December 6, 2021
By Nicole Heslip
Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert tells Brownfield he’s extremely proud of the of the organization’s efforts to protect ag sales tax exemptions on inputs and farm machinery from a progressive income tax bill which he says would have been detrimental to the state’s economy. “As you look at our neighboring states all around us, […]
August 12, 2021
By Larry Lee
The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction at the Wisconsin State Fair is being called a record success with sales totaling $303,800. Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation President Bob Johnson says they were overwhelmed by the generosity of auction supporters. Along with fair animals raising money for their exhibitors, the foundation raises money to provide […]
April 20, 2021
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University of Nebraska System President Ted Carter says the U of N campuses could not be better positioned to help farm and ranch families. He says colleges need to think outside the box when recruiting ag students. He tells Brownfield they created a tuition-assistance program called Nebraska Promise where student tuition is paid for if […]
March 19, 2021
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The National 4-H Center, a 12-acre campus in Chevy Chase, Maryland is up for sale after 12 months of pandemic driven vacancy. National 4-H Council President and CEO Jennifer Sirangelo tells Brownfield it was a difficult decision but paying expenses on it with no revenue through 2020 and 2021 is detrimental. “It takes millions a […]
March 16, 2021
By Will Robinson
Zoetis has launched its Driven to Care initiative highlighting the company’s long-term sustainability goals. Christina Lood with Zoetis said the initiative has three parts including communities, animals and the planet. She tells Brownfield Driven to Care will support people within animal care. “One of the goals we’re really excited about is providing $1 million annually […]
December 29, 2020
By Tom Steever
Two graduate students’ research that will help soybean growers has resulted in scholarships from the Foundation for Soy Innovation. Haylee Schreier, who is working on an advanced degree at the University of Missouri, is doing checkoff-funded research on a machine called the Weed Zapper that takes out weeds with electricity when they’re beyond chemical control.“We’re […]
December 21, 2020
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The Foundation for Soy Innovation has awarded scholarships to two MU graduate students. Haylee Schreier is doing checkoff-funded research on a machine called the Weed Zapper that takes out weeds with electricity when they’re beyond chemical control. Caio Canella is working on his doctorate doing checkoff-funded research in the field of soybean breeding. To find […]
December 4, 2020
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Congressman David Scott has been approved by the Democratic Caucus to serve as the first African American Chairman of the House Ag Committee. The Georgia Democrat says he is honored to be chosen by his colleagues. Scott was born on his grandparents’ farm in South Carolina during the days of segregation. He says he owes […]
