HPAI detected in Indiana for the first time since May
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Indiana for the first time since May. The virus was detected in a commercial breeder duck operation in LaGrange County. The Indiana State Board of Animal […]
Iowa’s GOP Delegation Praises Trump as “Peacemaker”
The six Republicans in Iowa’s congressional delegation are calling President Trump a peacemaker. Trump says Israeli hostages in Gaza will be released early next week in phase one of a […]
2026 Tulip Court Announced Ahead of 85th Annual Festival
The 2026 Tulip Court has been announced, chosen during elections held on Wednesday, October 8. Members of the court include Autumn Anderson, daughter of Pam and Kent Anderson; Mady Stanislav, […]
South American dairies watching U.S. avian flu response closely
South American dairy producers are watching how the U.S. handles avian influenza cases in dairy cattle. Dr. Tiago Termasi is a veterinarian with Merck Animal Health, and he works with […]
Eastern Iowa landfill turning methane into natural gas
There’s a new facility at a landfill in Davenport that allows the methane gas from decomposing trash to be collected and used for power. Scott County Waste Commission spokesperson Rachel […]
Livestock advisor expects strong beef market to continue into 2026
A livestock market advisor says beef and dairy producers should expect a strong beef market for at least another year. Matt Wolf from Ever.ag tells Brownfield the size of the cattle […]
Feenstra says House GOP sticking with status quo spending plan
Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra says with each passing day, more Iowans are being affected by the federal government shutdown. Feenstra cites the closure of Farm Service Agency offices as an […]
Grain futures slip on harvest pressure, USDA report delay, and trade uncertainty
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Soybeans gave back some gains, watching the U.S. harvest and South American planting. At this point, the trade is waiting for […]
Demand grows for modern hog barns as pork industry rebounds
Pork producers continue to recover from historic losses in 2023. Compeer Financial certified appraiser Chester Donkers tells Brownfield negative margins resulted in many contract growers losing business. “Or just people […]
Cattle futures up ahead of wide-spread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, waiting on direct business to develop. Feeders were sharply higher on the continued tight market-ready supplies. December live cattle […]