Solid week for sorghum, soybean inspections
The USDA says sorghum and soybean export inspections for the week ending October 31st were above what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year […]
Economist says demand strength remains critical for U.S. beef and pork sectors
A livestock economist says strong demand continues to be crucial for profitability in the U.S. beef and pork industries. Scott Brown says he’s looking ahead to this week’s Monthly Trade […]
Ag economy is a tale of two farms
An ag economist is expecting another tough year for crop farmers. Paul Mitchell with the University of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics tells Brownfield the balance sheets look […]
Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 9 | Soybean Transportation
Moving soybeans in and out of the country can make local Missouri farmers more profitable and marketable. While Nathan White, a Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council board member, waits to transport […]
Spending surge in Iowa’s two competitive congressional races
The races in Iowa’s first and third congressional districts are considered among the few competitive U.S. House races in the country and campaign spending in the two districts has skyrocketed […]
Dry weather leads to unusual harvest challenges
A region manager for Wyffels Hybrids says the fall drought has led to some unusual harvest challenges. Eli Klokkenga, who covers west central Illinois, says feeding the big, dry crop […]
Resistant Weed ID
Corteva Agriscience Enlist Field Specialist Mark Mongen says there are several signs farmers can look for in the fall to identify weed resistance. He tells Brownfield if growers suspect resistant […]
USDA issues disaster designations in Illinois
The USDA says three Illinois counties have received disaster designations caused by tornadoes that occurred earlier this year. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a disaster declaration for Marshall, Putnam, and […]
Construction site near Twin Cities searched after tip in Jodi Huisentruit case
A website dedicated to the disappearance of former KIMT-TV news anchor Jodi Huisentruit reports Mason City authorities were recently in Minnesota to follow up on a tip related to the […]
Stressed about the election? Put down the phone and take a walk in the woods
Many Iowans are bitterly divided over what results they’d like to see from tomorrow’s presidential election, and it’s causing stress between some co-workers, friends and family members. Instead of bickering […]
