Iowa traffic deaths remain down heading toward end of year
Traffic deaths on Iowa roadways have been running below average, and the state is on a pace to end up below 300 for the first time in years. There were […]
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Big Iron co-founder says demand keeps Midwest land prices firm
The co-founder of Big Iron Auctions says the farmland market has been holding firm across the Midwest. Mark Stock tells Brownfield quality ground is trending higher while marginal land is […]
Nebraska ag industry weighs next steps after Tyson plant closure
Members of Nebraska’s ag industry are evaluating their next steps after the announced closure of a beef processing facility. Craig Uden, president-elect of Nebraska Cattleman’s and part owner of Darr […]
Michigan growers face variable yields, high input costs, and weather-driven harvest challenges
Parts of Michigan are still too wet to harvest. Thumb-area farmer Matt Frostic tells Brownfield some corn fields still need to dry out. “The corn crop, while it’s been, heavy/strong, […]
Naig says Southeast Asia trade mission strengthened key ag relationships
Iowa’s Ag Secretary says a recent trade mission to Southeast Asia helped strengthen relationships with export partners. Mike Naig tells Brownfield Vietnam and Indonesia represent significant opportunities for U.S. ag […]
Dordt Dedicates John Baas Conference Room in The Atrium
Dordt University has dedicated a conference room in The Atrium as the John Baas Conference Room, honoring the life and legacy of former Vice President for Advancement John Baas, who […]
AgMarket.net’s Bennett says soybean rally, input costs could shift acres in 2026
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says he expects U.S. farmers to plant fewer corn acres in 2026. Matt Bennett tells Brownfield, “We know it’s going to be a struggle for producers […]
Episode 17 – For Sale By Owner Part 2
Minnesota farmer reflects on “smooth” harvest
A southwest Minnesota organic crop farmer describes harvest as smooth. Carolyn Olson farms in Lyon County. “We had some very minimal breakdowns, and I like to joke that we had […]