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New Senate bill would extend 45Z tax credits

New legislation that would extend 45Z biofuel tax credits has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan Farmer First Fuel Incentive Act was introduced Thursday by Republican Roger “Doc” Marshall of Kansas and Democrat Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota.  Marshall tells Brownfield turning soybean... Read More.

Senate Ag Committee reviews whole milk in schools

The Director of Nutrition Guidance with USDA says she’s very concerned dairy consumption has declined over the past two decades. During Tuesday’s Senate Ag Committee’s hearing on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, Dr. Eve Stoody said 90 percent of Americans don’t consume the... Read More.

Minnesota House and Senate far apart on ag budget funding

The Minnesota House and Senate are far apart on agriculture budget funding. Senate Ag, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development chair Aric Putnam says his committee has been very diligent and thoughtful about spending. “Unfortunately the House went a little crazy on us about two... Read More.

Bipartisan bills in Senate support crop insurance & credit access

Bipartisan legislation has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate to help improve risk management and financial resources for farmers. Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar stressed the need to close crop insurance gaps for beginning farmers and veterans during a recent hearing. “Many... Read More.

Securing American Agriculture Act introduced in House and Senate

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House and Senate to protect the nation’s food supply from foreign entities. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield the Securing American Agriculture Act would reduce the country’s reliance on markets like China. “China could pull that trigger... Read More.

U.S. Senate to vote on government funding plan

The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says Friday’s scheduled U.S. Senate vote on a Continuing Resolution to keep the government operating will raise questions no matter the outcome. “There is no good situation that involves a government shutdown.”... Read More.

Water export bill advances in MO Senate

A bill on water rights that has the support of several state ag groups advanced out of the Missouri Senate on Thursday. Senate Bill 82 requires a permit from the Department of Natural Resources to export water from Missouri. A similar bill was considered... Read More.

MO Senate considers water export bill

Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would require a permit to export water outside of the state. Senator Jamie Burger is the bill sponsor and he tells Brownfield “in southeast Missouri, we irrigate heavily and grow crops that feed the nation. We need... Read More.

Eminent domain bill passes South Dakota Senate

A bill banning the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines in South Dakota is making its way to Governor Larry Rhoden’s desk. House Bill 1052 would add a new section to existing right-of-way carrier law preventing the use of eminent domain for pipelines carrying... Read More.

Eminent domain bill advances to SD Senate

A bill banning the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines in South Dakota will advance to the Senate floor. On Monday, the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee voted House Bill 1052 out of committee and it’s expected to be heard in the... Read More.

H-2A labor reform pleas made during Senate Ag hearing

Ag leaders called for much-needed reform to the H-2A guest worker program as part of the Senate Ag Committee’s hearing on Wednesday. Texas farmer Bret Erickson testified on behalf of the International Fresh Produce Association. “We need controls on the cost of our labor,”... Read More.
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