USDA calls on farmers to share fertilizer and input cost concerns
The USDA says it wants help from farmers as the department investigates soaring fertilizer prices. Deputy Undersecretary Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield an online portal is being developed so farmers can […]
Strong demand supports higher basis for corn, soybeans in Eastern Corn Belt states
A graduate research assistant at Purdue University says strong demand is creating more basis opportunities for some corn and soybean farmers. Josh Strine says regional variations are driving local pricing. “We’ve […]
MO FFA Secretary looks forward to year-ahead
The 2026-27 Missouri State FFA Secretary says she’s looking forward to the year ahead. Madeline O’Brien from the Troy FFA tells Brownfield “Coming from the northeast district, I know a […]
Mixed reactions in farm country over potential new aid package
There are mixed feelings in farm country about another round of financial aid from the government. “It’s almost like a necessary evil at this point.” Southern Illinois farmer Granvil Travis […]
Proposed USDA staffing cuts questioned as lawmakers warn of impact on farmers
Members of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee are concerned about proposed staffing cuts to USDA in President Trump’s upcoming budget. Ranking Member Sanford Bishop of Georgia says eliminating more than […]
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Boxer George Foreman’s family reveals he’s buried in Sioux City, Iowa
The family of former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman revealed today that he was buried in Sioux City’s Logan Park Cemetery following his death in March of last year. Foreman […]
Conflict rally behind corn and soybean markets
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says the corn and soybean markets have fallen off their highs of early spring. Brian Basting says many farmers took advantage of the rally […]
New SCN Management Guides aim to help farmers protect profitability
A plant pathologist with Ohio State University Extension says farmers need to be proactive when it comes to managing soybean cyst nematode. Horacio Lopez-Nicora says the first step is to send […]
Central Iowa health department aims to improve residents’ wellbeing
The Polk County Health Department is creating a Community Health Improvement Plan to address key issues impacting central Iowans. The focus is on non-medical factors that affect someone’s wellbeing, like […]