Man to pay restitution for Wall Lake vandalism, pleads guilty to escape
A man who briefly escaped from custody inside the Sac County Jail has pleaded guilty to a simple misdemeanor and ordered to pay $8600 in restitution for vandalizing the East […]
The good and bad as soybeans see ample moisture
An extension agronomist says wet conditions in the Upper Midwest are having a mixed impact on soybeans. Seth Naeve with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield the rains are good […]
Iowa farm finding opportunity through carbon markets
A northeast Iowa farming operation is finding success with carbon markets. Chris Grebner with MBS Farms says they’ve worked with numerous companies to sequester carbon the past six years. “Looking […]
Officials identify Missouri man shot after police chase in Council Bluffs
A man from southwest Missouri has died after a traffic stop on Interstate 29 led to a police chase and gunfire in Council Bluffs. The Iowa State Patrol says a […]
How difficult is accessing farmland?
An Extension Educator is encouraging farmers to participate in a farmland access survey to help develop better resources for new and beginning farmers. Michigan State University’s Jon LaPorte says the effort with MIFarmLink […]
Pork Board names Newman as CEO
The National Pork Board has named David Newman as its new CEO. Newman most recently served as the organization’s vice president of market growth. Gordon Spronk, a Minnesota pig farmer, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 28, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.85 and 1/2, up 3 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.28 and 1/4, up 1 centSep. soybean meal closed at $286.30, down $6.80Sep. soybean oil closed at […]
Corn, wheat find some support, soybeans mostly firm
Soybeans were mixed, mostly firm, on spread trade and technical buying. New crop export sales were solid at 50.4 million bushels, but China remains absent due to tariff tensions. Unknown […]
Treat seed to avoid bunts and smuts
A plant pathologist is encouraging farmers to get their wheat seed treated before planting this fall. Michigan State University’s Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield professionally treating seed is worth the investment. […]
Supplemental Disaster Relief Program still accepting applications
Producers have about a month left to enroll in the USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program before a second wave of assistance is released. Deputy Under Secretary Brooke Appleton tells Brownfield […]
