Chili on the schedule for University of Okoboji Winter Games
The annual “University of Okoboji Winter Games” in northwest Iowa begin in less than four weeks and there’s chili on the schedule. The chili cook-off — a sort of kick-off […]
Corn, wheat export inspections hold faster than last year paces
Corn export inspections remain ahead of the last marketing year. The USDA says corn inspections held faster than last year’s pace during the week ending December 25th, even with somewhat […]
Analyst: China dragging feet on large U.S. ag purchases
A market analyst says China is dragging their feet making large purchases of U.S. ag products. “I’m surprised, even with this soybean price outback we have, they did come in […]
Economist says ag trade deficit remains a concern in 2026 despite latest USDA report
An ag economist at Ohio State University says he’s concerned the record-high ag trade deficit could continue throughout 2026. Ian Sheldon tells Brownfield, “As long as American consumers want to […]
Despite good hog prices, high construction costs are limiting new barn growth for pork producers
The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says 2025 was a good year for hog prices. Jennifer Tirey says that despite that, not much growth is expected in […]
2025 a mixed year for agriculture
A market analyst says 2025 included some wins and losses in agriculture. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says volatility in trade and the grain markets negatively impacted producers. He tells […]
After tough 2025, western Kentucky farmer prepares for New Year
A farmer from western Kentucky says he’s ready for the New Year after the challenging 2025 growing season. “This is the second worst crop I’ve ever had.” Brent Gatton raises […]
Iowa’s cancer rate is rising, so the best defense is to get screened
Health studies project more than 21,000 new cancer cases will be diagnosed in Iowans next year, while 6,300 Iowans will die from cancer — and both numbers are rising. Jody […]
University of Illinois confirms first U.S. case of glufosinate-resistant waterhemp, raising concerns for Midwest farmers.
A weed scientist at the University of Illinois says the first case of glufosinate resistance in waterhemp has been confirmed in the United States. Dr. Aaron Hager tells Brownfield, “We […]
University of Illinois confirms first U.S. case of glufosinate-resistant waterhemp, raising concerns for Midwest farmers
A weed scientist at the University of Illinois says the first case of glufosinate resistance in waterhemp has been confirmed in the United States. Dr. Aaron Hager tells Brownfield, “We […]