U.S. soybean market awaits confirmation of China’s 12-million-ton purchase pledge
China has committed to purchasing 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of January, and market analysts continue to watch for confirmation China is buying. Kristi Van […]
Missouri groups ramp up hunger relief efforts through Drive to Feed Kids grants
The director of Missouri Farmers Care says there has been an increased interest in feeding local communities in Missouri this fall. Ashley McCarty says the MFC Foundation is awarding more […]
U.S. Rep. Nunn calls government shutdown catastrophic
Republican Congressman Zach Nunn says it’s up to a handful of Democrats in the Senate to end the federal government shutdown. “There is no reason for this shutdown. The only […]
Nebraska Farm Bureau sees both challenges and promise in ag policies
The head of Nebraska Farm Bureau says the Trump Administration has been giving mixed signals, but he’s confident its committed to supporting U.S. agriculture. Mark McHargue says the plan […]
New trade frameworks offering little support for corn market
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says recently announced trade frameworks haven’t done much for the corn market. Matt Bennett tells Brownfield, “It’s probably a longer-term play when you look at corn.” […]
Three new cases of HPAI found in LaGrange County, Indiana
Three new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been found on a commercial egg laying facility, […]
U.S. Senate advances more USDA nominees
The U.S. Senate Ag Committee has approved three USDA nominees out of committee this week. Mindy Brashears is being considered for the Under Secretary of Food Safety, Stella Yvette Herrell […]
Ag sector watching as Supreme Court considers the legality of President Trump’s use of tariffs
All eyes are on the Supreme Court this week as it considers the legality of President Trumps’ tariff actions. Rusty Rumley is a senior staff attorney at the National Agricultural […]
Southeast Iowa farmer reports mixed harvest results amid USDA data gap
A farmer in southeast Iowa reports mixed reviews as harvest winds down. Tom Adam of Keota says yields in his area are above average. “Maybe above trendline. But there’s other […]
So far, so good for a steady voter turnout
Some Iowa polling places report heavy voter turnout, driven primarily by city council and school board elections. Also, 56 bond issues are on ballots statewide, to fund a total of […]