U.S. poultry production ends 2025 strong, outlook mixed
An extension economist with Texas A&M University says U.S. poultry production ended 2025 on a strong note. David Anderson tells Brownfield that two key categories were up in December compared […]
USDA’s specialty crop program still being developed
The CEO of the National Potato Council says the USDA is still working on the specialty crop and sugar portion of the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Kam Quarles tells Brownfield […]
Market expert predicts calmer fertilizer prices in 2026
A market specialist anticipates a less volatile year for fertilizer prices in 2026. Veronica Nigh is with The Fertilizer Institute. “We can’t do much to anticipate what’s going to be […]
More Soyleic Options for 2026 Planting
Bryan Stobaugh, the director of licensing and commercialization with Missouri Soybeans, says there are several Soyleic options for 2026. Listen to this episode of Spotlight on Soybeans now! The post […]
Generally mild, tranquil early-January weather for most across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, a variable snow cover exists mainly along and northeast of a line from northeastern South Dakota to central Ohio. A sharp temperature gradient roughly mirrors the […]
Creighton survey shows manufacturers in Iowa, Midwest are wallowing
A survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other states shows Midwestern manufacturers ended 2025 with another downturn, reporting job losses for the ninth straight month. Creighton University Economics […]
A seasonally mild, largely tranquil pattern to return to much of the Heartland next week
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the northern High Plains having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusually warm weather. Meanwhile, near- […]
Farmers say bridge payments provide some relief, but Congress and markets must step in
The vice president of the National Corn Growers Association says the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program provides much-needed help for farmers. But Matt Frostic says it’s not enough. “The river’s […]
State board calls for regulating ‘deepfakes’ in Iowa political ads
The state board that enforces campaign-related laws is proposing a bill to require disclosure if a campaign ad includes a so-called deepfake. Deepfakes are computer-generated images, sounds and videos that […]
Orange City Man Arrested Following Reported Domestic Dispute
An Orange City man was arrested Sunday evening following a reported domestic dispute at a residence in the 800 block of Highway 10 West. According to the Orange City Police […]