Early signs of pressure in the ag economy
A senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says she’s seeing more pressure on the ag economy. Cortney Cowley says farm income is declining. “We say early signs […]
A.G. Bird drafting amendment in response to Iowa court’s child testimony ruling
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is working on a constitutional amendment that would make clear children do not have to testify in person — in the courtroom — against their […]
Clean Fuels Alliance partners with PepsiCo to meet decarbonization goals
Clean Fuels Alliance America wants to see an increase of lower carbon biofuels. Director of State Governmental Affairs Jeff Earl tells Brownfield… “We need good, strong policy to send that market signal […]
Several Iowa hunting seasons open over Labor Day weekend
Hundreds of Iowa hunters will hit the fields this holiday weekend for the start of the rabbit and squirrel seasons. Nate Carr, an Iowa DNR conservation officer for Hamilton and […]
Bleak outlook for corn and soybean prices through harvest
A market analyst sees a bleak outlook for corn and soybean prices going into harvest. Jamey Kohake with Paragon Investments says a record crop is waiting to come online. “Saw […]
Growth in farmland values is slowing
A senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says growth in farmland values has slowed. Cortney Cowley tells Brownfield… “That means that you could buy a treasury […]
Beck’s Hybrids expects good seed supply for ‘25
The central region business manager for Beck’s Hybrids says the company expects adequate seed supplies for 2025. Clint Prange tells Brownfield… “Seed production looks very good right now.” He says, […]
CME cash dairy prices steady to higher Friday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher entering the holiday Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.56. Two sales were recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks […]
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First field trial for H5N1 cattle vaccine authorized
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA will allow field safety trials of H5N1 vaccines in dairy cattle. Vilsack says he doesn’t expect the trials to disrupt trade. “The expectation […]
