More Than $3 Million in FEMA Funding Awarded to Sioux County, Rock Rapids
More than $3 million in federal disaster funding is headed to northwest Iowa for infrastructure repairs in Sioux County and efforts to reduce future flood damage in Rock Rapids. Two […]
$1.6 million in grants awarded from Iowa’s opioid settlement funds
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has awarded five grants totaling more than $1.6 million to agencies that are helping Iowans with an addition to opioids or programs that warn of […]
Soybeans up on late yield concerns, wheat sees profit taking
Soybeans were modestly higher on fund and technical buying. Near-term finishing weather looks hot and dry in large parts of the region, potentially limited yield in those areas. Assuming solid […]
45Z tax credit: farmers can prepare now to lower carbon intensity
An ag researcher says farmers can start planning management changes that could help them benefit from 45Z Clean Fuel Production tax credit. Michigan State University’s Bruno Basso tells Brownfield, “I […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 3, 2026
Dec. corn $5.40 and 3/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.16 and 1/4, up 6 centsOct. soybean meal $348.60, up $5.70Oct. soybean oil 69.63, down 101 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
2027 crop profitability outlook brightens, but belts expected to remain tight
A pair of agricultural economists with the University of Illinois say they expect most farmers to continue to face tight margins in the 2027 crop. During a recent FarmDoc webinar, […]
Economist says Brazil could play key role in expanded U.S. beef imports
There are still a lot of unanswered questions about the Trump administration’s plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of beef. Josh Maples, an ag economist with Mississippi State […]
E15 bill would remove Michigan’s split state regulations
The Michigan House Agriculture Committee Chair says new legislation would allow sales of E15 gas year-round. Representative Jerry Neyer tells Brownfield split state regulations currently prevent eight counties from selling […]
Group: coal burned for electricity in Iowa has increased, wind still tops
A report from the Iowa Environmental Council shows an uptick in the use of fossil fuels for electric generation in the state. The IEC’s Steven Guyer says wind is still […]
Allendale survey shows lower 2026 corn, soybean yields
2026 corn and soybean production could end up being highly regional. Rich Nelson, chief strategist for Allendale Inc., tells Brownfield the results of their annual yield survey generally show the […]