Dozens of people calling for state action on water quality rallied at the statehouse Thursday. Alison Barnhill of Huxley, a member of Food and Water Watch, addressed the crowd. “I’m here for two groups that can’t be here today, who can’t speak up for themselves,” she said. “And one is my sister and all the other […] View Full Story
Three bills that would limit the power of Iowa governors have advanced ahead of today’s deadline for committee approval of policy bills. All three bills involve actions Governor Reynolds took during the pandemic. One bill would prohibit governors from closing a place of worship, even during a disaster. Another bill would restrict a governor’s authority […] View Full Story
The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the new U.S. and Taiwan reciprocal trade agreement could expand market access for beef and pork. Dan Halstrom says there will be a three year implementation period to eliminate tariffs completely for certain products. “There’s been a lot of delayed customs clearance and extra inspection procedures […] The post USMEF: New Taiwan trade deal could help expand opportunities for U.S. livestock producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A relief fund has been set up for members of the Iowa Lakes Community College Baseball team and their families. One player was killed and a dozen other players were hospitalized when a bus carrying the team and coaches crashed February 11. Estherville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lexie Ruter said the chamber has set […] View Full Story
The president of the Ohio Soybean Association says there are opportunities to grow biofuels demand across the state in 2026. Pickaway County farmer Bennett Musselman says infrastructure investments and increased demand puts the state in a prime position for expansion. “With some of the new crush plants that are coming online, we will have the ability […] The post OSA eyes biofuels growth as an opportunity to boost soybean demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A U.S. Congressman says the latest Supreme Court ruling striking down the President’s use of tariffs could reshape the agriculture trade conversation. Mike Flood, a Republican from Nebraska, says Congress and the administration will need to work together moving forward. “The ruling really underscores Congress’s responsibility and obligation to set the tariff policy. On Friday, […] The post Agriculture watching closely after supreme court limits tariff powers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association will defend its ability to utilize farm drainage during the legislative session. MCGA president Wes Beck says environmental advocacy organizations have pushed to have the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency bypass statutory authority to regulate ag drainage systems in the state. “Defending our rights to continue to drain our farmlands appropriately, […] The post Minnesota Corn Growers prepare to defend farm drainage rights at Capitol appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Farmers are seeing increased disease pressure across the Corn Belt. Dennis Holsteen, district manager for Nebraska with BASF, says producers can’t afford to overlook management plans. “And with the diseases that we’re up against here anymore like tar spot and southern rust in the last couple of years, we believe that you have to go […] The post Farmers urged to stay proactive as tar spot and southern ust persist appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Farmers are seeing increased disease pressure across the Corn Belt. Dennis Holsteen, district manager for Nebraska with BASF, says producers can’t afford to overlook management plans. “And with the diseases that we’re up against here anymore like tar spot and southern rust in the last couple of years, we believe that you have to go […] The post Farmers urged to stay proactive as tar spot and southern rust persist appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Cattle producers in Nebraska are divided over a proposal that would dismantle the state’s brand law. During recent testimony in front of the Ag Committee, the author of the bill, Senator Ben Hansen of Blair says the legislation would create statewide uniformity. “As a businessman, I struggle with the idea that producers face different rules […] The post Lawmakers hear divided testimony on Nebraska brand law overhaul appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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