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Federal funding freeze halts Illinois EATS program

Thursday, March 6

The deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) says the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze has halted the Illinois EATS program. Kristi Jones tells Brownfield it was part of the USDA funded Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. “Those reimbursement dollars are how... Read More.

China halts some U.S. soybean imports as trade war takes shape

Tuesday, March 4

Pictured: Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net at the 2025 Commodity Classic (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) An ag economist says China has taken some retaliatory measures against the U.S. over President Trump’s tariffs that went into effect Tuesday. “For the U.S. producer right now, this is... Read More.

Court halts Trump funding freeze

Tuesday, February 11

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to pause a funding freeze that affected certain farm programs. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield every program in the federal government is going under review. “To see if it’s needed and not wasting the taxpayers’... Read More.

Late Goal Halts Men’s Soccer Tigers Upset Bid

Wednesday, October 16

By Chad ClevengerBOX SCOREMcPHERSON, Kan. (CCCTigers.com) - The Central Christian Tigers gave the John Brown Golden Eagles everything they could handle. A Late Eagles goal in the 2nd half was the difference as the Tigers fell 3-2.John Brown was able to strike 1st with a... Read More.