Brazil on track for record soybean exports as U.S. loses market share
Brazil is on pace to reach record soybean export volumes in 2025. Ag economist Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says this isn’t a surprise. “What it is, you’re seeing Brazil take […]
Episode 10 – Building in Sioux Center
Congresswoman questions support for competing soybean exporter amid farm aid talks
A member of the House Ag Committee says farmers on her Agriculture Advisory Council are questioning the Trump administration’s recent $20 billion bailout of Argentina. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski tells Brownfield, […]
Ricketts pushes for more ag trade deals, year-round E15 access
A U.S. Senator says lawmakers should focus on expanding market opportunities for American agriculture once the federal government shutdown ends. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska says there are opportunities to secure […]
Iowa A.G. asks Meta to explain policies on violent video removal
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is among a group asking Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, to explain its policy about the removal of videos depicting violence. Victims […]
Ohio State Extension launches statewide forage quality initiative
Ohio State University Extension has launched a statewide effort to help livestock producers better understand feeding challenges heading into the winter months. Ted Wiseman, with Perry County Extension, says variable […]
IATP: Farm bill should strengthen diverse, local food systems
A policy specialist with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the next farm bill needs to support farmers at all scales. “It’s not a good time to be […]
Craig says Trump tariffs are squeezing farmers from all sides
The Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee suggests Trump administration trade policies are devastating the ag economy. Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig tells Brownfield farmers are hurting and need help. […]
OCAHS CEO Marty Guthmiller Receives Excellence in Leadership Award
Orange City Area Health System (OCAHS) has shared that CEO Marty Guthmiller received an award at the Iowa Hospital Association’s 96th annual meeting. Guthmiller, OCAHS CEO since 1994, was awarded […]
Iowa farmer sees yield loss after scaling back fungicide use
A farmer from western Iowa says he pulled back on fungicide purchases this year and is starting to see the results at harvest. Kevin Ross says corn yields have been […]