Farmers urged not to rush into soybean roasting
Davis spoke to Brownfield during the Four State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
A feed consultant says farmers should be cautious...
Texas Screwworm Case Sparks Precautions
AUDIO: Dr. Lucas Hinojosa, Edinburg, Texas
Now that New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States, what happens next?
Dr. Bud Dinges, the state...
Cattle industry seeking fair and stable markets
Senator Grassley:
There continues to be debate within the industry about the balance between free markets and government oversight.
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the role...
USDA’s specialty crop assistance helps some, not all
An economist says USDA’s recently announced assistance program for specialty crop producers helps some producers but fails to help others.
Economist Danny Munch with the...
Producers advocate for policy changes impacting ranch operations
Cattle producers bring their policy concerns to Capitol Hill.
Attendees of this year’s event are meeting with their state’s Congressional representatives and staffs throughout the...
Weed management ramps up in eastern Iowa
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s tackling some weed management in early June.
Dave Walton raises corn and soybeans near Wilton along the Mississippi River.
“Next...
Gov. Reynolds signs bill supporting ethanol-powered ag equipment
Deanna Kovar:
Lance Lillibridge:
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill intended to expand the use of ag equipment fueled by higher ethanol blends.
“Senate File...
Grower concerned about dry conditions in eastern Iowa
Lance Lillibridge:
An eastern Iowa farmer says his 2026 planting season was successful.
But Lance Lillibridge tells Brownfield he’s concerned about drought conditions.
“We’re all done with...
Higher nitrogen prices could sting growers this fall
Many farmers are concerned about what fertilizer might cost this fall.
Josh Hitzhusen grows corn and soybeans near Rockwell in northern Iowa and says he...
Farm bankruptcies hit a six-year high as ag economy continues to weaken
Farm bankruptcies hit a six-year high in April, and an ag attorney says it’s a sign of growing financial stress.
Austin Peiffer with Ag and Business Legal Strategies says the...
