Demolition work is underway to tear down the entire East Wing of the White House to clear the way for a new 90,000 square foot ballroom President Trump wants to build. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says Trump isn’t doing anything that hasn’t been done by previous residents of the executive mansion. “Past presidents have decided […] View Full Story
Farm-to-School advocates say eliminating Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal Program is a step backward in supporting local food systems and farmers. Director of Farm to Institution Programs May Tsupros at the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems tells Brownfield the program has served as a national model for local food procurement. “The states that have been funding […] The post Michigan cuts 10 Cents a Meal Program after a decade of success supporting schools and local farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Republican Senate candidate Jim Carlin says the government is “hurting rather than helping” the American people right now and it’s time for major reform. “Big government and big business got married,” Carlin said, “and the happy couple has given us the credit card bill.” Carlin spoke this week at the Westside Conservative Club in Urbandale, […] View Full Story
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is adding his voice to the bipartisan chorus of lawmakers who are questioning President Trump’s suggestion to import more beef from Argentina to bring down prices. Reports show U.S. consumers are paying more than 50-percent higher prices for beef over the past five years, but Grassley says we need to look […] View Full Story
The USDA has announced a plan to strengthen the American beef industry and help lower costs for consumers. Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the plan looks to provide some regulatory relief. “What’s going to help the industry move forward, what’s going to help new market participants, new producers get into […] The post New USDA strategy aims to boost beef production and ease regulatory burdens appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The post A wide-range of seasonal mid-October weather across the Heartland & elsewhere appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A Des Moines woman who was convicted of vandalizing the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016 and 2017 is now out of federal prison. Jessica Reznicek, who is now 44, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for conspiracy to damage an energy facility with a terrorism enhancement. Frank Cordaro of the Catholic Worker House […] View Full Story
The post Near-seasonal temps ahead for the Heartland; a more active moisture pattern, as well appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Halloween can be a scary, stressful time for Iowans’ pets, with doorbells ringing, strange noises, and costumed kids darting through in the yard. Megan Matamoros, director of shelter operations at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, offers a few tips to keep your dogs and cats comfy and safe during this spooky season. “Make sure […] View Full Story
Revenue protection insurance prices are set in October and a crop insurance specialist says with one week left to the month, there could be some good news for corn farmers looking for a claim. Rich Morrison, the vice president of farm services with NAU Country Insurance, tells Brownfield the corn average is $4.19 and soybean […] The post October price averages signal possible revenue protection claims for corn appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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