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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks ag input on monarch proposal

The supervisor of the Illinois & Iowa U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) office says the agency needs to hear from agriculture on the monarch butterfly. Kraig McPeek says public comment is now open on the insect’s proposed threatened listing under the Endangered Species...

Dear President-elect Trump, Protect Our Produce

The Protect Our Produce Coalition is calling on the incoming administration to provide relief to farmers impacted by mandated H-2A wages. Greg Bird with the Michigan Vegetable Council tells Brownfield farmers want a two-year freeze on the Adverse Effect Wage Rate so the federal...

Export opportunities in Asia

A west central Ohio farmer recently returned from a trade mission exploring export opportunities in Asia. Scott Hare says buyers in Japan and Taiwan got to see what sets U.S. corn apart from it’s competitors. “They want to know that the corn is sustainably...

CME cash dairy prices higher

Cash dairy prices were higher Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange despite a higher dollar and somewhat lower global dairy trade. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.7450. Blocks up $0.0375 at $1.89. Seven trades were made from $1.83 to $1.86. Barrels up $0.0550 at...

Economist says placements key area to watch in Friday’s On Feed numbers

A livestock economist says there’s still room for cattle prices to move higher.  University of Missouri professor emeritus Scott Brown says he’s looking ahead to this month’s Cattle on Feed report and continues to monitor cattle placed into feedyards. “We’ve all been waiting for...

USDA expands marketing opportunities for specialty crop growers in 2025

The USDA FSA has recently announced the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program to help growers protect the long-term viability of their operations.  Purdue Extension organic agriculture specialist Ashley Adair says the program give farmers options. “There are some programs available to help kind of...

Work continues to resume feeder cattle imports from Mexico

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service continues to work closely with Mexico to resume imports of live cattle. On November 22, 2024 the USDA suspended imports of live cattle and bison following the detection of New World screwworm along Mexico’s southern border. In...

NCGA thrilled Craig to lead House Ag Committee

The president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says the organization is thrilled U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig, of Minnesota, has been chosen by Democrats as ranking member on the House Agriculture Committee for the 119th Congress. Kenneth Hartman, Jr. tells Brownfield, “We want...

H5N1 a concern for swine producers

The H5N1 virus is a concern for pork producers going into 2025. Swine Health Information Center executive director Dr. Megan Niederwerder says there’s risk associated with poultry and dairy. “Are our animal caretakers on the swine farm potentially having access to dairy farms or...

Monitoring Indiana’s biggest state issues in 2025

Pictured: Katrina Hall, Indiana Farm Bureau with Brownfield’s Erin Anderson Water protections and taxes are two top legislative priorities for Indiana Farm Bureau members in 2025. Caitlin Smith is the associate director of policy engagement. “We want additional funding for groundwater well monitoring,” she...

USSEC optimistic about exports under new administration

The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) says he’s optimistic soybean exports can rebound under the Trump administration. Jim Sutter tells Brownfield about 60% of U.S. soybeans are exported. “I believe that the U.S. has product that people around the world want...

Congress could be close on economic aid package for farmers

Lawmakers continue to negotiate a farm bill extension and economic aid package for farmers. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated an agreement was reached last night. “We still don’t have text of that agreement, and it takes a while for...
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