The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill to keep the government open, provide financial aid to farmers, and extend the farm bill for one year.  The bill, passed late Friday afternoon, would keep the federal government funded into March.  This was the third version of the bill this...

Wisconsin’s Farmers Union delegates made changes to their policy regarding anaerobic digesters for manure. Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden tells Brownfield delegates were able to settle on some policy language. “We got some language put back in (the policy book) that was taken out to make sure that...

A pair of Illinois farmers say the ag economy means some tough decisions in 2025. Tom Hieronymus, who farms in DeWitt County, tells Brownfield, “The cost of inputs these days, and this last couple of years the commodity prices have really kind of taken a nosedive, and the costs are...

The 36th annual Topeka Farm Show is scheduled for January 7-9 at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka, Kansas, featuring 600 exhibitor booths, demonstrations and much more. AUDIO: Dan Slowinski, Topeka Farm Show Director The post A look ahead at the 2025 Topeka Farm Show appeared first on Brownfield...

A handful of bills that could have benefited the state’s food and ag industry died Thursday after Michigan House lawmakers abruptly ended their session. Fourth-generation farmer and state senator Kevin Daley called the 29-hour-long session in his chamber an embarrassment. “I’ve got so much respect for this seat and being...