Local, State & Ag News
Optimism emerging as crop markets move toward balance
An extension ag economist sees reasons for optimism as farmers struggle with tight crop margins. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says corn and soybean usage could meet and possibly
University of Wisconsin research examines how Cereal rye chemistry could create more targeted cover crop management
University of Wisconsin research is evaluating how the chemical makeup of cereal rye can impact crop development when used as a cover in rotations. Forage specialist Marta Kohmann tells Brownfield
Naig: U.S. Senate must act on year-round E15
Iowa’s Ag Secretary is urging the U.S. Senate to advance legislation that would allow year-round, nationwide sales of E15 gasoline. Mike Naig tells Brownfield, “Whether it goes in a farm
Larger laying hen supply pushes egg production gains
An increased number of laying hens continues to push U.S. egg production higher. The USDA says 8.899 billion eggs were produced during June, rising 4% on the year, with 1%
Nebraska Governor ends tax incentives for large-scale data centers
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has signed an executive order to suspend tax incentives for new data center development across the state. “It’s critical that we protect our consumers and our
Bayer drops Chinese glyphosate import duty petition after farmers cite concerns
Bayer subsidiary Ruveon has withdrawn its petition to request antidumping and countervailing duties on glyphosate imports from China. Scott Metzger, president of the American Soybean Association, says farmers were concerned the
USMCA review aims to strengthen U.S. farm exports
The USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs says he’s confident the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement can strengthen top U.S. export markets. “Adding new access is the

Paullina Man Accused of Giving Controlled Substances to His Children
(KIWA) — A Paullina man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities allege he gave controlled substances and prescription medications to his children. According to a criminal complaint filed by
Forecast: Iowa should see relief from the heat, rain later today
Five counties in northwest Iowa are under an Extreme Heat Warning today while the rest of the state has a Heat Advisory posted. Meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff, at the National Weather
Scouting season in full swing as corn, soybean crops advance
An agronomist says it’s currently a prime time to be out scouting fields. Hoegemeyer’s Eric Solberg tells Brownfield, “First off, I want to make sure you go out there and
