IPPA’s Frazer says producer morale strong amid profitable stretch
The new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association says the pork industry should capitalize on the current era of profitability. Dean Frazer tells Brownfield the morale of U.S. pork […]
Fordyce optimistic about timeline for farmer assistance
The USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the department is on track to deliver relief payments to row crop farmers next month. Richard Fordyce says he’s optimistic about […]
Corn leaders call E15 vote ‘now or never’ for farmers
An ag economist says the need for government payments will keep growing if policymakers don’t support avenues for new corn demand. Decision Innovation Solutions Chief Economist David Miller says corn […]
Dr. Leah Mouw
Dordt Social Work Program
China meets initial soybean purchase commitment, economist warns uncertainty could continue to weigh on U.S. soybean farmers
An ag economist at Ohio State University says ongoing trade uncertainty with China continues to create volatility for U.S. soybean farmers. Ian Sheldon says additional unsold export volume could continue to […]
Minnesota Farm Bureau to continue tax and environmental push at Capital
Minnesota Farm Bureau plans to keep pushing on issues carrying over from last year’s legislative session. Director of public policy Loren Dower says MFBF is seeking additional provisions in the […]
Long-term optimism for commodity markets
An agricultural economist remains optimistic about the long-term future of commodities. “We may have a hard today, but hopefully that’ll yield easy tomorrows.” Erik Hoegemeyer, with Midland University, says low […]
Iowa State’s 2026 football schedule released
The Big 12 Conference has announced Iowa State’s football schedule for the upcoming 2026 season, the first under head coach Jimmy Rogers. Previously announced, Iowa State will play nonconference home […]
Elaine Hofland
82, of Orange City
Orange City Hires New Public Works Director
Orange City hired a new public works director last week. Jason Budden previously served as Director of Engineering Design and Support at Wells Dairy. City Administrator Matt Van Schouwen lays out […]