Nebraska beef processing plant closure raises concerns for cattle market
A livestock economist says the recent closure of a beef processing facility in Nebraska will likely create more volatility in the cattle industry. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky […]
A Step Ahead
As the 2025 growing season comes to a close, the next few months present opportunities for farmers to tap into resources in preparation for next year. Corteva Agriscience Enlist portfolio […]
Brownfield Ag News Celebrates Successful 2025 NAFB Convention
Brownfield Ag News celebrated a successful and productive presence at the 2025 National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention, held November 19–21 in Kansas City, Missouri. Team members earned top […]
Used equipment prices hold firm despite lower commodity markets
A marketing specialist with Purple Wave Auction says lower commodity prices aren’t holding back the used equipment market. Travis Templeton tells Brownfield, “Commodity prices may be down, but the used […]
Creighton economist says higher income buyers spurring retail sales
The latest state data shows Iowa consumers are spending more this year. Total sales and use tax payments to the state were up 3% through October compared to the first […]
Forum features three Democratic candidates in Iowa’s 2nd district
Three Democrats running in Iowa’s second congressional District are promising to address the high cost of living Iowans are facing and make sure they have access to health care. State […]
Black Friday could be White Friday as snow is possible
Forecasters say the weather shouldn’t cause any major troubles for Iowans prior to Thanksgiving, but National Weather Service meteorologist Ashley Bury says there could be a wintery storm system moving […]
Brick facade of 1914 building in Fort Dodge partly collapses
Part of the brick facade of a five-story warehouse in Fort Dodge collapsed Saturday, while security footage shows it narrowly missed a car that passed just moments before. Bricks from […]
Sharply colder weather ahead, along with an active, Winter-like pattern for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures in the South, while colder-than-normal conditions will cover the remainder of the U.S., including the Plains, […]
Tips so Iowans can avoid conversational meltdowns at the Thanksgiving table
Many Iowans will be meeting up this week with family members they haven’t seen in a while, and some of us need to mentally prepare ourselves so we’re not sucked […]