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Lawmakers push for potash and phosphorus protections

Potash and phosphorus are gaining support in the nation’s Capital to be listed as critical minerals and expedite production in the U.S. The Fertilizer Institute’s President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch tells Brownfield, “The President’s executive order, which included potash but did not include phosphate,... Read More.

Water protections one step closer for Indiana farmers

The bill tackling water rights in Indiana has taken the next steps of advancing in the General Assembly. Associate director of policy engagement for Indiana Farm Bureau Caitlin Smith says the Indiana House unanimously passed Senate Bill 28. “That bill is still conference committee eligible,” she... Read More.

Water protections gaining momentum in Indiana General Assembly

Water rights remain a legislative priority for Indiana Farm Bureau and its members, and its being addressed by the General Assembly. Director of public policy Andy Tauer says there has progress with Senate Bill 28. “This would put protections not only for just farmers... Read More.

Added protections for Indiana grain farmers

The chair of the Indiana Senate Ag Committee says more needs to be done to protect grain farmers. Jean Leising is the co-author of Senate Bill 461. “This makes it more specific in the law for when the license for that dealership can be revoked,”... Read More.

Farmers want more farmland protections

Ohio farmers are calling for increased farmland protections. Ohio Farm Bureau president Bill Patterson says farmland is being lost across the state at a rapid pace. “1,800 farms in Ohio, 200,000 acres of farmland have been lost in one year,” he says. “That is... Read More.

Tariff protections for farmers top concern during nomination hearing

U.S. Senate Ag Committee members are urging President Trump’s Secretary of Agriculture nominee to protect farmers from tariff retaliation. Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin encouraged Brooke Rollins to use her relationship with the president to find other solutions during Thursday’s confirmation hearing. “Can you say... Read More.