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Minnesota PCA begins feedlot rulemaking process

A rulemaking process that will have implications for Minnesota livestock producers is underway. Minnesota Pork Producers Association director of public policy strategy and sustainability Lauren Servick tells Brownfield the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has initiated a public comment period for rules that govern feedlots... Read More.

The process to revamp WOTUS begins

The U.S. EPA has started its process to revamp the Waters of the United States rule and met with Missouri farmers on National Ag Day to discuss it. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says there’s one way the new WOTUS rule will hold the test... Read More.

New trade war begins

Ag trade consultant Sharon Bomer Lauritsen says another trade war has begun. “Much broader, actually, than what we saw in 2017 or 2018 and it may not stop here.” On Tuesday, the United States placed 25% tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican imports, as... Read More.

Ava Jones Begins Cancer Fight, and How the Public Can Help

As if Ava Jones didn’t have enough on her plate these days - speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, a full load of collegiate classes, working and being a regular college student - even more was recently added.Jones, a former Nickerson basketball, volleyball and... Read More.

Path to reduced tillage begins at harvest

An extension educator says the journey to reducing tillage begins at harvest. Jodi DeJong-Hughes is with the University of Minnesota. “Less tillage or no-till does not mean you don’t do any prep work. It starts off with the combine, you have to have a... Read More.

Wisconsin farming operation begins scholarship program

A Wisconsin-based farming operation will be helping some agriculture students pay for college. Christine Lindner with Alsum Farms and Produce tells Brownfield they’ve started a new scholarship program. “As part of our ongoing efforts to continue to recruit and bring people into agriculture, we’re... Read More.

USD 418 Begins Discussion on New Vision Initiative

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education has started the process of developing a new vision statement for the school district, as the lifespan of the Vision 2025 initiative is coming to a close. The Board, along with district... Read More.