Finances weigh on farmers embarking on growing season
Financial challenges are a concern as farmers embark on another growing season. Ag Ventures Alliance CEO Spencer Stensrude says many members are looking at very thin margins in 2025. “I […]
Stine CEO confident in spring seed supply
The CEO of Stine Seed Company is confident there are adequate seed supplies for planting. Myron Stine tells Brownfield early spring conditions look good. “We feel like we’re getting product […]
Bill may expand number of physician assistants practicing in Iowa
The Iowa legislature has sent the governor a bill that would likely expand the number of physician assistants practicing in Iowa, by creating a path to a multi-state license. If […]
Iowans can expect gas price creep as demand rises with temperatures
Gasoline prices in Iowa have risen about 12-cents a gallon on average over the past month, but they’re still down about 25-cents a gallon from a year ago, according to […]
Economist says there are headwinds slowing expansion of the cattle herd
An ag economist says costs have contributed to the slow expansion of the cattle herd. Kansas State University’s Glynn Tonsor tells Brownfield, “Our costs of running a cow are going […]
Soy-based egg roll wins top food prize in Soybean Innovation Competition
Photo provided by the Indiana Soybean Alliance. A group of food science seniors at Purdue University developed a soy-based snack that took top prize at the inaugural food innovation student […]
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NW Arkansas farmer says forage levels good despite drought
A northwest Arkansas livestock producer says his forage levels held up through the winter. Jared Phillips, who raises sheep in Washington County, tells Brownfield, “We were a little worried part […]
Dairy prices mixed, buyers active Friday at CME
Cash dairy prices remained mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.50. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 at $1.6350. […]
MAC preparing for tariff impacts
A commercial elevator with business in Canada says grain movement has been heavier than normal to get ahead of next week’s potential tariffs. Adam Geers is the Vice President of […]
