Farm Bureau Seeks Answers on What FSA Can Do During Government Shutdown
A farm organization is trying to find out what the Farm Service Agency’s limitations are during the government shutdown. American Farm Bureau Federation’s John Newton tells Brownfield their team is […]
Ethanol output dips but stays strong, Gulf stock build might signal export growth
U.S. ethanol production eased slightly over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.091 million barrels per day, down 21,000 from the near one-year high hit […]
NCC Named Among Top 200 for National Aspen Prize
Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) has been recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the top 200 community colleges in the United States eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize […]
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Reflecting on 40 Years of Breast Cancer Awareness – and the Ongoing Challenges in Rural Communities
This month of October marks the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Four decades of pink ribbons, awareness campaigns, survivor stories, and a growing sense of community around a […]
Soybean market awaits U.S.-China trade framework details, analyst says
A market analyst says the details matter in a new trade framework between the U.S. and China. DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing says… “I think the futures market has rallied […]
Soybean basis improves in Northern Plains ahead of U.S.-China trade talks
Randy Martinson, a market analyst in Fargo, North Dakota, says there’s been an improvement in basis at local soybean crush plants ahead of this week’s meeting between the U.S. and […]
Nebraska farmer hopes negotiations lead to concrete soybean deal with China
A farmer in northeast Nebraska says he’s cautiously optimistic that trade talks between the U.S. and China could result in an agreement that includes soybeans. “We need it desperately.” […]
U.S. Potato industry confident Trump administration can open Japan market
The CEO of the National Potato Council says he’s optimistic the Trump administration can help get fresh potato market access in Japan. Kam Quarles tells Brownfield “Even though it has […]
Illuminated holiday train to make ten Iowa stops next month for free concerts
The schedule is now out for the Holiday Train’s annual trip across Iowa, offering free concerts to get folks in the spirit of the upcoming season. Terry Cunha, spokesman for […]