“Move-Over” Enforcement Next Week
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force (CITSTF), and law enforcement across Iowa June 17-19 to educate drivers […]
Proposed fee to fund Illinois conservation districts fails to move
The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts says a proposal that would have provided stable funding for local districts failed to move out of […]
Ongoing certainty in the ag labor sector
Many in the agriculture industry have expressed concern about how the uptick in the Department of Homeland Security’s employment enforcement efforts is impacting farm labor. President Trump told reporters on […]
Short-term weather glance wetter and warmer
Brownfield ag meteorologist Greg Soulje says drought relief is in store for much of the Western Corn Belt. “Over the next three to five days there ought to be some […]
Iowa farmer pleased with crop conditions amid lower prices
A southeast Iowa farmer says crop conditions have been a pleasant surprise. Tim Meyer tells Brownfield his area has received a number of rains this year. “There were some crops […]
Alfalfa weevils impact Nebraska hay crop
A central Nebraska farmer says the quality of the first cutting of alfalfa hay was extremely poor to do high weevil pressure. Clay Govier tells Brownfield, “It was getting pretty […]
Central IL crops off to good start; market uncertainty concerning
A central Illinois farmer says his 2025 growing season is off to a good start. “Crops are moving right along, progressing right along. They look good.” Jeff Smith, who grows […]
EPA proposes 2026 and 2027 Renewable Volume Obligations
The EPA has set Renewable Volume Obligations for the next two years. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner says RVO’s for 2026 were supposed to be finalized last fall. […]
Van Orden asks Ag Secretary to address milk labeling issues
A Wisconsin Congressman has asked Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins to address milk labeling issues. Third District Republican Derrick Van Orden says milk substitutes made from things like almonds and oats […]
State Senators hear impacts of federal food & farm program cuts
Michigan food banks and farmers are warning state lawmakers about the impact federal nutrition funding and local food purchasing cuts are having across the state. Michigan Department of Education Director […]