Dry winter causes some concern
A farmer in northeastern Iowa says the dry winter has him a bit concerned. Bob Hemesath, who raises corn and hogs outside of Decorah, tells Brownfield, “As much as I […]
Cash dairy prices steady except cheese Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher in light trading Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.62. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0375 at […]
Congressman Nunn supports tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
Iowa Republican Congressman Zach Nunn says he’s supportive of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. Nunn says he thinks the tariffs will help stop […]
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China targets ag equipment in retaliatory measures
China is planning to implement new tariffs on agricultural equipment next week as part of its retaliation to new U.S. duties. Chinese leaders say President Trump’s tariffs violate World Trade […]
Court action seeks new clues in Huisentruit disappearance
A motion is being filed in Cerro Gordo County District Court to open a sealed search warrant in the Jodi Huisentruit case dealing with cars owned by a potential suspect […]
Some tariffs on hold, but concern remains
President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada are on hold, but there is still concern about what happens if the tariffs become a reality. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy […]
Tax discussion will affect ag
The senior director of government affairs with Invariant says several provisions of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 are set to expire this year. Danielle Beck tells Brownfield […]
Volatile start to 2025
It’s been a volatile first month of the year for grain markets. Shane Holtorf with Iowa-based Logic Ag Marketing says 2024 ended quietly. “Not much volatility in the markets, you […]
Rollins gets unanimous support from Ag Committee
President Trump’s nominee for Agriculture Secretary received unanimous support from the Senate Ag Committee. All 23 committee members voted to approve Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA. During her nomination […]
