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DNR Issues Air Quality Advisory Through Thursday
DES MOINES — The Iowa DNR has issued a statewide Air Quality Alert through 6 a.m. Thursday, June 5. The Air Quality Index (AQI) may reach the red or unhealthy category […]
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act breezes through Senate Ag Committee
Legislation that would bring whole milk and 2% milk back to school meal programs easily passed the Senate Ag Committee with bipartisan support. Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota says […]
2025 World Pork Expo this week in Des Moines
National Pork Producers Council director of trade show marketing Doug Fricke tells Brownfield an economic seminar and learning sessions on sustainability and foreign animal diseases are highlights of this year’s […]
Strong Storms Move Through Northwest Iowa Monday Evening
After hitting a high temperature of 91 degrees yesterday (Monday), a cold frontal boundary moved into the area in the late afternoon bringing with it severe weather, including significant amounts […]
Ag economist says proposed budget guts USDA
An ag economist calls proposed cuts outlined in the Trump administration’s 2026 USDA budget irresponsible. American Enterprise Institute’s director of agricultural policy studies Vince Smith tells Brownfield gutting agriculture research is a prime example. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 3, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.38 and 1/2, up 1/4 centJul. soybeans closed at $10.40 and 3/4, up 7 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.50, up 60 centsJul. soybean […]
Soybeans, corn manage higher finish, wheat down
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. 67% of the crop is good to excellent, with planting and emergence both ahead of average. Crush demand continues to be […]
USDA employee and five others charged in alleged SNAP fraud
A USDA employee and five other individuals have been charged in connection with what authorities describe as one of the largest alleged food stamp frauds in the nation’s history. Investigators […]
Minnesota researchers exploring perennial flax
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Rosemount Research and Outreach Center are exploring the potential of perennial flax. Department of Horticultural Science professor Neil Anderson says the versatile crop can […]
