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Governor speaks of sobering loss of four Iowa soldiers in past three months
Governor Kim Reynolds says Iowans who are serving in the military and their families need support now more than ever. “Losing four soldiers from Iowa in the course of three
Minnesota farm leader doubts easy passage for new farm bill
The leader of an ag organization expects an uphill battle to pass a new farm bill despite progress in the U.S. House. Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish says while
Illinois Soybean Association eyeing new domestic uses with Springboard Challenge
The director of market development for the Illinois Soybean Association says ongoing trade uncertainty makes finding new domestic uses for soy even more critical. Todd Main says the organization’s checkoff-funded
Short Congressional calendar, political strains cloud farm bill future
An associate professor of ag policy and law at the University of Illinois says it’s unclear if the Farm Bill 2.0 has a chance at becoming law. The House Ag
USDA: corn export sales up sharply on week, above average
Corn export demand continues to be strong. The USDA says corn sales during the week ending February 26th were larger than average, mainly to South Korea, Colombia, and Mexico, all
U.S. House Ag Committee advances skinny farm bill
The U.S. House Ag Committee has passed a skinny farm bill. U.S. Congressman Dusty Johnson from South Dakota tells Brownfield the markup process had a few “dust ups,” but that’s
Orange City City Council Authorizes Emergency Responder Stipends & Updates Service Animal Law
The Orange City City Council approved several ordinance updates during its meeting on Monday afternoon, including measures addressing emergency service compensation and the misrepresentation of service animals. Council members approved
Trade tensions with Spain could create uncertainty for U.S. corn demand
President Trump this week threatened to cut off trade with Spain after the country refused U.S. access to military bases for operations tied to strikes on Iran. Ag economist Greg
Michigan donations nearly double on National FFA Gives Day to fund classroom grants and ag education
The Michigan FFA Foundation executive director says supporters of this year’s National FFA Gives Day were able to hit new milestones in the state. Alex Schnabelrauch tells Brownfield a match program during the
Sioux Center Senator Jeff Taylor Backs Bill Targeting Loud Streaming Ads
Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalize streaming services and podcasters who boost the volume of advertisements. State Senator Jeff Taylor of Sioux Center, who also serves as
