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Thursday, March 14
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IL “Fall Covers” program continues to grow
Illinois farmers who enrolled in the state’s “Fall Covers for Spring Savings” program saw a discount on their crop insurance premiums this year. Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello tells Brownfield… “We’re in our fifth year.” He says, “The program has been unbelievable. The first year ...
Thursday, March 14
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Legislation to boost IL local food movement advances
Legislation intended to increase access to locally grown food has advanced in the Illinois State Senate. Senator Dave Koehler, of Peoria, says the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Act would build on an effort started last year… “Last year, we were fortunate enough to be able ...
Thursday, March 14
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Brownfield Ag News
IL Farm Bureau president recaps D.C. trip
Illinois Farm Bureau president Brian Duncan says members shared three priorities with lawmakers in a recent trip to Washington. He tells Brownfield the farm bill topped the list… “Soon,” he says, “and that farm bill to have a fix for California’s prop 12 in it, ...
Thursday, March 14
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Grassley says decline in U.S. ag trade is unacceptable
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says agricultural trade is one of his biggest concerns in 2024. “I don’t think this administration has a trade policy,” he said in a press call with farm reporters Tuesday. The Iowa Republican says he’s urging the U.S. Trade Representative and ...
Thursday, March 14
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Ernst ‘saddened’ by Tyson Foods pork plant closure
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says the closure of a Tyson Foods pork processing plant in central Iowa was a shock to the livestock industry. “I am very sad to see those jobs go. We have about 1300 jobs that will be lost in the ...
Wednesday, March 13
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Illinois farmers facing legislative concerns
Members of the Illinois ag community have some legislative concerns about the state’s top industry. Farm Bureau president and Ogle County farmer Brian Duncan tells Brownfield they’re watching several proposals closely… “Illinois adopting California emission standards; allowing municipalities to reach out and place restrictions on ...
Wednesday, March 13
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IL ag budget wins highlighted at Ag Legislative Day
Recent wins for agriculture in the Illinois state budget were highlighted at the state capitol Wednesday. Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton outlines a program that increases access to local food… “We’re continuing with the Illinois Grocery Store Initiative.” She says, “We put $20 million into last ...
Wednesday, March 13
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John Deere to layoff 150 workers in Ankeny, Iowa
John Deere has announced a round of layoffs at its facility in Ankeny, Iowa. Company officials tell Brownfield approximately 150 production employees at John Deere Des Moines Works will be placed on indefinite layoff effective over April and May. The employees were informed of ...
Tuesday, March 12
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An early Illinois spring?
Farmers across Illinois are preparing for the possibility of an earlier-than-normal start to the planting season. Malcom Head raises cattle and row crops in Macon County… “I think it’s going to be in early spring with an early Easter.” He says, “So, we look forward ...
Tuesday, March 12
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EATS Act faces GOP opposition in U.S. House
Legislation in the U.S. House that would address Proposition 12 is getting some pushback by a group of Republicans. In a letter to House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, the lawmakers said the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act should not be included ...
Tuesday, March 12
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Nutrient stewardship grants announced in Illinois
Funds are heading to county farm bureaus in Illinois to help farmers implement nutrient stewardship practices. Raelynn Parmely with Illinois Farm Bureau tells Brownfield they’ve awarded 18 nutrient stewardship grants this year… “This is really an excellent way to get all levels of Illinois Farm ...
Tuesday, March 12
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Tyson Foods to close Perry, Iowa pork processing plant
Tyson Foods has announced it’s permanently closing its pork packing plant in Perry, Iowa and an ag economist says he was surprised by the move. Allendale chief strategist Rich Nelson tells Brownfield most of Tyson’s financial issues have dealt with beef processing while pork ...
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