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Saturday, February 8
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Costello: Illinois would feel impacts of trade war
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says a new trade war would impact every aspect of the state’s economy. Jerry Costello tells Brownfield, “These tariffs only affect you if you drive a vehicle, eat food, produce food, heat your home, use a ...
Friday, February 7
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Brownfield Ag News
Tariffs could boost organic grain markets
The senior merchandiser at Illinois-based Clarkson Grain says proposed tariffs on countries like Canada could boost organic grain markets. Kelsey Graber tells Brownfield, “In the organic space we import a lot of organics.” She says, “There’s a lot of concerns around the integrity of ...
Friday, February 7
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Brownfield Ag News
Budzinski says ‘sledgehammer’ tariff policy bad for business
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says imposing wide-reaching tariffs on America’s largest trading partners is bad for business. Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says even though proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused for thirty days, the threat remains. ...
Friday, February 7
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Brownfield Ag News
Letter to Congressional leaders on E15 states emphatically “Get it done”
Supporters are urging Congressional leaders to get year-round nationwide E15 across the finish line. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says attendees of their annual summit this week signed a letter sent to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John ...
Friday, February 7
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Brownfield Ag News
Federal milk marketing order changes will affect profitability
An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says recently approved changes to the federal milk marketing orders will affect dairy producers’ profitability. Danny Munch says the newly updated system that regulates minimum payments to dairy producers will be a win for some, ...
Thursday, February 6
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Brownfield Ag News
Now is the time to transition
An expert says more resources are available for farmers transitioning to organic practices than ever before. “I mean, if folks are considering transition, now is the best time.” Tom Manley, conservation director with Marbleseed, says premium prices and environmental concerns are pushing more farmers ...
Wednesday, February 5
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Brownfield Ag News
National Guard exploring healthier food options
Some National Guard troops could soon have healthier food options. Erin Meyer, executive director of Basil’s Harvest, a Chicago-based non-profit, says the National Guard is encouraging a more wholistic approach to soldier health. “Physical health, mental health, spiritual health and nutritional health.” She says, ...
Wednesday, February 5
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Drought concerns not driving agronomic decisions
The prospect of drought does not seem to be influencing agronomic decisions as farmers prepare for the 2025 growing season. Stine Seed president Myron Stine says some growers are concerned about dry soils heading into the spring. “Ironically, I don’t see them making huge ...
Wednesday, February 5
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Feenstra: year-round E15 “ready to go” before Lame Duck bill fell apart
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is working to ensure Congress picks up where it left off on passing year-round E15. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield language allowing nationwide sales of fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol year-round was initially part ...
Tuesday, February 4
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New research shows gene-edited bacteria provides corn third source of nitrogen
New research from the University of Illinois shows that gene-edited bacteria can supply early corn plants the equivalent of 35 pounds of nitrogen from the air. Study co-author Connor Sible, research assistant professor in the Department of Crop Sciences, says they tested products from ...
Tuesday, February 4
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Volatile start to 2025
It’s been a volatile first month of the year for grain markets. Shane Holtorf with Iowa-based Logic Ag Marketing says 2024 ended quietly. “Not much volatility in the markets, you were able to buy options (contracts) pretty cheap. We’ve seen those start to explode ...
Tuesday, February 4
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Dry winter causes some concern
A farmer in northeastern Iowa says the dry winter has him a bit concerned. Bob Hemesath, who raises corn and hogs outside of Decorah, tells Brownfield, “As much as I don’t mind not having snow, we have been dry.” He says, “We did get ...
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