Federal milk marketing order changes will affect profitability
An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says recently approved changes to the federal milk marketing orders will affect dairy producers’ profitability. Danny Munch says the newly updated […]
Brownfield introduces Innovations in Agriculture podcast
Brownfield Ag News is introducing a podcast that focuses on the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the agricultural sector. Cyndi Young hosts this weekly podcast featuring interviews about cutting-edge technologies, […]
Proposed Michigan ag budget targets diagnostics, development
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the governor’s 2026 budget will provide more resources to respond to animal disease outbreaks. Tim Boring tells Brownfield, “These investments in biosecurity and disease […]
Gains reported for December dairy product production
The USDA says production of most dairy products in December was up on the year aside from dry milk products as processors focused on categories with the strongest demand. Total […]
With state license granted, groundbreaking for new Cedar Rapids casino is tomorrow
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has granted a state license for a casino in Cedar Rapids. The vote was four-to-one. “Obviously a cataclysmic day for Cedar Rapids and Linn […]
Letter to Congressional leaders on E15 states emphatically “Get it done”
Supporters are urging Congressional leaders to get year-round nationwide E15 across the finish line. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says attendees of their annual summit this week […]
Iowans are reminded to ‘Remember the Chickadee’ on their tax forms
State wildlife officials are asking Iowans not to skip over the Fish and Wildlife Fund this tax season, what’s popularly known as the Chickadee Check-off. Stephanie Shepherd, a state wildlife […]
Legislators consider ways to bring Iowa more health care personnel
Iowa lawmakers advanced three bills this week that aim to raise the state’s number of medical providers. One of the bills would give priority for medical residency slots to Iowa […]
Spring moisture a significant weed management factor
Spring moisture plays a crucial role in weed management. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says sufficient rain between March and May helps preemergence herbicides be more effective. […]
Important risk management decisions loom
Farmers will be making a lot of important risk management decisions over the next two months. Farm business management analyst Kent Thiesse with the Green Solutions Group says the spring […]
