Feenstra Visits 12 Counties on 36 County Tour This Week
Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) released the following statement after finishing a three-day stint on his 36 County Tour that took him to 12 counties in Iowa’s 4th Congressional […]
CLAAS Apprenticeship and Labor Event
Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican attends the CLAAS Apprenticeship and Labor Event. The post CLAAS Apprenticeship and Labor Event appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Corn-based acrylics plant leveling up in Illinois
The co-founder of Lakril (LOCK-rill) Technologies says the company’s bio-based acrylics could be a boon for corn farmers. Chris Nicholas says they’ve developed a process to replace petroleum-based chemicals with […]
USDA triggers safeguard on sugar containing products
For the first time ever, the USDA has implemented a safeguard trigger on a limited amount of sugar containing products coming into the United States. “The numbers were exceeding the […]
Pork leader cautiously optimistic as tariff talks continue
The executive director of the Missouri Pork Association says he’s been concerned about the trading relationship between the U.S. and China as tariffs continue. “There’s so much there, it’s so […]
“Summer high” for December corn coming soon
A market analyst is encouraging farmers to prepare for a seasonal high in corn futures. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing says over the past 17 years, the summer price […]
Iowa farmers outline ag policy concerns
Some farmers in Iowa say they have several ag policy concerns. Duane Aistrope in Fremont County tells Brownfield he’s been focused on the year-round E15 issue. “We’re still hoping for […]
Staying ahead of the weeds
An extension agronomist says weed control is critical during the early parts of the growing season. Meaghan Anderson is with Iowa State University and says, “Corn especially does not handle […]
Farmland, equipment sales fall in April RMI survey
An ag economist says higher input costs and volatility from tariffs have put downward pressure on farmland prices. Ernie Goss with Creighton University says ag land fell below growth neutral […]
Cattle futures mostly higher waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were up, waiting on direct business to develop. June live cattle closed $.10 lower at $208 and August […]
