2024 U.S. soybean production tops 2023
The USDA says 2024 soybean production topped 2023. The crop of 4.366 billion bushels was up 5% on the year, with an average yield of 50.7 bushels per acre on […]
A look a the policy to-do list in 2025
Ag economic and policy advisor at Farm Credit MidAmerica Matt Erickson says one of the top priorities will be tackling expiring tax cuts, which are crucial for America’s farmers and ranchers. […]
A look at the policy to-do list in 2025
Ag economic and policy advisor at Farm Credit MidAmerica Matt Erickson says one of the top priorities will be tackling expiring tax cuts, which are crucial for America’s farmers and ranchers. […]
Snowier second half of January expected for Upper Midwest
An abnormally dry start to winter in the Upper Midwest could soon give way to wetter conditions. Bret Walts with BAMWX says the western half of the country has been […]
Missouri cattle market seeing record sales
A regional livestock specialist with the University of Missouri Extension says the state’s cattle market ended 2024 on a high note. “We set ourselves a regional record by breaking our […]
Iowa’s high court reverses murder ruling involving daycare owner
The Iowa Supreme Court has reversed a western Iowa daycare provider’s conviction on murder and child endangerment charges. Cass County resident Alison Elaine Dorsey was convicted in 2023 of second-degree […]
Mostly bearish week for U.S. export sales
The USDA says export sales during the week ending January 2nd were generally bearish, largely due to it being a holiday week. Corn, soybeans, wheat, and rice all hit marketing […]
Economist concerned potential tariffs could hinder trade
An economist is concerned how potential new tariffs could hinder trade in 2025. Ernie Goss, with Creighton University, tells Brownfield President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed universal tariffs of 10 to 20% […]
Recapping 2024: Field Insights to Apply in 2025
There are some risk factors for both above and below-ground loss of nitrogen. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic Services says the key […]
Retired Iowa photojournalist recalls monster snowstorm on this date in 1975
Fifty years ago today, a massive snowstorm brought chaos to wide sections of Iowa. Called the “Storm of the Century,” the blizzard claimed 58 lives in the Midwest, including 15 […]
