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Emmer confident farm bill gets done in 2024

The Majority Whip in the U.S. House is confident a new farm bill will be completed by the end of the year. Minnesota Republican Tom Emmer tells Brownfield House Ag Committee chair GT Thompson is ready to bring his version to the House floor.... Read More.

USDA confident in challenge to Mexico’s GM corn ban

USDA is keeping a close eye on Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor says she expects a panel decision in favor of U.S. corn producers later this year. “We’re confident in the arguments... Read More.

Summit Carbon Solutions CEO confident pipeline will get completed

The CEO of Summit Carbon Solutions says the permitting process has slowed some, but he’s confident the pipeline will get completed. Lee Blank tells Brownfield he’s seeing more buy-in across the industry. “I think the marketplace is understanding the importance of the project now.... Read More.

CHS confident harvest propane supplies will be plentiful

Farmers concerned about a wet harvest are assured there’s an ample supply of propane for drying grain. CHS chief financial officer Olivia Nelligan says the cooperative is closely tracking demand. “So we understand what we’re going to have to have in our supply chain... Read More.

Iowa farmer feels confident with planting decisions

An eastern Iowa farmer says he was able to avoid replanting any of his crops. Adam Rahe raises over a thousand acres of corn and soybeans near Dyersville. “Luckily, we did not (replant). We got about 700 acres in on the first go in... Read More.