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The cost of Prop 12
An economist with the National Pork Producers Council says new data shows California’s Proposition 12 is having a negative impact on both pork producers and consumers. Holly Cook Anderson says
Johnson Optimistic House Will Pass Year-Round E15 Bill
A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says he’s optimistic the full House can advance a bill supporting nationwide, year-round E15. Dusty Johnson tells Brownfield… “There’ll be a standalone vote on
Higher diesel prices costing farmers more in 2026
Energy market volatility could cost farmers more in 2026. In this episode of Managing for Profit, David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights discusses the broader impact higher diesel prices could
The industry continues to watch closely as uncertainty surrounds Mexican live cattle imports
The owner of one of the largest stockyards in the country says he doesn’t expect live cattle imports from Mexico to resume anytime soon. Jackie Moore tells Brownfield it’s the
Iowa walleye stocking process starts with egg collection
The effort to stock Iowa’s lakes and rivers with walleyes is underway once again. The DNR’s Jay Rudacille says they netted walleye and collected their eggs in 12 nights of
Opening weekend is May 16th at historic Arnolds Park
One of the longest-operating amusement parks in the world is gearing up for the start of its 137th season on the shores of West Lake Okoboji in northwest Iowa. Jon
Unseasonably cool, but drier pattern for much of the Heartland; wet in the southern, eastern U.S.
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day calls for the likelihood of cooler-than-normal conditions in most areas east of the Rockies, while warmer-than-normal weather will dominate the Northwest. Meanwhile, near- or
Trump admin targets fertilizer costs with domestic production, permitting push
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration is moving forward with plans that should help lower fertilizer prices. “For years American farmers and ranchers have faced high
Wahls Emphasizes Rural Outreach, Economy, and Political Reform During Orange City Visit
State Senator Zach Wahls stopped in Orange City on Tuesday as part of his “Iowans Over Insiders” tour, meeting with residents for about an hour of discussion and questions. Wahls
Sioux Center Ranked Iowa’s Safest City Again; Orange City Second
Sioux Center is once again ranked the safest city in Iowa, and Orange City is second, according to new rankings based on national crime data. How the Rankings Work Organizations
