Senate Ag Committee chair says legislation needed to stabilize farm finances
The chairman of the Senate Ag Committee says 2026 is a pivotal year for ag policy. “We are facing a generational crisis right now.” John Boozman of Arkansas says lawmakers […]
Doud: Consumers want more protein
The President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says for consumers right now, it’s all about protein. Gregg Doud says protein is what drives sales. He says, “It is the topic, […]
Scholar who breathed new life into ancient classics lectures at UI
With a major motion picture coming out this summer, there’s renewed interest in the 2,700 year old poem “The Odyssey,” and the first woman to translate the ancient Greek text […]
Scholar who breathed new life into ancient classics lectures at UI
With a major motion picture coming out this summer, there’s renewed interest in the 2,700 year old poem “The Odyssey,” and the first woman to translate the ancient Greek text […]
Illinois creamery finding sustainability in diversification
A family-owned creamery is finding profitability in some unique markets. Amy Marcoot, owner & CEO of Marcoot Jersey Creamery located in Greenville, Illinois, says their locally produced line of Jersey […]
American Farmland Trust, ADM launch effort to support Midwest farmers
The president and CEO of American Farmland Trust says a new partnership with ADM aims to help farmers strengthen resilience in a changing agricultural landscape. John Piotti tells Brownfield the […]
Cash dairy steady to higher Friday except butter
Cash dairy prices were steady to higher again Friday except for butter at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.66. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0175 at $1.53. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.51 to $1.53. Cheese barrels were up $0.0175, […]
Rural Roland man arrested in animal neglect case, 33 dogs seized
The Story County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in an animal neglect case. Sixty-nine-year-old Joseph Keller of rural Roland has been charged with five counts of animal neglect including […]
Priorities for CropLife America range from EPA approval reform to the MAHA movement
The CEO of CropLife America says there is plenty for the industry to focus on in 2026. Alex Dunn tells Brownfield some of the issues being focused on are the […]
Zach Lahn files paperwork to run for governor
Republican Zach Lahn of Belle Plaine, a candidate for governor, has submitted petition signatures from over 6100 Iowans to qualify for the June 2 Primary ballot. “We were the last […]