Local, State & Ag News
Near-record week for U.S. ethanol production
U.S. ethanol production last week was a multi-month high. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.133 million barrels per day, the second highest on record, rising 39,000 on
Some Iowans’ worries about traffic cameras may be unfounded
There are no reports in Iowa of any deliberate vandalism of traffic cameras that are used to read license plates, but some Iowans oppose the use of so-called Flock cameras
Missouri Soybean Association names new leadership team for 2026-27
The Missouri Soybean Association has named a new officer team for the next year. Cody Brock from Carroll County will serve as the new president. Garrett Riekhof from Lafayette County
NW Iowa city approves final plat for housing development new school
The city council in a northwest Iowa town with about 3300 residents has approved the final plat and an urban renewal plan for a housing development that’s expected to add
NW Iowa city approves final plat for housing development near new school
The city council in a northwest Iowa town with about 3300 residents has approved the final plat and an urban renewal plan for a housing development that’s expected to add
Missouri Soybean Association president welcomes potential aid, calls for stronger export markets
A farmer in west-central Missouri says another round of economic assistance for farmers would be welcomed, but it’s not a long-term solution. Cody Brock from Carroll County tells Brownfield “It’s
High costs driving some farmers to scrutinize nutrient efficiency
A north central Wisconsin farmer says he’s surviving the high input cost environment by becoming as efficient as possible with his nutrient applications. Adam Baumann, who farms in Marathon County,
Missouri State Fair prepares for patriotic 2026 celebration, 125th anniversary countdown
The director of the Missouri State Fair says there’s a lot for fairgoers to celebrate at the two-week event in mid-Missouri. Jason Moore tells Brownfield “The first thing you’re probably
Chaotic planting season leads to patchy corn disease development
An agronomist in the Eastern Corn Belt says disease pressure has been variable. Alexie Garner covers Indiana for Brevant Seeds and describes weather patterns as “widespread” since the start of
America’s Birthday Cookout and the Farmers Who Make It Possible
Commentary. Families across America are getting ready for the Semiquincentennial Celebration. This may be the only time I refer to our amazing country’s 250th anniversary as a semiquincentennial because it’s
