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“Definitely some concern” about Trump tariff threats among Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association members

Monday, December 2

Ag groups are anxious to see how the incoming administration handles trade policy. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says it’s unclear whether President-elect Trump will follow through on tariff threats made throughout his campaign. “We don’t know enough at this point,...

The Salvation Army Encourages Community Members to Donate as they Pass a Red Kettle this Holiday Season

Tuesday, November 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army's bell-ringing campaign is underway as Thanksgiving approaches, aiming to raise awareness and support for those in need.Major Paul James of the Reno County Salvation Army describes the bells as a symbol of hope for...

Congress members seek USDA accountability in Pure Prairie Poultry failure

Thursday, October 31

A group of lawmakers is pressing the USDA for answers on its loan and grant oversight practices after a recent recipient, Pure Prairie Poultry, abruptly closed. Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden tells Brownfield the letter he and eight other members of the U.S. House and Senate...

FFA SAEs preparing members for their future careers

Friday, October 25

Photo courtesy of the National FFA Organization. An FFA program is setting up students for career success. Supervised Agricultural Experiences are projects that help students to apply their classroom learning to real-world scenarios. Gracie Sprague, a member of the Genoa-Penta FFA Chapter in Ohio,...

FFA members are living to serve this week

Thursday, October 24

Thousands of FFA members are volunteering at 27 different locations throughout the Indianapolis area during the National FFA Organization’s Days of Service. Logan Everett coordinates the program and hopes students take advantage of serving in their local communities. “We want to provide them with the...

National 4-H says members are better prepared

Tuesday, October 15

A recent survey finds 4-H experiences help better prepare young people for life skills after high school. Heather Elliot with the National 4-H Council tells Brownfield out-of-school programming is filling education gaps. “K12 education, while it’s phenomenal, cannot do it alone,” she says. “It...

Members of Congress look to appropriations for H-2A labor cost freeze

Monday, October 7

A U.S. Congressman says he’s working with House appropriation leaders to pause H-2A guest worker program cost increases. Michigan Republican Bill Huizenga tells Brownfield a bipartisan group of 120 lawmakers is trying to make farm labor a priority issue for the four corners of...

Organic Farmers Association says members need a farm bill

Tuesday, October 1

The executive director of the Organic Farmers Association says their members need a new five-year farm bill. Kate Mendenhall says all farmers need a safety net. “We continue to push for crop insurance fixes for organic farmers so that crop insurance program will work...

Wisconsin Cranberry Board members elected

Friday, September 20

David Bartling of Manitowish Waters and Nicole Hansen from Necedah are the newest members of the Wisconsin Cranberry Board, which oversees the state’s cranberry checkoff program. They replace Robert Detlefson of Wisconsin Rapids and Gabriella Mubarak Liddane from Tomah, whose three-year terms expired. The...

Nebraska Farm Bureau introduces new healthcare program for members

Thursday, September 12

Nebraska Farm Bureau members will soon have access to a new healthcare program. President Mark McHargue tells Brownfield the Nebraska Farm Bureau Health Plan rolls out October 1. “This is really kind of like insurance used to be. You’d go through underwriting and our experience...

Reno County Child Care Task Force Seeking New Members

Thursday, September 5

Released by BowercommHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is expanding and seeking committed individuals to join in building systematic, sustainable, and equitable child care solutions for providers, parents, and businesses throughout Reno County.

Two Wisconsin soybean board members re-elected

Wednesday, September 4

Wisconsin’s soybean growers have re-elected two members to the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Justin Bauer, representing District 2 farms near Eau Claire, and Steve Wilkens, representing District 6 near Random Lake, began new three-year terms that run through Aug. 31, 2027. The board oversees...