Nebraska farmer says there is plenty of uncertainty heading into the summer
A south-central Nebraska farmer says this is one of most unpredictable growing seasons in his career. Michael Dibbern tells Brownfield margins have been a moving target and it became […]
Global plant genetics company GDM to acquire AgReliant Genetics
Global plant genetics company GDM has announced its plan to acquire AgReliant Genetics. In a statement to Brownfield, AgReliant Genetics CEO Brian Barker says the agreement will enhance innovation abilities […]
Northern Iowa rains eliminate drought concerns
A north-central Iowa farmer says a wetter than normal June has made it difficult to get some field work done. Brent Renner tells Brownfield the week of June 23rd was […]
Weather forecast not bad for U.S. corn
A market analyst says the weather forecast looks favorable across the Corn Belt so far as the U.S. corn crop goes through pollination. Jody Lawrence with Strategic Trading Advisors tells […]
Grassley praises One Big Beautiful Bill ahead of final House vote
Lawmakers in the U.S. House have advanced President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill to a final vote. While the House continued debate on the legislation Thursday morning, U.S. Senator Chuck […]
U.S. and Japan work through trade negotiations
President Trump says Japan doesn’t want American grown rice and he’s threatened higher tariffs as a result. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Group says the message from President Trump is […]
Pres. Trump to unveil America250 plans tonight at Iowa State Fairgrounds
The gates open at the Iowa State Fairgrounds at noon today in advance of tonight’s appearance by President Trump. He’s expected to offer some details about plans for the year-long […]
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Iowan Whitson delighted to be back in orbit
Iowa native astronaut Peggy Whitson and her three-member crew are now halfway through their two-week research mission aboard the International Space Station. This is Whitson’s fifth visit to the orbiting […]
Largely favorable, early-July weather covers much of the Heartland, centered on the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, warm, mostly sunny weather is promoting a rapid pace of corn and soybean development, with a portion of both crops moving into the reproductive stage of […]
