Race Track Supporters Propose Keeping Track to Kansas State Fair Board, Special Meeting Nov. 21 for Board to Decide and Proceed Tuesday, November 14 by Brenna EllerBy Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Supporters of keeping a race track on the Kansas State Fairgrounds turned out in... Read More.
Cattle producers propose state checkoff Monday, June 12 by Brownfield Ag NewsThe Michigan Beef Industry Commission is considering a proposal that would reinstate a state beef checkoff. Executive Director George Quackenbush tells Brownfield the Commission’s budget structure hasn’t changed in nearly 40 years but consumers have. “Less than a third of Michigan consumers have a positive... Read More.
Wisconsin lawmakers propose Farmland Preservation tax credit changes Tuesday, March 7 by Brownfield Ag NewsWisconsin’s farmland preservation tax credit program would get some updates under a proposal from two state lawmakers. State Senator Patrick Testin from Stevens Point tells Brownfield the changes are designed to incentivize more farmers to participate in the program. “We should lessen... Read More.
Lawmakers propose expanding Wisconsin farmer-led watershed eligibility Thursday, March 2 by Brownfield Ag NewsA group of Wisconsin lawmakers wants to expand the eligibility guidelines for the farmer-led watershed protection grants. Now, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection administers watershed protection grants to producer-led groups made up of at least five operators of eligible farms within... Read More.
Mississippi River town mayors propose national drought policies Tuesday, November 1 by Brownfield Ag NewsMayors of towns along the Mississippi River are proposing improvements to national drought policy as they battle the worst drought in thirty years. Greenville, Mississippi Mayor Errick Simmons is co-chair of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI). He says the group has... Read More.
