Parents say Iowa Medicaid managed care should not be permanent
A half dozen parents of children with disabilities are urging lawmakers to reject a plan that would prevent future governors from abandoning the system that has private insurance companies managing […]
USDA makes a pair of changes to U.S. rice balance sheet, none for cotton
The USDA left U.S. cotton and rice ending stocks projections steady. For rice, the USDA did lower imports, but also cut exports, all out of long grain rough rice, leaving […]
Empowering the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers: Brownfield’s Next Gen Podcast Debuts
Brownfield Ag News has launched its Next Gen podcast, a weekly program dedicated to the future of farming and ranching. Every Wednesday, hosts Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican explore the […]
Iowa’s 2nd largest school district to cut 20 teachers
The Cedar Rapids School Board plans to eliminate 20 full-time teaching positions from its middle and high schools next budget year in an effort to cut costs. The board earlier […]
USDA lowers 2026 U.S. beef production guess, raises broilers
The USDA cut its 2026 beef and turkey production estimates, while increasing the outlook for broilers. Beef is now seen at 25.81 billion pounds, down 110 million from February, with […]
Joel De Wit
Justice For All
Car issues, imposter claims top Iowa Consumer Protection Division complaints
The Iowa Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division reports it handled more than 4,000 complaints last year, marking the second straight year with an increase. Attorney General Brenna Bird says complaints […]
Man accused of calling in bomb threat to Dallas County Courthouse
The Dallas County Sheriff says a man is charged with making threats of a bombs in the courthouse on the day he was set to be sentenced. The Sheriff’s Office […]
Helena’s Austin Anderson: Adjuvants Key to Maximizing Crop Protection Performance in 2026
Adjuvants continue to play an important role in helping farmers get the most out of their crop protection programs. At the 2026 Commodity Classic, Brownfield caught up with Austin Anderson, […]
USDA leaves U.S. soybean, corn, wheat ending stocks unchanged
The USDA made no changes to domestic ending stocks projections for corn, soybeans, or wheat. The U.S. soybean carryout held at 350 million bushels, with a slight increase for imports […]