Local, State & Ag News
Rural Roland man arrested in animal neglect case, 33 dogs seized
The Story County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in an animal neglect case. Sixty-nine-year-old Joseph Keller of rural Roland has been charged with five counts of animal neglect including
Priorities for CropLife America range from EPA approval reform to the MAHA movement
The CEO of CropLife America says there is plenty for the industry to focus on in 2026. Alex Dunn tells Brownfield some of the issues being focused on are the
Zach Lahn files paperwork to run for governor
Republican Zach Lahn of Belle Plaine, a candidate for governor, has submitted petition signatures from over 6100 Iowans to qualify for the June 2 Primary ballot. “We were the last
CONAB lowers Brazil soybean crop guess, still record large
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA trimmed their corn and soybean production outlooks slightly. CONAB now has Brazil’s soybean crop at 177.847 million tons, 0.1% less than February on a cut
Research finds Rapidicil offers resistance management options for farmers
Rapidicil is a novel PPO-inhibiting herbicide that offers rapid burndown and is effective on broadleaves and grasses. Field trials from 2025 shows that integrating herbicide formulations containing Rapidicil with various
OSU ‘Wheat to Beat’ project highlights profitability doesn’t require top yields
Ohio State University researchers are studying which wheat production practices provide the best return on investment. Agronomist Laura Lindsey tells Brownfield the ‘Wheat to Beat’ project with the Ohio Small
New Iowa cancer study shows rates of diagnosis, death still rising
Iowa’s cancer rate is the second worst in the nation for three years running, and a comprehensive study being released today offers little optimism. The 2026 Cancer in Iowa Report
Number of farmers accessing mental health services on the rise
The deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says more farmers are reaching out for mental health resources. Kristi Jones tells Brownfield, “We’re seeing an increase in telehealth and
Soy and Human Health
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Iowa GOP’s first ‘Legacy Tour’ stop with Reynolds
The Iowa G-O-P has hosted the first of six party fundraisers billed as a “Legacy Tour” for outgoing Governor Kim Reynolds. Reynolds, Iowa’s first female governor, was interviewed onstage in
