Trump administration changes could hamper Head Start programs in Iowa
A federal program that helps thousands of low-income Iowa children could see hundreds of requirements deleted under a Trump administration proposal. One change would mandate English-only instruction, except for tribal […]
Measuring Soybean Quality from the Farm to the World
As harvest approaches, soybean farmers have an opportunity to help tell the story of the quality of U.S. soybeans. At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield talked with Brent Rendel […]
Fordyce: U.S. positioned to produce enough nitrogen fertilizer for farmers and export
The Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation at USDA says increased access to natural gas will help domestic fertilizer production grow. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield new fracking technologies are paying […]
BASF Showcases Crop Protection Technology and a Strong Product Pipeline
At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield talked with Kurt Maertens, BASF Technical Services Representative for Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, about what farmers can see at the BASF exhibit […]
Cheese declines while butter holds steady Friday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0025 to $0.7525. One sale was reported at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks […]
Farmers await more clarity on proposed WOTUS Rule
The Trump administration is once again asking for feedback to help further define its proposed Waters of the United States rule. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield producers […]
Northwestern to begin construction on stadium renovation
ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Northwestern College has announced plans for a major renovation of its on-campus stadium, with construction set to begin this fall. A groundbreaking ceremony for the project […]
Minnesota farmer uses corn rally to empty bins, add new-crop sales
A central Minnesota farmer has been taking advantage of recent strength in the corn market. Nick Peterson of St. Cloud says there are opportunities to market both old and new […]
BASF Highlights New Herbicide Innovations at Farm Progress Show
At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield talked with Matt Inman, Technical Marketing Manager with BASF, about the products and innovations featured at the BASF exhibit. From crop protection products […]
Turning Farm Data Into Action
There is no shortage of data available to farmers today. The challenge is turning all that information into action that can make a difference in the field. At the 2026 […]