Timely rains make soybeans the bright spot in Kansas farmer’s 2025 season
A farmer from northeastern Kansas says soybeans were the bright spot from his 2025 growing season. Scott Gigstad tells Brownfield, “We just had some timely rains through the summer that […]
Weather can create challenges for cow & calf health
A research veterinarian says the winter weather that quickly moved into the upper Midwest makes it tough to raise calves. Dr. Kieth Poulsen tells Brownfield the very-low temperatures and the […]
Ohio farmer reflects on 2025 crop year
A southwest Ohio farmer says he’s mostly satisfied with his results from the 2025 crop year. Eric Tipton says spring planting moved quickly. “We had a pretty easy planting season […]
Analyst sees potential for higher corn and soybean prices in 2026
Despite on-going uncertainty in the ag industry, a market analyst says corn and soybean prices could move higher in 2026. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says there’s some optimism […]
Farm Bureau still pushing for Whole Milk bill
American Farm Bureau Federation is hoping legislation expanding school milk offerings will get across the finish line soon. Executive Vice President Joby Young tells Brownfield the Whole Milk for Healthy […]
Soybeans excel in 2025, agronomist says
An agronomy expert says soybean yields were a pleasant surprise across parts of the Midwest this year. BASF technical services rep Mark Storr tells Brownfield, “That was a bit of […]
Chinese nationals accused of stealing used cooking oil in Iowa, other states
A federal grand jury in Des Moines has authorized charges against four Chinese nationals for allegedly stealing used cooking oil. The four from Des Moines are among 13 people charged […]
Iowa’s ice anglers welcome the weekend’s frigid forecast
When the forecast calls for wind chills of 30-below, many Iowans will shudder, but others will jump for joy as it’ll mean more opportunities for cold-weather sports like ice fishing. […]
Feenstra favors federal deposits in HSAs over ACA tax credits
GOP leaders in the U.S. House say a package of health care bills will come up for a vote next week, but it’s still unclear if there’ll be a vote […]
Farm Bureau delegates say USDA services are essential
Delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting say it’s time the federal government considers food production as vital as the national defense. Clark Turner is a farmer and voting […]