Big week for old crop corn export sales, others also rise
The USDA’s reporting a generally solid week for U.S. export sales. Old crop corn during the week ending May 14th was considerably larger than average thanks to the key customers […]
Iowa’s April, 2026 unemployment rate remains at 3.3%
Iowa’s unemployment rate in April was 3.3%, the same as March. Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend says there was a modest increase in hiring last month. “We did see […]
Iowa home sales up, prices down slightly in April
The latest report from the Iowa Association of Realtors indicates homes are selling slightly faster and the number of homes being put on the market is increasing. The president of […]
Farm Bureau praises tax and bonding wins, laments missing ag bill in Minnesota
Minnesota Farm Bureau is giving mixed reviews at the conclusion of the 2026 state legislative session. President Dan Glessing tells Brownfield MFBF is disappointed legislators could not pass an agriculture […]
Indiana farmers battle wild weather swings during 2026 planting season
A central Indiana farmer says it’s been a challenging start to the 2026 planting season. Chris Eck tells Brownfield, “It’s been everything from initially in early May, it was 80 […]
First Full Highway 75 Closure Scheduled for Tuesday in Sioux Center
The Highway 75 reconstruction project in Sioux Center will enter a new phase next week as the first full closure of a section of the highway is scheduled to begin. […]
Iowa farmer says fuel costs are becoming biggest expense
The jump in fuel prices is hurting the bottom line of farmers like Cordt Holub in east-central Iowa. “Certainly been the biggest question here when it comes to springtime planting […]
Heavy rains bring improvement to Iowa’s soil moisture levels
The new map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows soil moisture conditions in Iowa are improving. Iowa’s seen a deluge of severe weather in the past week, with some areas […]
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Illinois wheat checkoff rolls out this summer
The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says the state’s new wheat checkoff is just weeks from going into effect. Tracy Heuerman, who farms in Effingham County, tells Brownfield… “The […]