the American Farm Bureau Federation. Kieffer replaces Chandler Gould and will begin […] The post Kieffer named CEO of NAWG appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A policy specialist says the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill jeopardizes crucial ag and nutrition programs that farmers and rural areas depend on. “We don’t need additional uncertainty from the government on this one,” said Michael Happ, program association for climate and rural communities with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. Happsays the […] The post Farm bill expiration leaves key ag and conservation programs in limbo appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says farmers in drought-stricken areas should delay fall soil testing. Stephanie Porter tells Brownfield, “I’m getting some updates from crop consultants.” She says, “They are trying to go to some areas that have gotten some rain, but there’s some areas that they are not soil testing just […] The post Dry fall conditions complicate soil sampling appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An extension soybean agronomist with Purdue University says early harvest results in Indiana are variable. Shaun Casteel tells Brownfield, “These are the beans that were planted earlier.” He says, “I’ve had fields that are running in the 90s, easy on yield levels, but now we’re into May planting stuff that’s matured much faster, and it’s […] The post Variable soybean yields reported across Indiana, Purdue expert says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An animal health company says the first and only approved treatment against New World Screwworm is a significant step forward for the livestock industry. Mike Lormore, director of cattle and pork technical services with, says the company’s latest injectable drug – Dectomax – CA 1 – provides producers and veterinarians with another tool in the […] The post Zoetis rolls out new weapon against NWS appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A report requested by a legislator suggests adding bachelor’s degree programs at the state’s community colleges could expand access to Iowans with a limited ability to travel and help fill gaps in Iowa’s workforce. The Community Colleges of Iowa report reviewed the experience in other states where community colleges offer four-year degrees. If the Iowa […] View Full Story
Officials with the Iowa Association of Business and Industry are piling into a blue-and-green, made-in-Iowa Winnebago RV today to start an 11-day jaunt around the state that’s being dubbed the Elevate Iowa Manufacturing Tour. ABI president Nicole Crain says they’ll be stopping at factories, high schools, community colleges, and city halls to highlight Iowa manufacturers. […] View Full Story
A veteran actor of TV and film will be in central Iowa this month to demonstrate his varied skills in stand-up comedy, writing, and even woodworking. Nick Offerman is scheduled to visit Des Moines on October 14th, according to event organizer Jan Danielson Kaiser. “People my age know him from ‘Parks and Rec,’” Danielson Kaiser […] View Full Story
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