Iowa farmer suggests grain marketing window is closing
A north Iowa farmer suggests the window to market old and new crop grain could close soon. April Hemmes grows corn and soybeans near Hampton and says about 20 percent […]
State tax benefits approved for new sausage plant in Perry
The state awarded economic development benefits today to the company that plans to build a new sausage plant in Perry. The Iowa Economic Development Authority board approved twelve million dollars […]
Illinois hemp growers mixed over spring legislative session
The president of the Illinois Hemp Growers Association says the spring legislative session left the state’s industry in limbo. Rachel Berry tells Brownfield, “A mixed bag.” She says, “We didn’t […]
Phyllis “Phyl” Van De Griend
80, of Alton
New Indiana FFA president reflects on memorable state convention
Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. The newly elected president of Indiana FFA is also this year’s state star in agribusiness. Kaitlyn Maruszewski from the Tri-Central FFA chapter says her Supervised […]
Disappointing cover crop
A south-central Minnesota farmer says the last cover crop cycle was disappointing. Rochelle Krusemark of Trimont tells Brownfield conditions were too dry in the fall. “It didn’t germinate (and) didn’t […]
Secretary Rollins says work continues to prevent the spread of New World screwworm
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the U.S and Mexico continue to work together to prevent the further spread of New World screwworm. She tells Brownfield the collaborative effort between the […]
New dairy processor could put Nebraska on the map
The executive director for the Nebraska State Dairy Association says a new processing facility could provide monumental growth for the industry. “I honestly think this puts us on the map.” […]
Corn, pork, soybean export sales up on week
The USDA’s reporting a generally good week of export sales for a few key commodities. Old crop corn during the week ending June 12th saw an improvement, led by solid […]
New Illinois Beef president focused on consumer demand
The new president of the Illinois Beef Association says he’s honored to take the reins of the organization. Shannon Welsh, whose cow/calf herd is based in McDonough County, tells Brownfield, “I […]
