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NCGA president says EPA’s proposed label change could restrict access to atrazine

Thursday, June 30 by Brownfield Ag News

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing multiple label changes to atrazine, potentially restricting access to the crop protection tool. Iowa farmer and National Corn Growers Association president Chris Edgington says the loss of atrazine would be a devastating blow to productivity. ... Read More.

Proposed carbon pipeline could provide multi-billion dollar boost to Midwest

Wednesday, June 1 by Brownfield Ag News

A recent study shows a proposed pipeline that would transport carbon across five Midwestern states could add nearly $4 billion to the economy. “This project is about the future of agriculture and ethanol.” Jake Ketzner with Summit Carbon Solutions tells Brownfield farmers in Nebraska, Iowa,... Read More.

New beef processing plant proposed in South Dakota

Wednesday, June 1 by Brownfield Ag News

A $1.1 billion meat processing plant has been proposed for western South Dakota. Project managing partner Megan Kingsbury tells Brownfield daily slaughter capacity would be around 8,000 head, and they’re hoping to break ground on the one-million square foot facility in 2023. “There is an... Read More.