Wisconsin farmers fear Portage County ordinance would make it harder to keep farming
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau is concerned that a patchwork of local regulations could severely impact the state’s agriculture industry. Farm Bureau’s Director of Local Government Nate Zimdars tells Brownfield a proposed ordinance […]
Beef on dairy: Different genetics require different management
A specialist from Purina says beef-on-dairy calves require different nutrition management. Laurence Williams says they should not be fed like the new dairy calves. “These cattle are different genetically so […]
U.S. ethanol production rises as seasonal maintenance winds down
U.S. ethanol production moved slightly higher over the past week as more facilities ended seasonal maintenance. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production 1.074 million barrels per day, the highest […]
Panel predicts Iowa tax revenue to fall 9% in FY26
A state panel is predicting state tax revenue will fall nine percent during the current state budget year compared to the 12-month period that ended June 30, 2025. The group […]
U.S. considering another $20B in aid to Argentina, raising concerns for farmers
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced this week that the Trump administration is working to provide another $20 billion in aid to Argentina. Ag economist Greg McBride with Allendale says […]
Pioneer leader highlights top-performing areas in 2025 corn harvest
Areas that benefited the most from good weather during the growing season are being revealed during harvest. Pioneer U.S. marketing leader for corn Brandon Walter says if there’s a “garden […]
Ohio House Bill 170 could improve carbon capture and sequestration across the state
The director of public policy for Ohio Corn and Wheat says a recently passed state house bill could establish a clearer regulatory framework for carbon capture and sequestration across the state. […]
Iowa Cancer Registry director calls for increase in tobacco tax
Public health experts who attended the Iowa Cancer Summit in Ankeny this week say raising the tobacco tax and putting more money towards radon mitigation can help address the state’s […]
Consultant says tight soybean stocks providing support
A commodities consultant says that already tight U.S. soybean stocks could become even tighter. Karl Setzer, partner with Consus Ag Consulting, tells Brownfield, “There are now thoughts that this soybean […]
Feenstra says farm bill uncertainty growing for producers
U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra says farm bill delays have been frustrating. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield the 2018 Farm Bill has been extended twice and now the partial shutdown of […]