Reynolds says Iowa tax, budget polices a template for GOP in DC
Governor Kim Reynolds is suggesting the tax and budget cutting formula she’s used over the past seven years could be the model for Republicans who will be in control of […]
Unusual weather led to unexpected yields comparing tillage
A supplier of crop inputs and services says 2024 yields varied greatly, but a year’s worth of unusual weather led to another unexpected outcome. Brad Mathson will Allied Cooperative in […]
Solar farms expected to remain polarizing in 2025
Solar farms displacing productive farmland will likely remain a sensitive topic among farmers in 2025. Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish says solar sites should not be located on prime […]
Using technology to improve animal care
Disease severity in animals can be very difficult to evaluate clinically. Dr. Brad White is a veterinarian with Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute. “In an animal, for example, that […]
What can we expect from this winter?
The associate director of the Midwest Regional Climate Center says elevated precipitation across the Eastern Corn Belt is providing some drought relief. Melissa Widhelm tells Brownfield… “We are expecting to […]
American Farmland Trust seeing spike in agrivoltaics interest
A solar specialist with American Farmland Trust (AFT) says the number of solar farms incorporating some type of agriculture within the project is increasing. Alan Bailey says the practice, known […]
Cattle futures lower waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. February live cattle closed $2 lower at $186.32 and April contracts closed $1.95 […]
Looming tariff concerns
The vice president of economic analysis for the U.S. Meat Export Federation says she’s concerned about the long-term impacts of tariffs in the new administration. Erin Borror says the pork […]
Weed management specialist urges diversification of herbicides
A Kansas State University weed management specialist says having a diversified herbicide strategy is crucial for sorghum producers. Sarah Lancaster tells Brownfield says growers should be using multiple effective herbicides […]
Ernst says ‘vetting’ of Trump pick Hegseth to continue
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is not yet ready to say how she’ll vote on President-elect Trump’s pick to head the Pentagon. During an appearance on Fox News today, Ernst indicated […]
