Iowa farmer hopeful “the right” farm bill gets done during lame duck
North Iowa farmer Brent Renner tells Brownfield he’s more optimistic about the farm bill getting done during the lame duck session of Congress. “But I’ll say that with the caveat […]
Iowa agencies win millions to address youth homelessness
Programs to support housing for homeless youth in Iowa are being awarded nearly $7-million in a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Courtney Guntly is director […]
Tips for Iowans getting a snowblower ready for action, and the mower into storage
With warmer-than-normal temperatures forecast for the weekend ahead, it may be the ideal time for Iowans to transition their lawn mower to the back of the barn or shed and […]
Cash dairy prices steady to lower Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices were unchanged at $0.6175. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 at $1.75. […]
Farmers scrutinizing plans for 2025
With the harvest season winding down, many farmers are turning their attention to next year. Central Illinois farmer Ken Franklin, who grows corn and soybeans in Christian County, says current […]
Nebraska’s 2024 net farm income expected to decrease
An ag economist says Nebraska’s 2024 net farm income is expected to decrease. Brad Lubben, with the University of Nebraska tells Brownfield… “A big drop in crop receipts, continued pressure […]
Ag lobbyist says election results have farm bill impact
Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House in the new year and an ag lobbyist says that will likely impact what lawmakers accomplish in the lame duck […]
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Genesis House
Voters add two amendments to Iowa’s Constitution
Iowans have overwhelmingly approved two amendments to the Iowa Constitution. In mid-2017, when Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds took over in the middle of Terry Branstad’s sixth term as governor, some […]
Farmland sales continue slowdown
Farmland sales continued to slow this year. Compeer Financial director of appraisal Dave Dinderman says there’s been about a 20 percent decrease in sales compared to 2023. “And while that […]
