ISU game design major set for final Regents approval
A proposal from Iowa State University to create bachelors degree in Game Design received approval from a Board of Regents committee today. ISU Associate Provost Ann Marie VanDerZanden says demand […]
Crop specialist says Southern Rust in Nebraska “like I’ve never seen before”
A crop seed specialist says disease has been a challenge for farmers in the western Corn Belt. Mike Gruener with Wyffels Hybrids tells Brownfield… “With all the early rainfall, we’re […]
Senate Ag Committee pushed to buy American food for schools
A representative of the food processing industry is encouraging lawmakers to source food for schools domestically. Kay Rentzel, Executive Director of the Southeastern Food Processors Association, National Peach Council, and […]
Iowa banker says SBA red tape, liens unfair to disaster victims
A northwest Iowa banker says there’s too much red tape in federal disaster recovery programs. “Disaster victims are in no position to complete that excessive paperwork,” Gus Barker, president and […]
IRFA asks Congress to prioritize E15 fix in early 2025
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says he’s hopeful a federal solution for year-round E15 will be prioritized in early 2025. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield legislation has […]
Scout corn pre-harvest for standability concerns
A group of Illinois agronomists say farmers should be scouting their corn fields this harvest season for stalk quality issues. Lance Tarochione, field agronomist in northwest Illinois with Bayer, says […]
Cattle futures mixed ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed, waiting on the week’s direct business to develop and Friday’s On Feed numbers from the USDA. October lives closed […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 18, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.12 and 3/4, up 1/4 centNov. soybeans closed at $10.14, up 8 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $317.90, down 10 centsOct. soybean oil closed at 40.99, […]
Iowa farmer stresses on-farm, roadway safety
A central Iowa farmer says safety is his biggest priority on the farm, especially during harvest season. Corey Goodhue farms near Carlisle and serves on the board of directors for […]
Under Secretary Taylor: Ag trade remains a priority for Biden admin
The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says ag trade has been a priority for the Biden administration in 2024. Alexis Taylor tells Brownfield the agency has […]
