Ethanol production, stocks below previous week
U.S. ethanol production fell to a more than six-month low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.012 million barrels per day, a decrease of 9,000 on […]
Democratic Senators concerned ongoing trade rift will have long-term impact on farmers
A group of Democratic Senators is pressing the Trump administration for answers on how its tariff policy will impact farmers. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin tells Brownfield, “We are going […]
Report shows groundwater levels continue to decline in Nebraska
A report from the University of Nebraska shows groundwater levels continue to decline in parts of the state following several years of on-going drought. Geologist Aaron Young with the Conservation […]
Latest National Cover Crop Survey shows cover crop acreage expected to grow
The latest National Cover Crop Survey found that respondents expect cover crop acreage to continue to grow. Dr. Rob Myers with the University of Missouri says farmers are seeing the […]
Minnesota farmer on ag uncertainties: “Don’t live in fear”
Farmers are dealing with a lot of uncertainty. Southern Minnesota farmer Rochelle Krusemark says as questions swirl on ag policy, trade, and the weather, her approach is to not live […]
Farmers ask about winter impact on corn rootworm
Farmers are wondering how winter conditions impacted overwintering pests like corn rootworm. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson says she’s been asked about the insect a lot in recent […]
State-inspected meat and poultry bill reintroduced in U.S. Senate
Legislation to help expand access to meat and poultry products has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield the New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and […]
New Iowa FFA state officer elected
The new Iowa FFA state officer team was elected and announced at this week’s state convention in Ames. The members of the 2025-2026 Iowa FFA officer team are: The Iowa […]
White House says trade assistance payments are being considered
The White House says President Trump is weighing potential aid for U.S. ag producers impacted by trade conflicts with China. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday that the […]
Windy, warmer weather expands on the Plains; fair & cool across the eastern Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, chilly conditions linger east of the Mississippi River, while warmth is returning farther west. Frost was reported early Wednesday as far south as Illinois, Indiana, and […]