Former Iowa Congressman Jim Leach has died
Jim Leach, a Davenport native who represented Iowa in congress for 30 years, has died at the age of 82. Leach was first elected to the U.S. House in 1976 […]
Congress continues work on supplemental disaster package for farmers
Congress continues to discuss ways to provide supplemental financial assistance to farmers. U.S. Congressman and House Ag Committee member Brad Finstad, who farms in Minnesota, tells Brownfield producers are having […]
Cattle futures supported by direct business
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were up, watching direct business develop in the North at higher prices, following up on Tuesday’s steady to higher trade. February live was […]
Minnesota Biofuels Association celebrates E15 milestone
The Minnesota Biofuels Association is celebrating a significant milestone. Executive director Brian Werner says there are now 500 E15 fueling stations in Minnesota. “I think that’s a pretty big accomplishment. […]
Farmer stays resilient, says farm bill would help
A southwestern Wisconsin farmer says it has been challenging on the farm, but he remains positive. James Edge farms with his wife, daughter, and father-in-law near Fennimore, where they raise […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 11, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.48 and 1/4, down 3/4 centJan. soybeans closed at $9.95 and 1/2, up 3/4 centJan. soybean meal closed at $291.10, down 90 centsJan. soybean oil closed […]
What resources do beginning farmers need?
USDA and Michigan State University Extension are collaborating to create more comprehensive resources for beginning farmers. USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Coordinator for Michigan Aimee Swenson tells Brownfield, “I get […]
Fatal Collision Near Sioux Center Under Investigation by Authorities
On Wednesday, December 11, at 5:25 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 9-1-1 report of a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of 390th Street […]
Washington County passes first reading of wind turbine ordinance
The Washington County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that restricts where wind turbines can be built. The vote came Tuesday following a public […]
Soybeans, wheat cling onto gains as corn finishes mixed
Soybeans were modestly higher on fund and technical buying. Beans started lower but found support from near-term demand expectations, despite the USDA’s most recent supply and demand report being seen […]
