Dairy Farm Fuel Survey building case for fair share in USDA’s relief program
A dairy policy expert says dairy farmers should be fairly represented in USDA’s Harvest Fuel Relief Program.
American Dairy Coalition’s Sherry Bunting tells Brownfield fuel...
Dutch researcher earns World Food Prize for food safety efforts
This year’s World Food Prize Laureate is credited for leading a global food safety movement.
Huub Lelieveld, a scientist from the Netherlands, spent decades bringing...
Northern Iowa soybean yields a pleasant surprise
A north-central Iowa farmer says her 2026 harvest is exceeding expectations.
April Hemmes of Hampton tells Brownfield, “I’m on corn now. I did finish soybeans,”...
German farmer highlights challenges facing women in agriculture
A first-generation farmer from Germany says agriculture is facing significant challenges both on and off the farm.
Jana Gabert says working in farming as a...
Dry weather helps northwest Iowa farmers make up harvest progress
The outlook for the harvest season in northwest Iowa has improved dramatically.
Paul Kassel grows corn and soybeans near Spencer and says September was extremely...
National FFA Convention Opens With Leadership Focus
Thousands of FFA members from across the country are in Indianapolis this week to learn, network, and learn about careers in agriculture.
Violet Mork, the...
Southern Iowa farmland market unlikely to soften anytime soon
An ag real estate specialist says farmland values are holding strong in southern Iowa.
Tim Meyer is the owner of Midwest Ag Exchange, based out...
Farmer says fertilizer expenses remain biggest cost concern
As margins remain tight, a southeast Iowa farmer says input costs continue to be a major source of frustration.
Tim Meyer in Henry County says...
26% of Iowa corn, 57% of soybeans harvested
A northwest Iowa farmer says his soybean harvest should be wrapped up this week.
Kelly Nieuwenhuis farms near Primghar in O’Brien County…
“I’ve been really happy...
Cheese prices up, nonfat dry milk declines Wednesday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mostly up Wednesday at the CME.
Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8850. No sales were reported.
Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0875 to $1.53. Nine sales...
