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Trump Issues Disaster Declaration for 28 Kansas Counties

President Trump has granted a disaster declaration for 28 Kansas counties for damages caused by winter storms, straight line winds, flooding and wildfires from June 14-19. The declaration sought by Governor Laura Kelly will make available assistance to local units of governments and certain private... Read More.

President Trump signs EO designating potash a critical mineral

The Fertilizer Institute is optimistic President Trump’s executive order recognizing potash as a critical mineral could help increase access to the product.  Vice president of government affairs Ed Thomas says the goal is to spur domestic production. “It will open up permitting reform to eliminate some... Read More.

Trump tariffs a concern for ag

President Trump’s latest round of tariffs has agriculture groups concerned. Virginia Houston with the American Soybean Association says soybeans and soy farmers have been the poster child of the trade wars.  She says when President Trump levied Section 301 tariffs against China in 2018,... Read More.

Trump admin’s EPA to revisit Waters of United States

The Waters of the United States Rule is getting a revamp – again. The U.S. EPA says to date, the agency has failed to follow the law and implement the Supreme Court’s clear holding in Sackett vs. EPA and Americans need to know which... Read More.

R-CALF USA supports new Trump tariffs

While some in agriculture express concern about President Trump’s new tariffs, a group representing many beef producers is applauding the move. Bill Bullard with R-CALF USA tells Brownfield they’ve been calling for tariffs against beef importers for years. “The importers are bringing in cheaper... Read More.

Economic models show impact of Trump policies

Dairy economists at the University of Wisconsin have been modeling how retaliatory tariffs and program cuts will impact U.S. dairy farmers.  Leonard Polzin tells Brownfield UW’s Dr. Charles Nicholson has been calculating the effects of an equal 25% retaliatory tariff, cuts to the nutrition... Read More.

USDEC concerned about potential Trump tariffs

The U.S. Dairy Export Council’s trade expert is concerned about the planned tariffs from President Trump. Jaime Castaneda tells Brownfield when Trump announced there would be additional 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting March 4th, Canada developed a list of retaliatory tariffs and... Read More.

Trump says tariffs on schedule for Mexico, Canada

President Trump says he still plans to impose new tariffs on Mexico and Canada next week. Trump says, “The tariffs are going forward, on time, on schedule.” The President told reporters Monday the planned 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and an additional... Read More.

Farmers Union concerned about Trump administration staff cuts

The National Farmers Union wants to know how the federal government funding freeze and job cuts have affected individuals. Mike Stranz is Farmers Union’s Vice President of Advocacy.  He tells Brownfield the funding freeze left many farmers wondering what comes next. “A lot of... Read More.

Trump admin: year-round E15 for 8 Midwest states to move forward

The U.S. EPA says it will allow year-round E15 to be sold in eight Midwestern states starting in April. Starting April 28, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin will be allowed to sell 15% ethanol blended gasoline, a request granted... Read More.