Iowa’s U.S. House delegation voted for ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The four Republicans representing Iowa in the U.S. House have voted for a massive package that extends the tax cuts Trump signed into law in 2017, eliminates the federal tax […]
Farmers for Soil Health in a wait-and-see
The CEO of the United Soybean Board says it’s unclear what will happen with the Farmers for Soil Health sustainability initiative. “Like a lot of other programs, we’re in a […]
Drought Monitor showing less drought in the state
Rainfall at the end of last week and early this week has resulted in less drought showing up in the state. The Iowa Drought Monitor map released this (Thur) morning […]
Rains help improve growing conditions in Iowa
An extension agronomist says growing conditions are favorable across Iowa. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says farmers recently received some much-needed rains. “I’ve seen a few fields where it […]
Factors farmers may want to consider for replanting
An agronomist says there are several factors that farmers should consider before replanting after this year’s excessive rainfall. Trey Stephens with Beck’s Hybrids covers southeast Nebraska and says standing water […]
Ag lending specialist sees more farmer exits
An ag lending specialist suggests a rising number of farmers are leaving the industry. Ashley Arrington with Ag Resource Management (ARM) says working capital began to erode on many operations […]
Protecting stored grain from insects
A pest management expert says crop farmers should prioritize insect control in their stored grain. Miya Butler with Central Life Sciences says insects can interfere with grain quality and the […]
Spring planting delays turn into prevent plant
A Mississippi farmer says spring planting is more than one month behind schedule due to consistent rains and narrow planting windows. Philip Good tells Brownfield he’s lost track of how […]
Zeldin: RFS volumes “coming soon”
The U.S. EPA administrator told lawmakers the agency will release its proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 “very soon.” At a budget hearing with the U.S. Senate Environment Committee, […]
Fusarium head blight applications should be soon
Michigan State University’s wheat breeder says a timely fungicide application during flowering is the most important management strategy for growers. Eric Olson tells Brownfield, “After flowering, look for those anthers.” […]
