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Breaking Down Community Priorities from the Mastermind Survey

Over the past few weeks, the McPherson County Community Foundation has touched on the priorities that emerged from the Mastermind McPherson County Survey—first by outlining they’re categorized, and then by highlighting a recent Mastermind grant. Now, let’s take a closer look at the specific... Read More.

Illinois Farmers Union takes priorities to Springfield

The engagement consultant for Illinois Farmers Union (IFU) says the organization is pushing its priorities to state lawmakers. Cheyanne Bristol says recent visits to Springfield have been highlighted by discussions on the need for strong conservation programs. “In our meeting with Representative Harper, who... Read More.

Iowa Corn takes policy priorities to Des Moines

Members of the Iowa Corn Growers Association recently discussed policy priorities with Iowa legislators. President Stu Swanson, who farms near Galt in north-central Iowa, says the association held its annual day on the Hill Thursday. “It is a great opportunity for farmers to prioritize... 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.

Wisconsin Ag Coalition sets state budget priorities

Several of Wisconsin’s agricultural organizations are optimistic the next state budget will continue to fund some successful programs. Jason Mugnaini is Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s director of government relations and also lobbies for the state’s ag coalition.  He tells Brownfield one issue stands out as... Read More.

NCBA sets policy priorities for 2025

Members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association have set their policy for 2025. From tax relief to a farm bill, the policy priorities for the NCBA in 2025 are focused on advancing solutions that help improve the general business climate for agriculture. Ethan Lane... Read More.

NASDA outlines 2025 policy priorities

One of the big priorities for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture in 2025 is state cooperative agreement funding. The farm bill, food systems, pesticide regulations, and PFAS round out the organization’s list of priorities. RJ Karney is NASDA’s senior director of... Read More.

American Bankers Association outlines farm bill priorities

The senior vice president of agricultural and rural banking policy with the American Bankers Association says the industry has several goals for the next farm bill. Ed Elfmann tells Brownfield, “Here’s our farm bill priorities.”  He says, “Increasing the guaranteed loan limits, modifying the... Read More.