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Bauer reflects on year as Iowa FFA State President

Photo of Collin Bauer by Brent Barnett/Brownfield Iowa FFA’s outgoing state president says the organization has made a lasting impact on his life. Collin Bauer tells Brownfield he’s traveled nationally and internationally over the last year meeting with policy makers and ag producers. He... Read More.

NPPC president outlines organization’s priorities

The National Pork Producers Council president says getting a legislative fix for Proposition 12 remains the organization’s top priority. Duane Stateler of Ohio tells Brownfield, “We’ve got to stop the patchwork.” He says more Prop 12-like initiatives are being considered by voters in other... Read More.

President Trump signs EO designating potash a critical mineral

The Fertilizer Institute is optimistic President Trump’s executive order recognizing potash as a critical mineral could help increase access to the product.  Vice president of government affairs Ed Thomas says the goal is to spur domestic production. “It will open up permitting reform to eliminate some... Read More.

Exports top of mind for Minnesota Pork Producers president

The president of the Minnesota Pork Producers Association welcomes the renewal of certificates allowing more U.S. pork exports to China. Todd Selvik says over 300 U.S. pork harvesting and cold storage facilities have regained access to the Chinese market. “We really didn’t know how... Read More.

Bethany College Names Dr. Laura Crawley as 16th President

LINDSBORG, Kan. (Feb 27. 2025) — The Bethany College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Laura Crawley as the 16th president of Bethany College. Dr. Crawley, a distinguished leader in higher education, brings a wealth of experience in academic... Read More.

NFU President:  Farmers need certainty

The president of National Farmers Union (NFU) says farmers are facing unprecedented uncertainty. Rob Larew tells Brownfield, “Change always brings a lot of questions.”  He says, “I think answers will be forthcoming on where this new administration’s priorities are going to be.  But I... Read More.

IDFA President CEO favors development of HPAI vaccinations

The President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association says vaccinations need to be developed to protect poultry and livestock from highly pathogenic avian influenza. Michael Dykes says, “It’s important that we get a program in place that begins to look at alternative... Read More.

Wisconsin FFA President says his term is going fast

Wisconsin’s FFA State President says his term in office has been a whirlwind so far, and he’s enjoying it. Jescey Thompson from the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau school district is about 2/3rds finished with his term and tells Brownfield his biggest goal for the balance of his... Read More.

Great Plains FCU Selects James Wileman as President & CEO

JOPLIN, MO — The Board of Directors of Great Plains Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that James Wileman has been officially appointed as President & CEO. Following an extensive national search led by DDJ Myers, an ALM First Company, the board selected... Read More.

KFB president says water quality an ongoing challenge in Kansas

The president of Kansas Farm Bureau says water quality continue to be a challenge throughout the state. Joe Newland tells Brownfield the concerns are vastly different depending on location. “We’re doing some preliminary testing as far as water injection on the Tuttle Creek Reservoir... Read More.