2025 soybean crop exceeded expectations for northwest Ohio farmer
A northwest Ohio farmer says this year’s soybean crop exceeded expectations. Justin Gravatt tells Brownfield, “It was below what I thought it was going to be in July, but a little better […]
Southern Indiana farmer wraps up harvest, planning underway for 2026
A southern Indiana farmer says weather patterns had the biggest impact on this year’s corn and soybean crop. Ben Kron tells Brownfield yields were varied. “You would get in one field […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 17, 2025
Dec. corn $4.34 and 3/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.57 and 1/4, up 32 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $330.80, up $8.30Dec. soybean oil 51.14, up 99 pointsDec. […]
Iowa farmer uses Pork Cares report to guide environmental goals
An Iowa pork producer says a data tool from the Pork Checkoff has helped him adjust his on-farm sustainability practices. Dwight Dial has a 700-acre livestock and row crop operation […]
Strengthen Weed Control with Corteva’s Proven Residual Herbicides
Going into 2026, Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jason Gibson encourages farmers to consider adding a soybean residual herbicide to their weed control program for improved performance. He tells Brownfield […]
Early Consensus Shows Roundabouts to be Best Solution at High Traffic Sioux County Intersections
At last week’s Sioux County Board of Supervisors meeting, representatives from the Iowa Department of Transportation outlined early discussions on potential safety upgrades at two of the county’s most dangerous […]
AFPI establishes Lawfare Advisory Council, designed to help protect farmers from government overreach
The America First Policy Institute says its new Lawfare Advisory Council will help protect U.S. farmers and ranchers from government overreach. Leigh Ann O’Neill is AFPI’s chief legal affairs officer. […]
Spread yuletide cheer from Iowa to kids in need around the globe
Iowans who want to pack some holiday joy in a shoebox for kids around the world can drop them off this week at dozens of locations across the state. Denise […]
Memorial today for businessman who helped save Arnolds Park
Family and friends gathered in northwest Iowa today to honor a local businessman and philanthropist who helped save the Arnolds Park amusement park from the wrecking ball. Toby Shine of […]
EPA rolls out proposal for revised Waters of the United States
The U.S. EPA says it has created a more durable definition of Waters of the United States. A newly proposed rule factors in the U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett decision to […]