Prairie strips offer affordable soil and water protection
An expert on prairie reconstruction says he’s seeing more growers adopt prairie strips as a conservation practice.
Tim Youngquist with Iowa State University says the state’s prairie strip...
Former Cargill trader says Venezuela remains a natural market for U.S. ag products
A former head of trading with Cargill says increased stability in Venezuela could mean additional opportunities for U.S. agriculture in the long term.
“They’re a...
USDA: Trump tariffs improved trade deficit, will boost U.S. ag exports
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision on the legality of President Trump’s tariffs soon and USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade...
Resiliency drives Iowa Pork Producers’ legislative goals for 2026
Resiliency is the theme for the Iowa Pork Producers as the Association prepares for the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session.
Director of public policy Harrison Furlow...
Soil moisture a concern for Iowa
Snow during the early part of December didn’t have much of an impact on ag in Iowa.
The USDA says that while most of Iowa...
Naig announces Iowa Farm Act
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig has announced plans to introduce the Iowa Farm Act during the 2026 state legislative session.
He tells Brownfield the comprehensive...
Weed control lessons from 2025 shaping 2026 strategies
A field agronomist with Iowa State University Extension says it isn’t too early to start thinking about weed management for the upcoming growing season.
Meaghan...
November 2025 dairy production down, but still above 2024
USDA says November dairy products production was mostly below the October totals, but higher than year-ago levels.
Total cheese output was 1.22 billion pounds, 5.9%...
Iowa farmer says corn yields surprised in 2025
A southwest Iowa farmer is reflecting on what he calls a good 2025 crop year.
Mark Peterson tells Brownfield corn yields were a pleasant surprise.
“We...
Glufosinate-resistant waterhemp discovery doesn’t surprise agronomist
An extension agronomist says the discovery of glufosinate-resistant waterhemp in the U.S. didn’t come as a surprise.
Meaghan Anderson is with Iowa State University and...
