U.S. Senator Rand Paul brings fiscal hawk talk to Iowa
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul is in Iowa, meeting with fellow Republicans, talking about tariffs and government spending and admitting his views on those topics do not align with President Trump’s. […]
Cattle futures lower ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, waiting on the week’s direct business to develop. June live closed $1.20 lower at $213,92 and August live cattle […]
Study finds early life nutrition affects health, performance, carcass traits
Research shows that beef-on-dairy calves can be healthier and more profitable with the right early-life nutrition. Iowa State Extension Beef Specialist Denise Schwab tells Brownfield their two-and-a-half-year study followed 120 […]
Local farmland preservation groups say contracts are unamendable to state intervention
A land preservation advocate says policy changes by the State of Michigan are putting the longevity of farmland preservation credits in jeopardy. Ingham County Farmland and Open Space Preservation Board […]
Cause of avian metapneumovirus spread remains a mystery
Minnesota turkey growers are struggling to protect flocks from avian metapneumovirus. Ashley Kohls with the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association says it’s unclear how the respiratory disease is being introduced. “There’s […]
Illinois Beef Association keeping producers up to date
The business operations manager with the Illinois Beef Association says despite relatively good times in the cattle industry, producers still face challenges. Olivia Hoots says biosecurity concerns are always a […]
An inconsistent 2025 planting season
An Ohio farmer says the 2025 planting season has been inconsistent. Eric Tipton says he’s finished planting on his farm, but that’s not the case for farmers in other areas. […]
Simpson to lead National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
A policy expert with Bayer Crop Science will be the new CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Duane Simpson will start July 14. Simpson is a Kansas native […]
Reynolds signs plan designed to address Iowa’s shortage of healthcare workers
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that’s meant to address Iowa’s shortage of doctors and other healthcare workers. It uses federal money to expand medical residency programs […]
Words of wisdom for the grad’s next chapter
Commentary. Although the June solstice is still a couple of weeks away, many view the Memorial Day holiday as their official kick-off to summer. High school and college graduations are […]
