Gov. Reynolds says Trump tariffs are leverage for trade talks
Governor Kim Reynolds says President Trump is using tariffs as leverage to force trading partners to the negotiating table. Reynolds issued a written statement after Trump revealed a slate of […]
March first month in Iowa this year with above normal precipitation
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says March was warmer and wetter than normal, and the first month this year we’ve seen above-average precipitation. Glisan says the weather pattern for March sent […]
KUOO Campus Radio Celebrates 40 Years of Community Connection
Our fellow Community First Broadcasting station, KUOO Campus Radio in Spirit Lake, celebrated its 40th birthday on Tuesday with a nostalgic journey back to 1985. Founded by Paul Hedberg, the […]
Soybeans lower, corn and wheat finish the day mixed
Soybeans ended the day lower. May soybeans were down 4 and 3/4 cents at $10.29 and 1/2. The market spent much of the day under pressure ahead of the Trump […]
RFA hopeful tariffs won’t stunt ethanol export momentum
The Renewable Fuels Association wants to ensure tariffs don’t stunt U.S. ethanol export momentum. RFA CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield there’s been dramatic growth the past decade. “In fact, 2024 […]
Water protections one step closer for Indiana farmers
The bill tackling water rights in Indiana has taken the next steps of advancing in the General Assembly. Associate director of policy engagement for Indiana Farm Bureau Caitlin Smith says the Indiana […]
Cattle futures higher waiting on direct business to develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of the week’s direct business. June live cattle closed $1.97 higher at $207.40 and August live cattle closed […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 2, 2025
May corn closed at $4.57 and 3/4, down 4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.29 and 1/2, down 4 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $287.20, down $5.10May soybean oil […]
Spring warm up brings return of winter annuals
An agronomist with AgriGold says the recent warm temperatures have triggered the return of winter annual weeds. Brian Weihmeir, who covers central Illinois, says species like henbit and chickweed can […]
Rollins praises USDA’s HPAI response plan
Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA continues to help the poultry industry find solutions for highly pathogenic avian influenza. “I am not here necessarily to […]
