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Legislation proposes more whole milk & dairy in SNAP program

Recently introduced legislation would incentivize families to consume more dairy products including whole milk as part of the SNAP program. U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act.  Marshall, who is also a medical doctor,... Read More.

Wolf delisting legislation takes another step forward

A U.S. House bill that would remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List and prevent judges from putting the animal back on the list has made a step forward. The Pet and Livestock Protection Act, also known as HR 845, would restore... Read More.

Proposed legislation offers long-term SWCD funding solution

The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) says a new proposal in the General Assembly offers a potential long-term funding solution for local districts. Eliot Clay tells Brownfield the bill would impose a new per acre fee... Read More.

Wisconsin lawmakers introduce SAF tax credit legislation

Sustainable aviation fuel production could take off in Wisconsin if newly proposed legislation becomes law. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield the bill supported by the state’s agriculture coalition would incentivize fuel production in the Badger State. “Wisconsin is the only Midwestern... Read More.

Illinois legislation would ban some 2, 4-D formulations

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) says proposed legislation in the state legislature would ban some important herbicides. K.J. Johnson tells Brownfield, “This would be an all-out ban on 2, 4-D ester.”  He says, “This is some of your older... Read More.