Cattle producers interested in emission regulation roll-back
Missouri Cattlemen’s Association President Jeff Reed tells Brownfield livestock producers would like to see the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency address emission regulations. “We truck cattle and grain across the United […]
The process to revamp WOTUS begins
The U.S. EPA has started its process to revamp the Waters of the United States rule and met with Missouri farmers on National Ag Day to discuss it. EPA Administrator […]
WIU Ag Hosts Successful Bull Test Sale
A healthy cattle market benefitted the recent Western Illinois University School of Agriculture’s 53rd Annual Bull Test Sale. The bulls averaged $6235, bred cows averaged $3300 and replacement heifers $2133. […]
Iowa Natural Resources Commission seeking plan for dam at Palisades Kepler State Park
A consultant has been hired to review the best way to remove a low-head dam and improve the area around it at an eastern Iowa park. DNR River Programs Coordinator […]
On 47-1, Iowa Senate votes to ban handling smart phones while driving
The Iowa Senate has — again — passed a bill that would penalize motorists who handle a smart phone while driving. Republican Senator Mark Lofgren of Muscatine said it hopefully […]
Grassley can’t confirm DOGE ordered deep cuts to Social Security staff, services
National media outlets are publishing what’s described as an internal memo from Social Security officials outlining thousands of job cuts and even the shutdown of the agency’s 800-number to comply […]
Rollins says USDA continues review of program spending
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the department continues to review all programs under the USDA’s budget. She tells Brownfield the department is intentional in its review. “True conservation programs that […]
Cash cheese, butter prices keep falling
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday as cheese values continued to fall on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.46. One sale was recorded at that […]
Northwestern College Announces Rotert Resignation
Northwestern College announced the resignation of women’s basketball head coach Kristin Rotert on Tuesday.
Global Dairy Trade Index holds steady
There was no change in the Global Dairy Trade Index in Tuesday’s trading session. Price gains for butter, cheese, and whole milk powder offset losses for skim milk powder and […]
