Shifting weather pattern a welcome change
An agricultural meteorologist says a shifting weather pattern will be a welcome sight for most farmers. Greg Soulje tells Brownfield the corn belt should see less moisture and some cooler […]
Two Iowa counties seek U.S. Supreme Court review of pipeline lawsuit
County supervisors in Shelby and Story Counties have voted to seek U-S Supreme Court review of their ordinances for hazardous liquid pipelines, like the one Summit Carbon Solutions plans to […]
New Iowa Corn president sees ethanol potential in India
The newly elected president of Iowa Corn says India could be a rising market for U.S. biofuels. Mark Mueller tells Brownfield ethanol could help provide India some environmental benefits. “India […]
Senator Grassley calls on Russia to release thousands of Ukrainian children
While President Trump met in recent days with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine seeking a ceasefire, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says one key element in the long-running war demands […]
Protest planned over closing of Iowa City historical research center
Concerned Iowans plan to protest Saturday the state’s expected closure of the Iowa City Centennial Building historical research center. The State Historical Society says it is shutting it down because […]
Grassley says China has some “leverage” in U.S. trade negotiations
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says China has a lot of leverage in trade negotiations with the U.S. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield the Chinese are dependent on imports for food […]
Maddy Vlotho, Julie Coyle & Tara Ramos
Big Sioux River Days
U.S. rice supply larger than last year
U.S. rice stocks are rising. The USDA says that on August 1st, the domestic supply of un-milled rice was 44.615 million hundredweight, 35% larger than this time last year, with […]
NASCAR Cup Series to return to Iowa Speedway in 2026
NASCAR announced that the NASCAR Cup Series will return to Iowa Speedway in 2026. The Iowa Corn 350 powered by Ethanol will return to the Iowa Speedway on Sunday, Aug. […]
Cooler air on-the-move; an active Summer pattern continues across the southern States
Across the Corn Belt, dry weather has returned in the wake of a cold front’s passage, although some corn and soybeans east of the Mississippi River are still benefiting from […]
