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Congress making progress on tax policy

An ag tax specialist is confident Congress will act before several provisions important to farm families expire. Chad Hanson with Iowa-based tax accounting firm Corporate Farmer says recent signals from Washington indicate progress. “What I’m hearing out of Washington is that both the Senate... Read More.

Investing in Communities and Making a Difference

Each year, the Missouri Beef Industry Council sets aside funding to support Beef Promotion Grants that are made available to local organizations. In this episode, grant recipient Tracy Crumbaugh, the Business Education Instructor at the Saline County Career Center, shares how the funds impact... Read More.

Making the tariffs work in “the art of the deal”

A farmer from eastern South Dakota says he believes trade tariffs can be a short-term pain for long-term gain. But Scott VanderWal tells Brownfield “I’d hate to see them last too long, like a year or something, but that’s something we can’t control. We’re... Read More.

Frigid weather making for difficult calving season

Frigid temperatures have made calving season more difficult for a southeast Nebraska farmer. Logan Bredemeier tells Brownfield cattle have mostly fared well. “This week has been kind of tough on the calves. We’ve actually lost three or four this week with the cold and... Read More.

Making precision livestock tech more feasible  

Michigan State University researchers are trying to identify where precision livestock technology can best suit the needs and budgets of pork producers. Animal Science professor Janice Sigford tells Brownfield, “Some of the things that producers want the most help with, not surprisingly, are some... Read More.

Making the Best Choices for Your Fertilizer Dollar 

Soaring fertilizer prices are causing farmers to make tough choices when trying to get the most value from their fertilizer dollar. On this episode, an expert with AgroLiquid says there are strategic ways to optimize efficiency and manage soil imbalances, even in a challenging... Read More.

Making his Mark on the Mic

By Brenna Eller He greets you in the morning on your early commute or wishes you well as you're coming home from your overnight shift. Those who have driven, worked or lived in the McPherson area likely know the voice of Mark Ekeland.Last Friday was the... Read More.