Local, State & Ag News
Precision ag funding in farm bill could help farmers cut input costs, lawmaker says
The farm bill package recently passed out of the House Ag Committee includes legislation that would expand access to precision agriculture tools. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield her PRECISE
Farmer-Owned Seed Company DLF Showcases Alfalfa and Forage Innovations at Commodity Classic
Farmer-owned seed company DLF highlighted its commitment to innovation and farmer-focused solutions at the Commodity Classic. Owned by approximately 2,800 farmers around the world, DLF says its structure helps the
Ohio Soybean Council helping boost demand with Patrol with Soy program
The Ohio Soybean Council is donating soy-based tires to sheriff’s departments across the state as a way to increase demand and help support rural communities. Julia Brown says the Patrol
Corteva Soybean Herbicides Gain Momentum and Deliver Value for Farmers
Corteva launched three new soybean herbicides in 2025 – Enversa, Sonic Boom, and Kyper Pro. Drake Robards, U.S. Portfolio Marketing Lead for Corteva soybean herbicides tells Brownfield all three were
National FFA Secretary Lilly Nyland highlights importance of empowering agriculture students
The National FFA Organization continues to support tomorrow’s agriculture leaders across the country. Michigan native Lilly Nyland is serving this year as the National FFA Secretary. “Agriculture continues to be
Disaster relief agency sees Gen Z lead the way for Iowa volunteers
The American Red Cross reports a welcome boost in volunteerism, both nationwide and in Iowa, though more helpers are needed to join the ranks. Emily Holley, spokeswoman for the agency’s
Iowa gas prices bounce 36-cents in 5 days, and they’re still rising
If the U.S. doesn’t buy oil from Iran, why is it costing more daily for Iowans to fill their gas tanks? Some of us are grumbling about greedy oil companies
Callahan highlights preferential market access in recent U.S. trade agreements
A closer look at the latest U.S. trade agreements. Julie Callahan, the Trump administration’s chief ag negotiator with the office of the United States Trade Representative says there have been
N-Serve Nitrogen Stabilizer Marks 50 Years of Helping Corn Farmers Protect Nitrogen and Boost Yields
Andrew Luzum, Nitrogen Stabilizer Specialist covering Iowa and Illinois tells Brownfield nitrogen is one of the most expensive inputs on corn acres and farmers want to be sure it stays
Local control, farmland protections dominated 2026 Indiana legislative session
The rapid pace of this year’s legislative session created new challenges for Indiana Farm Bureau as state lawmakers debated issues tied to local government and farmland protections. Katie Nelson says
