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National party considers fine if Iowa Democrats hold unsanctioned Caucuses first
National Democrats are proposing a $270,000 fine for any state party that defies the national party’s approved schedule and holds an early voting contest in the 2028 presidential race. At
Iowa Libertarian running for US House says RFK, Jr. talked to him about dropping out
Rick Stewart of Cedar Rapids, the Libertarian Party candidate running in Iowa’s second congressional district, says U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., called him two weeks
Heavier weights offset slower poultry processing in May
U.S. poultry production was up in May. The USDA says 4.466 billion pounds of mostly chicken and turkey were certified wholesome, rising 1% on the year, including 4.069 billion pounds
Iowa farmer expands conservation efforts
A central Iowa farmer says he’s focused on bringing more conservation practices to his operation. Corey Hillebo tells Brownfield, “We went to strip-till five or six years ago. It was
Soybean meal demand strong as China buying remains unclear
An ag trade specialist says it remains to be seen if China will follow through on commitments to purchase U.S. soybeans. Matt Herman is the chief officer of demand and
Supreme Court throws out Dubuque man’s gun conviction
The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled a 14 year old misdemeanor assault charge should not prevent a Dubuque man from posessing a gun. Eric Schadl was charged with illegally possessing
Illegal Immigrant Living in NW Iowa Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison on Federal Child Porn Charge
An illegal immigrant living in Rock Valley has been sentenced to six years in prison for possessing child pornography. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says
Winnebago sees net revenue fall in the third quarter
A challenging retail environment for Winnebago Industries meant net revenues in the third quarter were off slightly compared to a year ago. The Minnesota-based outdoor lifestyle products manufacturer with Iowa
RFS fuels opportunity for soybean farmers
The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the Renewable Fuel Standard’s latest targets are benefiting American soybean farmers. Donnell Rehagen tells Brownfield biomass-based diesel production from soybean oil is
Michigan biofuel industry building greater transparency in biodiesel distribution
Michigan biodiesel leaders are working to improve transparency in fuel distribution and expand access to low-carbon fuels across the state. Michigan Advanced Biofuel Coalition’s Pete Probst tells Brownfield, “We’ve seen
