State auditor cites lag in Iowa nursing home inspections
A report from State Auditor Rob Sand’s office indicates state officials are not inspecting Iowa nursing homes as often as required by federal law. Nursing homes are to be inspected, […]
Iowa farmer begins 2024 corn harvest
Corn harvest is underway for southwest Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser. “I think the very earliest corn is probably going to be the best,” he said. “It was bigger when we […]
Dry conditions, river levels among challenges this fall
An ag economist says he’s concerned about weather challenges heading into fall. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net tells Brownfield weather can be a critical factor for commodity markets. “We are very […]
A challenging time to market cattle
The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says this can be a difficult time of year to market cattle. Tony Hancock says this recent price slide shouldn’t […]
Michigan meat processors searching for alternative permitting solutions
Researchers at Michigan State University are studying alternative options for meat processors to meet new permitting requirements. Jeannine Schweihofer with Michigan State University Extension tells Brownfield while earlier research by […]
CME cash dairy markets mixed Monday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0150 at $0.59. Two sales were recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up […]
Previewing USDA’s Livestock Slaughter and Cattle on Feed reports
The cattle industry continues to look for signs of herd expansion. Livestock economist Scott Brown says beef cow slaughter continues to be a number he’s watching each month, especially as […]
Nutrient efficiency matters more in tighter times
The executive director of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council (NREC) says proper nutrient management can impact an operation’s bottom line. Julie Hewitt tells Brownfield NREC funded research has […]
Des Moines leaders to vote on rules opponents say criminalize homelessness
The Des Moines City Council will vote tonight on whether to ban camping in public areas and to cut the notice time before removing tents and shelters on city property […]
Farmers Union legislative fly-in covers more than just farm bill
Ag policy beyond the farm bill was discussed during the National Farmers Union legislative fly-in last week. Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish tells Brownfield biofuels came up in conversations […]
