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Farm bill hearing set for La Crosse, Wisconsin

The House Agriculture Committee will be taking testimony on the next farm bill in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Congressman Derrick Van Orden tells Brownfield farmers and others connected to agriculture and nutrition can tell elected officials what they would like to see in the new... Read More.

USDA moves forward with milk pricing hearing

The USDA decided Friday to proceed with a hearing on the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. Daniel Munch with American Farm Bureau Federation tells Brownfield USDA decided which of the dairy pricing proposals will be considered when the hearing starts August 23rd in Carmel,... Read More.

Hearing focuses on different trade approaches

A central Minnesota cattle producer says frustration is building with the Biden administration’s approach to trade. Don Schiefelbein says while the administration is focused on addressing unfair trade practices and worker’s rights, there are opportunities for new trade deals, including a bilateral agreement with... Read More.