Marlene TeSlaa
92, of Hull, formerly of Rock Valley
John Van Middendorp
90, of Rock Rapids
Latest New World screwworm detection in Mexico prompts USDA to reinforce surveillance and prevention efforts
The USDA says it is working around the clock to keep New World screwworm out of the United States. New World screwworm, the parasitic fly that eats the flesh of […]
Milk futures remain strong for now
A market analyst says the milk futures market still looks good in the near months. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield the Class IV milk which primarily goes towards butter […]
Iowa’s top election official does not expect turnout record in ’26 Primaries
The latest information from the Iowa Secretary of State’s office shows at least 68,000 Iowans cast their primary ballots early, before in-person voting began this morning at precincts around the […]
Farm Bureau explores possible Dairy Margin Coverage adjustments
Economist Danny Munch says the American Farm Bureau Federation is looking at ways to improve the federal safety net programs like the Dairy Margin Coverage program. “Particularly last year, feed […]
Corn growers urge support for USMCA as “unprecedented” review nears
The National Corn Growers Association is emphasizing the importance of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement ahead of this summer’s review of the trade deal. NCGA director of public policy for […]
Soybeans, corn see pressure from development weather
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. 66% of U.S. beans are good to excellent, down 1% on the year, but still good. Crush margins are solid and the […]
Chobani expansion to boost Michigan dairy demand 20-fold for La Colombe milk lattes
Chobani is investing more than half a billion dollars to increase production capacity of its La Colombe milk lattes in West Michigan. Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya tells Brownfield having a […]
Cattle futures lower watching direct trade
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower watching direct business develop. August live cattle closed $.95 lower at $239.65 and October live cattle closed $1.45 lower […]