Hundreds of trees down as storms roar across Iowa
The Governor has issued disaster proclamations for Hancock, O’Brien, Osceola and Sioux Counties after strong storms through last night packing winds clocked from 70 to 100 miles and hour. Sioux […]
New Alliant power plant could impact Cedar Rapids airport
Officials with the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids are raising concerns about Alliant Energy’s plan for a gas-fired power plant nearby. The proposed facility would include two turbines powered […]
UNL Extension Field Day
Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the UNL Extension Field Day. The post UNL Extension Field Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
ISDA says it remains committed to Indiana Grown program
Indiana’s Director of Agriculture says funding cuts have been challenging for the state’s Indiana Grown program. Don Lamb tells Brownfield that the division had about 15 percent of its budget […]
Iowa crops continue to do well with plenty of heat and moisture
Iowa’s corn and soybean crops continue to develop and remain in top condition. The corn crop is one day ahead of last year in the key development stages. The latest […]
Immigration crackdowns tightening ag labor situation
The lead economist for grains and oilseeds with CoBank says access to labor remains one of the largest uncertainties facing agriculture. Tanner Ehmke says recent immigration crackdowns are creating an […]
Immigration crackdowns tightening ag labor situation
The lead economist for grains and oilseeds with CoBank says access to labor remains one of the largest uncertainties facing agriculture. Tanner Ehmke says recent immigration crackdowns are creating an […]
Grassley predicts new farm bill in early 2026
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is becoming less optimistic a new farm bill gets done in 2025. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield lawmakers will be focused on nominations ahead of the […]
Grassley predicts new farm bill in early 2026
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is becoming less optimistic a new farm bill gets done in 2025. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield lawmakers will be focused on nominations ahead of the […]
Economists say the lending environment is a factor in any potential herd expansion
A livestock economist says the lending environment continues to be a challenge for cattle producers wanting to grow their herd. It’s been a decade since the U.S. cattle herd expanded, […]
