In this episode of Managing for Profit, David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says the long-term impacts of record-high diesel prices will be felt throughout the economy. The post Diesel costs reshaping the price of ag transportation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The rapid growth of data centers continues to be a key issue across the Midwest. Brad Bales, senior director of state and national policy with Ohio Farm Bureau, says questions remain about the long-term impacts of these projects. “As a ratepayer, we shouldn’t be taking on the burden in order to make sure that these […] The post Data center development bringing new Challenges for Ohio farmers and rural communities appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Sioux Honey Association broke ground Tuesday for their new 440,000 square foot honey production facility that’ll be located near the Sioux City airport. Sioux Honey spokesperson Aimee Sandman says this facility will carry them into the next chapter of the company. “We’ve been in Sioux City for over 100 years so we’re really proud. […] View Full Story
Rob Sand, the Democratic Party’s nominee for governor, says it makes sense to classify staff in Iowa’s prison system as public safety employees, which would give them the right to raise more issues when they’re negotiating contracts. Republican lawmakers changed Iowa’s collective bargaining law in 2017, setting base pay as the only subject for negotiations […] View Full Story
