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Brownfield Ag News 17-01-2025 18:04
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On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Dr. John Delony – bestselling author, mental health expert and host of ‪@TheDrJohnDelonyShow‬ on the Ramsey Network. John dives into his hunting roots and the importance of getting children involved with nature and the outdoors. The post Dr. John Delony’s passion for archery, hunting, and the outdoors appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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Farmers and processors are pleased the federal milk marketing order updates have been approved, but more regional changes could be coming. Hatley, Wisconsin farmer and new Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative President Heidi Fischer says, “As a dairy farmer myself, the approval of the referendum is important to our farm. We need to know that when […] The post Farmer, processor say passage of FMMOs important appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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The CEO of Indiana Corn and Soybean says continuing to grow exports will help U.S. farmers improve profitability. Courtney Kingrey tells Brownfield, “60% of US exports are concentrated in just four markets, which are China, Mexico, Canada and the EU.” She was recently appointed to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for Trade in Grains, Feed Oilseeds, […] The post Kingrey focused on export markets in appointment to U.S. Trade Advisory Committee appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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President-elect Donald Trump has announced several picks to fill key roles at the USDA.    Luke Lindberg, the president and CEO of South Dakota Trade, an organization that helps companies with international trade issues, has been named Undersecretary for trade and foreign ag affairs.  In a post on Truth Social Thursday, the incoming president said […] The post President-elect fills key leadership posts at USDA appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Nominee pledged to work collaboratively and transparently with Congress as part of his confirmation hearing Thursday. Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin says it’s his moral responsibility to be a good steward of the environment and taxpayer dollars. “It is my commitment to follow my obligations under the law set […] The post Zeldin promises reviews and collaboration if appointed head of EPA appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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A group of Democrats in the U.S. House have introduced a bill that would prevent the incoming Trump administration from imposing import tariffs through a national emergency declaration without Congressional approval. The Prevent Tariff Abuse Act, co-authored by Democrats Suzan DelBene of Washington and Don Beyer of Virginia, would stop the president from imposing tariffs […] The post House Dems introduce Prevent Tariff Abuse Act appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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The USDA has released an interim rule that will help farmers connect climate-smart agriculture practices with the reductions in the carbon footprint of biofuels. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the rule is directly tied to 45Z guidance issued last week by the U.S. Treasury. “We’re basically making the next step in this process for Treasury […] The post USDA publishes interim rule for crops used as biofuel feedstocks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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