Governor proposes over-the-counter ivermectin sales in Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds is proposing that Iowa join a handful of other states that have made it legal for pharmacists to make over-the-counter sales of ivermectin. It’s a prescription drug […]
Soybean growers urged to focus on fundamentals as margins tighten
An extension soybean specialist with Purdue University says the ag economy is leading many farmers back to the basics. Shaun Casteel says low commodity prices have soybean growers closely examining […]
Nitrogen-fixing biologicals provide opportunity for more silage
University research is finding nitrogen-fixing biologicals can reduce fertilizer use and increase crop biomass. Director of Product Management Chad Kimmelshue with Pivot Bio tells Brownfield their living microbes are supporting […]
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Cash dairy higher except cheese Friday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.7350. Two sales were recorded at $0.73 and $0.7350. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.29. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.3575. No […]
Iowa Guard’s leader says military’s modernizing to meet emerging threats
Iowa National Guard Major General Steven Osborn says that over the next decade the U.S. military will undergo one of the most significant periods of modernization in its history. “This […]
Market specialist: no burdensome hay supplies, but demand lags
A marketing specialist says hay inventories are adequate. Dale Leslein is based in northeast Iowa and covers Minnesota and Wisconsin as well. “There’s a shortage of higher-end hay, but the […]
Wisconsin farmer tells President importance of whole milk in schools
A Wisconsin dairy farmer told President Trump why the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is so important. Jamie Witcpalek from Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy near Kewaunee, Wisconsin was in the […]
USDA production data shows shifting Cornbelt dynamics and demand differences
A commodity broker says USDA’s production report showcases regional differences over the growing season. Illinois-based Mark Talaski with Advanced Trading tells Brownfield states edging the Corn Belt are starting to matter more. […]
Sioux Center Police Join State Tobacco and Nicotine Enforcement Program
The Sioux Center Police Department is partnering with the Iowa Department of Revenue to take part in the I-PLEDGE program during fiscal year 2026. I-PLEDGE is a statewide education and […]