Ad Astra Radio Family Brands

Schmidt Applauds Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) today applauded the passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. He released the following statement:“A large majority of Kansans in the Second Congressional District chose President Trump’s America First agenda. This bill delivers much... Read More.

Indiana property tax relief bill nears the finish line

The executive director of public policy for Indiana Farm Bureau says farmers will see property tax relief over the next few years. Andy Tauer says an amended version of Senate Bill 1 passed out of the Indiana House. “This bill looks significantly different than... Read More.

What happens to farm bill in budget reconciliation?

Ag policy specialists are watching how Congress uses the budget reconciliation process to fund parts of a new farm bill. Randy Russell tells Brownfield “there’s going to be, at least an effort made, to take some of the key parts of the farm bill,... Read More.

New Senate bill would extend 45Z tax credits

New legislation that would extend 45Z biofuel tax credits has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan Farmer First Fuel Incentive Act was introduced Thursday by Republican Roger “Doc” Marshall of Kansas and Democrat Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota.  Marshall tells Brownfield turning soybean... Read More.

Grassley calls for Prop 12 fix in next farm bill

A U.S. Senator says he expects Congress to address California’s Proposition 12 law in 2025. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley says a resolution could be included in the next farm bill. “Remember that the House Agriculture Committee included something in its (farm) bill last year.... Read More.

Bill Even, National Pork Board CEO, stepping down

Photo of Bill Even taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The National Pork Board has announced Bill Even is stepping down from his role as chief executive officer. In a press release, NPB said Even is returning to his family’s South Dakota farming operation, where he... Read More.